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Commercial HVAC Controls & Building Automation

Owens Companies helps office buildings, schools, churches, and commercial buildings move beyond standard thermostats with affordable, configurable HVAC control systems.

Our solutions help improve comfort, reduce energy waste, manage schedules, and give building managers better visibility into HVAC system performance.

 

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Move Beyond Standard Thermostats

Standard thermostats can work for small spaces, but they often fall short in buildings with multiple zones, changing schedules, and different comfort needs throughout the day. Commercial HVAC controls allow building managers to automate schedules, manage occupied and unoccupied periods, and reduce unnecessary heating and cooling.

HVAC Control Solutions for Commercial Buildings

Owens provides practical HVAC control solutions for buildings that need better comfort and energy management without the cost or complexity of a fully programmable building automation system.

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Owens can help with:

  • Commercial HVAC control system design and installation

  • Configurable HVAC controls

  • Thermostat replacement and controls upgrades

  • Night, weekend, and holiday scheduling

  • Zone comfort management

  • HVAC system alerts and notifications

  • Remote access and system visibility

  • Controls maintenance and service

  • Energy-saving setback strategies

Owens Companies is a full-service HVACR contractor
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Affordable HVAC Controls Without Full Building Automation Complexity

Many offices, schools, churches, and light industrial buildings do not need a large, fully programmed building automation system. Owens provides practical HVAC control solutions that help facilities manage schedules, improve comfort, receive system alerts, and reduce energy waste at a more practical cost.

For many applications, configurable systems such as Prolon Controls can be a strong fit because they offer better control than standard thermostats without the complexity of a fully custom-programmed automation system.

Good fit for:

  • Office buildings

  • Schools

  • Churches

  • Light industrial facilities

  • Retail buildings

  • Banks

  • Multi-tenant commercial buildings

  • Stand-alone commercial buildings

Configurable HVAC Controls for Practical Building Automation

Owens recommends control solutions based on the needs of the building, the HVAC equipment, the budget, and the level of control required. For many offices, schools, churches, and light industrial facilities, a configurable HVAC control system can provide the right balance of comfort, efficiency, scheduling, alerts, and affordability.

In many applications, systems such as Prolon Controls are a strong fit because they offer practical HVAC control without the complexity of a fully custom-programmed automation system.

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Know When a Zone Stops Heating or Cooling

When part of a building stops heating or cooling properly, the issue may not be obvious right away. A zone can fall behind, equipment can stop responding, or a section of the system can underperform before anyone realizes there is a problem.

Commercial HVAC controls can give facility teams better visibility into system performance and help identify issues earlier, before they turn into larger service calls, equipment strain, or building disruptions.

Controls can help identify issues such as:

  • A zone not reaching heating or cooling setpoints

  • Equipment not responding as expected

  • A unit running longer than normal

  • A section of the building falling behind schedule

  • Abnormal temperature changes

  • Airflow or damper issues

  • System conditions that may require service

Reduce Energy Waste with Smarter Scheduling

HVAC systems often waste energy during nights, weekends, holidays, and low-occupancy periods. Commercial HVAC controls make it easier to schedule setbacks, limit unnecessary runtime, and keep equipment operating based on actual building use.

Potential benefits include:

  • Night and weekend temperature setbacks

  • Reduced heating and cooling during unoccupied hours

  • Better scheduling across multiple zones

  • Less manual thermostat adjustment

  • Improved comfort during occupied hours

  • More visibility into HVAC performance

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Have questions about commercial HVAC controls, building automation, or whether your facility is a good fit?
Here are answers to what we hear most from Twin Cities facility teams.

Controls & Automation FAQs

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