Car Wash
Car washes serve high volumes of vehicles every hour and are extremely humid environments where maintaining air quality is a challenge. The dual challenge of maintaining space temperature in the winter while also removing large amounts of moisture makes proper HVAC design a necessity.
Humidity Hazards
- Humidity can be a huge problem in car washes, with high volume water jets spraying continuously for long periods of time. If that humidity is not removed, it can deteriorate building materials, allow mold growth, and increase corrosion of equipment within the space. Keeping a consistent temperature is equally challenging, as the opening of entry and exit garage doors can let cold air inside, increasing the risk of frozen pipes. Vehicle emissions can build up due to idling engines, with potential negative health effects for employees and occupants.
Clean Air, Moisture-Free
- Purging moisture and removing vehicle emissions from the space is critical. Upblast exhaust fans with enclosed motors should be centrally located and interlocked to operate with the washing process. One hundred percent fresh air should be introduced to maintain air quality and avoid recirculating dangerous contaminants. The space heating system should be sized for freeze protection, which is especially important due to high moisture loads.
Flexible Air Quality Control
- CaptiveAire’s Paragon HVAC® unit efficiently heats the space while direct drive exhaust fans remove moisture and contaminants. Smart controls allow the unit to interlock with the wash process or to operate independently based on temperature, humidity, or carbon monoxide levels. CaptiveAire provides unique Sequence of Operations (SOOs) per application and unmatched control flexibility along with our CASLink® remote monitoring system.
Our Mission
Our mission from Day 1 has been to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price. For over 50 years, this goal has directed our every move, ensuring that our customers’ best interests always come first. We are dedicated to providing a sustainable and reliable solution for the lifetime of our products, and as a result, our customers have grown to trust CaptiveAire as a name they can count on.
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