Copley High School
WTI PureAir helped restore this high school's failed air handler unit and saved them over $350,000!
Written By: Tremco Roofing
WTI PureAir helped restore this high school's failed air handler unit and saved them over $350,000!
Written By: Tremco Roofing
Copley High School in Ohio faced a critical infrastructure challenge when the air handling unit (AHU) in their auditorium failed. The old unit relied on an aging belt-driven blower motor that generated excessive noise—a major disruption for the performance space—and eventually failed completely, forcing the school to take the unit offline. Facing a potential replacement cost of $650,000, the district opted for a HVAC restoration from WTI PureAir.
Leveraging their HVAC New Life restoration system and the AEPA Co-Op through the Ohio Schools Council, the district fully restored the unit for $297,000, which saved $353,000 and delivered a quieter, more energy efficient HVAC system in a fraction of the time.
The core of the solution involved a fan array retrofit, which replaced the noisy belt-driven motor with a high-efficiency fan system designed for quiet operation. This upgrade introduces built-in fan redundancy, ensuring that the client never has to worry about losing airflow to the auditorium. The HVAC restoration also included hygienic cleaning and installing zero-porosity HVAC insulation to improve thermal efficiency. Additionally, Multicoat Siloxane Interior and Exterior coatings were applied to extend the cabinet’s lifespan.
