How We Helped The Children’s Place Improve HVAC Performance

How We Helped The Children’s Place Improve HVAC Performance

August 31, 2026

How Preventative Maintenance Improved Performance at Christ Chapel

Reliable equipment performance is built long before a service call becomes necessary. Facilities that depend on comfort need more than responsive repairs. They need a preventative maintenance strategy that identifies developing concerns early and protects equipment over time. That is the approach we brought to Christ Chapel.

Watch the video below to see how proactive maintenance helped reduce service calls and improve equipment performance. 

Small Issues Should Not Be Overlooked

When we began working with Christ Chapel, the facility was experiencing mechanical issues. During our first preventative maintenance startup, we identified concerns with heat exchangers and overlooked items.

Those findings gave our team a starting point. We completed the repairs and began building a proactive approach around the facility’s equipment needs.

Preventative Maintenance Changes the Pattern

Reactive service begins after a problem affects operations. Preventative maintenance creates an opportunity to address concerns before they lead to downtime or trouble calls.

Since partnering with Christ Chapel, the facility has experienced fewer service calls and more optimal runtimes. The equipment has presented fewer issues. That reflects what consistent maintenance can accomplish when service is aligned with the customer’s goals.

Protecting Equipment for the Long Term

Every mechanical system represents an important investment. Protecting that investment requires more than completing today’s repair. It requires understanding equipment condition and planning for what comes next.

Our goal is to make maintenance as predictive and planned as possible. By identifying concerns early, we help customers reduce downtime while limiting the need for unexpected repairs.

Better Performance Starts Before Failure

The best time to address a mechanical issue is before it disrupts the facility. Christ Chapel’s experience shows how proactive preventative maintenance can create greater reliability and more confidence in system performance.

Learn more about preventative maintenance:
https://vulcanac.com/preventative-maintenance/

Connect with our team:
https://vulcanac.com/contact-us/

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Dan Shirey

President

Dan is a native of Indianapolis, IN and a proud graduate of Butler University. He joined Vulcan Mechanical in 2002 as President, and is responsible for company oversight, leadership, culture and strategic growth of the business. During his tenure, he has led company growth to locations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, AL. and Chattanooga, TN. Over the course of his 25+ year career, he has worked for HVAC distribution, manufacturers and local companies, gaining valuable industry insight. He has held positions in operations management, maintenance sales, sales management and general management with a specific interest in coaching all aspects of selling. In addition, Dan is a board member of LandOpt. 

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Jeff Williams

Project Manager

Jeff Williams has been with Vulcan for over 20 years and serves as the Corporate Project Manager. He is responsible for leading the Project Sales Consultants and the installation team. In his role, Jeff helps our customers resolve issues within their facility and ensures a high quality, professional installation. He has 40 years of experience in the HVAC industry, which includes experience with design build projects, equipment replacements, test and balance, controls, project management and estimating. He also previously taught HVAC classes at Bessemer State Technical College (now Lawson State) for approximately five years. Jeff is an invaluable resource to Vulcan, as he uses his experience and knowledge to continuously help train and coach our project team to ensure that we provide a premium level of project delivery to our customers.