When a pneumatic temperature control fails, replacing the entire system isn’t always necessary. For schools, hospitals, universities, government facilities, hotels, property management companies, and other commercial buildings that still rely on pneumatic HVAC controls, rebuilt pneumatic thermostats and temperature controls can provide a practical, cost-effective alternative to buying new equipment.
Edgemont Precision Rebuilders, Inc. (EPRI) has been rebuilding pneumatic controls since 1978, helping facilities nationwide maintain their existing HVAC systems while reducing replacement costs.
Why Consider Rebuilt Pneumatic Temperature Controls?
Many commercial and institutional buildings continue to operate with pneumatic temperature control systems. These systems can be dependable for years, but individual components eventually experience wear or failure.
Replacing a failed pneumatic thermostat, actuator, controller, or humidistat with a brand-new component can sometimes be expensive or difficult, particularly when working with older or obsolete equipment.
That is where professional rebuilding can provide another option.
A properly rebuilt temperature control can restore a component to reliable operating condition while allowing a facility to continue using its existing HVAC control system.
EPRI offers rebuilt pneumatic thermostats and other temperature controls at a fraction of the cost of many new replacement components, helping customers maximize the value of their existing equipment.
What Does EPRI Rebuild?
EPRI specializes in rebuilding a variety of pneumatic temperature control components, including:
- Pneumatic thermostats
- Temperature controllers
- Pneumatic actuators
- Humidistats
- Other commercial HVAC control components
EPRI also supplies new factory-direct products, accessories, and other building control products for customers who need a new component rather than a rebuilt one.
The company’s product selection includes controls from major manufacturers, giving facility managers and HVAC professionals options when sourcing replacement or rebuilt components.
How the EPRI Rebuilding Process Works
Quality rebuilding involves more than simply cleaning an old component and putting it back into service.
EPRI’s rebuilding process begins with an initial bench test. The unit is then disassembled and inspected. Defective internal parts are replaced with quality parts from available stock before the unit is reassembled and tested again.
The rebuilt control is put through its operating paces to verify its performance. If it does not meet expectations, EPRI repeats the process and re-inspects the unit.
Once the rebuilding process is complete, the control is calibrated, packaged, labeled, date stamped, and prepared for shipment.
This detailed process is one reason experience matters when choosing a company to rebuild pneumatic HVAC controls.
Rebuilt vs. New Temperature Controls
One of the biggest advantages of rebuilt pneumatic controls is cost.
Depending on the component and application, rebuilding can provide substantial savings compared with purchasing a new replacement. EPRI specifically promotes rebuilt controls as a way for customers to save 40–60% compared with new controls on applicable products.
Rebuilding can also make sense when a facility has equipment that is older, obsolete, or difficult to replace.
Instead of abandoning an existing pneumatic HVAC control system simply because a component is no longer readily available as a new product, facility managers may be able to have the existing control rebuilt.
That can help extend the useful life of the system while avoiding unnecessary replacement costs.
Pneumatic Thermostats for Commercial HVAC Systems
Pneumatic thermostats remain an important component in many commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
These thermostats can control pneumatic valves and damper actuators to help maintain desired room temperatures.
EPRI offers rebuilt and new pneumatic thermostats from manufacturers including Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Robertshaw, Powers, and others.
For example, EPRI’s selection includes single-temperature and dual-temperature pneumatic thermostats, as well as models designed for heating and cooling applications.
For facilities maintaining older commercial HVAC systems, having access to both rebuilt and new pneumatic thermostat options can make equipment maintenance and replacement more manageable.
Who Uses Rebuilt Building Controls?
EPRI supplies new and rebuilt building controls to facilities throughout the United States.
Customers include:
- Public and private schools
- Universities
- Hospitals
- VA medical centers
- Government buildings
- State and federal correctional facilities
- USPS buildings
- Retirement communities
- Property management companies
- Hotels and resorts
- Churches
These facilities often depend on functioning temperature controls to maintain comfortable, usable, and properly conditioned indoor environments.
Having an experienced source for pneumatic temperature controls can make it easier to address replacement needs without unnecessarily replacing larger portions of an existing HVAC system.
Nationwide Support for Pneumatic Temperature Controls
Finding the right HVAC control component can be challenging when dealing with older pneumatic systems, especially when a particular model is obsolete or no longer commonly stocked.
EPRI serves customers nationwide, allowing facilities and HVAC professionals across the United States to access rebuilt and new pneumatic temperature controls.
Many EPRI products are also available for fast shipment, helping customers address control replacement needs without unnecessary delays.
Experience Makes a Difference
EPRI brings over 40 years of experience in the temperature control business, with the company serving customers since 1978.
That experience provides valuable product knowledge for customers who may be trying to identify an older pneumatic thermostat, determine whether a control can be rebuilt, or find an appropriate replacement.
EPRI has been rebuilding pneumatic controls for schools and hospitals nationwide since 1978, giving the company decades of experience with the challenges associated with maintaining commercial HVAC control systems.
That combination of rebuilding expertise, product knowledge, and nationwide service gives facility managers another resource when maintaining existing temperature control systems.
Is Rebuilding Right for Your HVAC Control?
If a pneumatic thermostat, actuator, controller, or humidistat is no longer performing properly, replacement is not necessarily the only option.
A professional evaluation can help determine whether rebuilding is a practical solution for the specific component.
For facilities looking to control maintenance costs, extend the useful life of existing HVAC equipment, and avoid unnecessary replacement expenses, rebuilt pneumatic temperature controls can be a smart option.
EPRI provides rebuilt and new pneumatic thermostats, actuators, controllers, humidistats, and other building control products for customers nationwide.
With over 40 years of experience in temperature control rebuilding, EPRI can help facilities find a practical solution for their commercial HVAC control needs.
Need a rebuilt pneumatic thermostat or another temperature control? Contact EPRI at 800-356-3774 to discuss your requirements.