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Nortek Controls is changing the way we think of automation.

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We empower facility owners, property managers, and operations teams to take total control of their building environments. Our comprehensive Building Automation Systems (BAS) combine modern Direct Digital Control (DDC) technology with multi-trade expertise, delivering optimal comfort, maximum energy efficiency, and reliable performance across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

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OUR SERVICES

  • Custom Installation & Retrofits

Whether you are constructing a new facility or upgrading legacy pneumatic and standalone controls, our team engineers and installs customized BAS networks. We seamlessly integrate your HVAC, boilers, chillers, lighting, and auxiliary systems into a unified, user-friendly management platform.

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  • Dedicated Service & Technical Support

Our expert controls technicians provide ongoing technical support, system recalibrations, software updates, and 24/7 emergency response to resolve system issues quickly and minimize operational disruptions.

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  • Ongoing System Maintenance

Regular system audits and planned maintenance ensure your sensors, actuators, controllers, and communication networks remain accurately calibrated and fully operational year-round.

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SAVING YOU MONEY

​Investing in a modern building automation system delivers an immediate and continuous return on investment by significantly cutting operating overhead:

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  • Lower Energy Consumption

Automated scheduling ensures heating, cooling, and ventilation run only when needed. Night set-backs, holiday schedules, and occupancy sensing prevent wasteful off-hour operation.

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  • Optimized Equipment Performance

Advanced control strategies, such as variable frequency drive (VFD) speed adjustments, outdoor air economizer resets, and dynamic temperature setpoints will reduce unnecessary energy draw across heavy equipment.

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  • Reduced Peak Demand Charges

​​Smart load-shedding protocols automatically balance energy consumption during peak utility billing hours, preventing costly demand surcharges on your energy bills.

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  • Extended Equipment Service Life

By preventing short-cycling, overworking equipment, or running systems continuously at peak capacity, automation minimizes mechanical wear and defers capital replacement costs.​

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REMOTE ACCESS

Modern building automation puts complete management of your facility at your fingertips, wherever you are:

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  • Anytime, Anywhere Management

Securely access your building controls via cloud-based web portals or mobile devices using your smartphone, tablet, or PC.

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  • Real-Time Visibility & Monitoring

View interactive floor plans, live zone temperatures, humidity levels, system pressure readings, and equipment status in real time.

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  • Multi-Site Centralization

Receive immediate notifications via text or email if temperatures drift outside safe ranges or critical equipment experiences a fault, enabling your team or our technicians to react before occupants are impacted.

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  • Extended Equipment Service Life

Manage multiple facilities or properties from a single centralized interface, simplifying operations across entire portfolios.​

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Smarter Preventive Maintenance

Building automation converts reactive facility management into a proactive, data-driven maintenance strategy by:

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  • Early Failure Detection

Sensors continuously track performance metrics such as airflow differentials, temperature drift, and pressure changes, flagging subtle inefficiencies or failing components long before complete mechanical breakdowns occur.

  • Automated Maintenance Triggers​

Instead of relying on rigid calendar estimates, system diagnostics track actual runtime hours and performance data to trigger precise maintenance actions, such as filter replacements, coil cleanings, or belt checks.

  • Integrated Diagnostics for Technicians

When service is required, full system event logs and diagnostic histories give technicians immediate insight into the root cause, speeding up repair times and reducing total labor costs

  • Mission-Critical Protection

For sensitive environments like data centers, healthcare spaces, laboratories, and commercial offices, continuous monitoring ensures stable climate control and zero operational downtime.

Ready to Optimize Your Facility?

Contact Nortek Mechanical Services today to schedule a building automation assessment or request a customized proposal.

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