Facility Services is currently in the process of its annual system switch from summer air conditioning to cold-weather heating and is asking the campus community to be patient during this transition.

Maintenance staff spend several weeks preparing equipment at the Energy Conversion Centre, the Central Refrigeration Plant and buildings across campus for the conversion. Once the change is in place October 14 there is no going back until spring.

Switching the University’s centralized system takes a great deal of time and planning: far different from flipping a switch from air conditioning to heat in a private home.

Managing building temperatures during what is called ‘shoulder season’ can often be challenging because changeover schedules are based on what is known about historical seasonal temperatures. Unusual temperature fluctuations over the past few years have made determining this date difficult, though the department carefully reviews the schedule yearly and adjusts accordingly to keep all campus buildings as comfortable as possible.

For questions or concerns, please contact Maintenance Dispatch at 519-253-3000, ext. 2850. Find more information on the Facility Services website.