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If you manage or own a commercial building in Minnesota, backflow testing is probably on your compliance checklist. But for a lot of property managers and building owners, the details are fuzzy. What does a backflow preventer actually do? Why does it need to be tested if it’s already installed? And what happens if you skip it?

Cleaning HVAC condenser coils is one of the most important — and most overlooked — parts of preventative maintenance. Over time, dirt, dust, debris, and especially cottonwood build up on the coil fins, forcing your system to work significantly harder just to cool your building.

Boilers are often out of sight and out of mind—until something goes wrong. When they’re properly maintained and kept in compliance with state boiler codes, they run safely, efficiently, and reliably.