A lift station is a pump station that moves wastewater from a lower to a higher elevation, where the wastewater can then be sent to a treatment facility. Lift stations are commonly found in commercial buildings’ basements or lower-level utility rooms, including healthcare facilities, schools, office buildings, corporate campuses, and apartment buildings, and ensure that the building’s septic system runs … Read More
Video Pipe Inspections Identify Plumbing Problems
Plumbers use video pipe inspections to take the guesswork out of locating a plumbing problem. Inspections are highly reliable and effective in finding both leaks and blockages without damaging the pipes. Tiny video cameras attached to flexible fiber optic scopes show the inside of the pipes in great detail and can even detect problems under the foundation or inside the … Read More
Challenges of Servicing Healthcare Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
Healthcare facilities utilize complex and interconnected systems that must operate reliably for their day-to-day operations. If a system goes down, repairs must ot negatively impact or disrupt patient services. McKenney’s is a full-service mechanical and plumbing provider that healthcare facilities can depend on to keep their systems running smoothly. Mechanical Systems Mechanical systems include heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration … Read More
McKenney’s Provides Annual Backflow Testing
The water that flows into a commercial property from the main water supply line should only flow in one direction: inward. Backflow prevention devices, such as vacuum breakers and dual check valves, keep the dirty water from flowing back into the main supply line and contaminating the clean water, making it hazardous to use. What causes backflow? Backflow often happens … Read More
Servicing Facilities that Serve Us
As the seasons change and the weather get colder, healthcare facilities get busier and busier. Viruses start to spread, and patients frantically schedule last-minute checkups and operations before the end of the year. During this season, healthcare facilities see many more patients, often straining their resources and facilities. It is important that during this time of increased demand, we show … Read More
Three Key Reasons to Maintain Commercial Storm Drains
Storm drains are found in various areas on commercial and industrial properties. They are connected to wastewater systems that carry away rainwater during heavy rains. Property owners are responsible for maintaining the storm drains on their property. McKenney’s recommends that storm drains be inspected and cleaned out at least once a year to prevent backups and other problems. The following … Read More
Schedule Fall Clean Out for Your Catch Basin
Catch basins are an integral part of the drainage system that directs water away from an area, such as a building or parking lot, to a reservoir or sump. They are commonly used on commercial and industrial properties to protect them from flooding during heavy rains. Catch basins need to be cleaned out periodically to keep them functioning properly. How … Read More
Engineering For Easy Service
At McKenney’s the systems we install are becoming more complicated by the day; it is not uncommon for service and accessibility to fall by the wayside during system layout. We are often asked to squeeze our ductwork and piping into a very crowded ceiling. Once other trades install their devices, it can become a challenge to come back to our … Read More
Cold Weather Property Maintenance Tips
Winter has arrived in the Southeast, and that means we can see a variety of weather. Some days are sunny and mild, while others are cold, wet, and raw. Occasional snow or ice storms can create havoc for a few days. Temperature fluctuations can be a challenge for commercial property managers and their maintenance teams. The following are some cold … Read More
McKenney’s Hydro Excavating Services
McKenney’s fully equipped, state-of-the-art hydrovac trucks can provide a variety of essential services for clients. Whether the job requires our excavating services and utility locating, or your facility needs routine storm drain maintenance ranging from stormwater detention vault clean up, catch basin jetting, and lift station maintenance, McKenney’s has a team of experts ready to deliver fast and dependable service. … Read More