A New York City-based university discovered severe corrosion in a key section of its heating system just before the New Year. The issue was in a high-traffic area of the building, making it even more urgent. With the facility set to reopen on January 3rd, the school needed repairs completed quickly to avoid disruptions. Metro […]
Updated June 19, 2025 Case Study: Domestic Hot Water Heater Upgrade on Manhattan’s Upper West Side A residential building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side was facing high energy costs and unreliable hot water due to an outdated domestic hot water system. The original gas-fired heaters were oversized, inefficient, and lacked modern firing control, driving up […]
Why is summer boiler maintenance important? During the summer months, boiler operators typically undertake essential maintenance and repairs to ensure their systems run efficiently for the upcoming colder seasons. This downtime is crucial for performing necessary upkeep tasks without interrupting regular operations. What is a critical aspect of summer boiler maintenance? One of the […]
In the hectic environment of a mechanical room, some pieces of equipment inevitably get overlooked when it comes to preventative maintenance. An example of a vital yet often neglected component is the Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger. Despite being essential for efficient thermal energy transfer, regular maintenance of heat exchangers is frequently ignored until a […]
Have you ever wondered how to tackle the challenge of modernizing heating and cooling systems in a historic building nearly 150 years old? Recently, Metro Group faced this exact task when we undertook a fuel gas boiler replacement project for a distinguished client in the Lower Hudson Valley, on a Museum Mansion Home constructed 147 […]
Water is a precious resource, and its safety is paramount. The journey of your drinking water from the city’s mainline into your property is typically a one-way flow, guided by pressure. However, the potential for fluctuations in pipe pressure poses a risk of water flowing backwards, potentially contaminating the public water supply with hazardous substances. […]
One of the most burdensome requirements of New York City’s cooling tower compliance law is the 3-times-per-week cooling tower water quality testing obligation. This requirement calls for testing of pH, conductivity, temperature, and biocide chemical level three times each week, with no more than two days in between testing. For most building owners, fulfilling this […]
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