Legacy Mechanical, Inc., the leading full-service mechanical contractor serving industrial, commercial and institutional buildings across Colorado’s Front Range, has been ranked #11 as Denver’s 2025 Best Places To Work by Denver Business Journal. The Denver Business Journal says the best places to work in Denver were judged by their own employees and the rankings [...]

We are excited to share that Denver Business Journal has named Legacy Mechanical one of Denver’s 2025 Best Places to Work! This honor reflects our dedication to creating a workplace built on our core values: Commitment, Quality and Integrity. Legacy Mechanical believes in supporting our employees so they can thrive — from professional development opportunities [...]

When the outside temperature begins to drop, commercial spaces start to turn up the heat inside. For buildings operating with combustion equipment, it’s important to assess these appliances periodically to ensure proper performance. What is combustion?Combustion involves the process of heating air by igniting a fueling source (oil, propane or natural gas), then using a [...]

Steam heating is one of the oldest forms of heating for commercial and residential buildings. While it might not be as energy-efficient as other, newer hydronics systems, it’s often more energy efficient than using a forced-air furnace to heat your building. Unlike forced-air systems, steam systems send humidified air throughout the building, which prevents your building’s [...]

Have you heard about building automation systems and services, but you’re not sure what they do? Have you wondered how they can help you manage your building and run your business? A BAS is a management system that bundles all of your systems together, including HVAC, security, lighting, and power. By installing a BAS in [...]

The Denver area has a moderate climate for air conditioning needs, so a heat pump may be more useful for business and home owners than a full HVAC unit. Heat pumps move air from a cool space to a warm space, instead of generating hot or cool air with electrical resistance. With a heat pump, [...]

A proper heating system is vital for buildings in the cool, mountainous Colorado climate.  Whether you heat your building with baseboard heaters or ductwork and air handlers, you need a system you can count on. This post discusses the different types of hydronic heating systems that Legacy Mechanical offers and the benefits they offer. Types [...]

Facility managers and commercial building engineers play an important role in the overall health of a building. In addition to making sure their facilities are safe, livable (or workable) and up to code, they’re also responsible for overseeing maintenance and repairs to the building’s most complex systems. Commercial chiller maintenance In a large building, chillers [...]

You’ve probably noticed HVAC prices are going up, up, up. Inflation has touched nearly every aspect of our lives, from skyrocketing gas prices to price hikes at the grocery store — and everything in between. But how have the impacts of inflation translated to commercial facilities? Bloated transportation costs At the pump, the cost of fuel alone [...]

Investing in a commercial rooftop HVAC unit is a smart business move. Not only are you able to save valuable space that could be utilized in other ways, but your equipment is also better protected from any accidental damage and you’ll find cost savings through better efficiency. Plus, rooftop units are designed to be rugged [...]