Case Study: NYC Public School District HVAC Overhaul

When a major NYC public school district needed to clean the HVAC systems in 47 schools during a single summer break, they turned to SaniTech Services. The project required meticulous planning, rapid execution, and strict adherence to NYC SCA standards.

The challenge was significant: each school had unique HVAC configurations, varying levels of contamination, and strict timelines tied to the academic calendar. All work had to be completed before students returned in September, with zero disruption to summer programs running in select buildings.

Our approach began with a comprehensive assessment phase. Over two weeks, our team inspected every school, documented system configurations, and developed individualized cleaning plans. This upfront investment in planning proved critical to the project's success.

Execution was organized in waves, with multiple crews working simultaneously across different schools. Each crew followed NADCA's ACR standard, using negative air machines, rotary brush systems, and HEPA-filtered vacuums. Every school received complete before-and-after documentation.

The results were measurable. Post-cleaning air quality testing showed an average 62% improvement in particulate levels across all 47 schools. Energy efficiency improvements averaged 15%, and the district reported a significant reduction in air quality complaints from staff and parents in the following school year.

This project demonstrated SaniTech's ability to handle large-scale, time-sensitive HVAC cleaning projects while maintaining the highest quality standards. Our NYC SCA certification and NADCA membership were key factors in the district's decision to select us for this critical initiative.

If your school district or institutional facility needs large-scale HVAC cleaning, contact SaniTech Services to discuss how we can develop a customized plan for your requirements.