Skip Truex, director of buildings and grounds for District 118 in Danville, Ill., needed a heating, cooling and ventilation solution to replace the outdated steam systems in several Danville schools. His primary goal was to ensure a comfortable, safe and healthy environment for students and staff. Reliable performance, quiet operation and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) topped his list of priorities.
Truex’s motto is “keep it simple.” He wanted to avoid extensive ductwork and filters that would need to be maintained and could distribute contaminants through the system. Good stewardship of taxpayers’ dollars also meant finding a cost-effective, long-lasting and financially beneficial solution.
Drawing upon over 30 years of experience in the commercial industrial HVAC business, Truex was interested in individual units that could provide hot water, heat, air conditioning and superior air quality in each classroom.
The ClassMate cooling and heat pump by Airedale checked met Truex’s needs.
Designed to bring comfort to individual classrooms, ClassMate units are simple to maintain, operate and repair. They are engineered for energy efficiency and noise reduction and occupy a small footprint.
The individual control of each classroom is an advantage. In addition to the comfort and efficiencies it enables, Truex says, “If we have a problem, we can quickly fix it without losing an entire wing.” Truex says the units have also delivered “considerable” savings compared to the previous system.
