Case Study: Durastar provides a 4-season HVAC solution on time and under budget.

A contractor working on a large commercial HVAC project in the humid subtropical climate of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, chose Durastar as their lead HVAC supplier. Due to the pending change in refrigerant standards, which threatened to increase unit pricing and availability, the contractor needed a partner who could act fast. Not only did we help maintain the project timeline, but we also came in under budget.

Project Background

Many Durastar HVAC units on a rooftop.

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, is a community located in the northwest portion of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is classified as having a humid subtropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 34 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 79 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Not to mention, frequent summer heat waves exceed 90 degrees!

A contractor was undertaking a large HVAC project in Bala Cynwyd. The project had specific requirements for its outdoor units:

  • Source the units from a leading North American HVAC manufacturer.
  • Ensure they offer reliable performance.
  • They must stand up to the area’s four-season climate and harsh outdoor conditions.

Challenge

With a pending change in refrigerant standards that could increase unit pricing and availability, the contractor needed a partner who could act quickly and reliably. They engaged Durastar as the HVAC equipment supplier. In doing so, we helped protect the project timeline and budget.

Solution

The Ferguson HVAC sales team identified Durastar products as a compliant, available, on-spec, and under-budget alternative to support the original specifications.

As an HVAC supply partner, we offer:Large apartment rooftop with outdoor HVAC units on top.

  • Breadth of HVAC product knowledge and industry expertise
  • Close collaboration with project stakeholders
  • Access to an extensive and diverse inventory of HVAC products
  • A national distribution network for reduced lead times

Our Durastar units not only met project specifications but were also priced below budget. In addition, our fast turnarounds helped the contractor avoid the refrigerant-related pricing changes. At Durastrar, we’re here to help. If you’re looking for a complete indoor-outdoor heating and cooling solution for your customer, Durastar products have you covered.

 
 
 
 

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