K-12 Education Campaign

Your Buildings Should Be the Last Thing on Your Mind During the School Day.

When HVAC and plumbing systems are working, nobody notices. When they fail — on a February morning before 800 students arrive, or during the first week of August heat — everyone does. School districts across Northern Ohio and Southeast Michigan rely on Campbell Mechanical Services for K-12 HVAC and plumbing maintenance that keeps buildings comfortable, compliant, and out of the headlines.

Pain Point Section: “The Real Cost of Run-To-Fail Maintenance

Most K-12 buildings in the region are operating on mechanical systems that haven't been updated in 15 to 25 years. Small facilities teams manage long deferred maintenance lists with flat budgets — which means most problems get handled only after they break.

The math doesn't work in anyone's favor. A single HVAC failure can force a building closure, trigger emergency repair costs in the tens of thousands of dollars, and generate parent complaints and media coverage that ends up at a board meeting. That's before accounting for the productivity loss, substitute staffing, and rescheduling involved.

Campbell's clients don't operate that way. They run structured preventative maintenance programs that convert unpredictable emergency spend into predictable operating cost — and they back it with a Lifetime Guarantee that no other regional contractor offers.

What We Maintain in K-12 Buildings

Campbell provides HVAC and plumbing maintenance as a combined service — one contractor, one point of contact, one contract. That means no gaps, no finger-pointing between vendors, and complete accountability for your building systems.

HVAC Services for School Districts

Preventative maintenance agreements — seasonal inspections, filter replacement, belt and bearing checks, controls calibration
Chiller and boiler maintenance — startup and shutdown, water treatment coordination, efficiency testing
Rooftop unit (RTU) maintenance — common in K-12 buildings; we know the aging Carrier, Trane, and Lennox units found in most Ohio and Michigan schools
Air handling unit (AHU) inspection and service — including outside air damper verification for IAQ compliance
Building controls and thermostat calibration — critical for consistent classroom comfort and energy efficiency
IAQ documentation — filtration records, ventilation logs, and service reports to support compliance reporting
Emergency response — 24/7/365 via 1-800-HVAC-911

Plumbing Services for School Districts

Preventative plumbing inspections — fixture audits, drain condition, shut-off valve testing
Legionella flushing protocols — documented flushing programs for buildings returning from extended low-occupancy periods
Lead fixture documentation and replacement support — help navigating compliance with state and local guidance
High-traffic restroom maintenance — vandal-resistant fixture recommendations and repair
Backflow preventer testing and certification
Water heater maintenance and service

K-12 Experience You Can Reference

Perrysburg Exempted Village School District

Six buildings. Nearly 5,000 students. Twelve consecutive years of "Excellent" ratings on the Ohio State Report Card.

Perrysburg faced a familiar challenge: aging mechanical systems across multiple buildings with mismatched performance — some well-functioning equipment sitting unused while failing units ran constantly. The district needed improvements but couldn't increase taxpayer burden.

Campbell partnered with ABM to deliver a self-funding bundled solution under Ohio House Bill 264. The result: building envelope improvements, lighting upgrades, HVAC retro-commissioning, and equipment reallocation — with a minimum of $4.9M in projected energy and operating savings over 15 years. Zero upfront cost to the district.

This is a replicable model. If your district is navigating aging infrastructure and budget constraints, we know how to align a solution to the funding mechanisms you already have access to.

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Why Campbell for K-12

The Lifetime Guarantee	We absorb repair costs on systems we maintain. No other contractor in the region offers this. That means when something fails, the cost lands on us — not your operating budget.
50+ Years of Regional Experience	We know the aging Carrier, Trane, York, and Lennox equipment common in K-12 buildings built in the 1960s through 1990s. We don't declare systems unrepairable just because they're old.
HVAC + Plumbing, One Contractor	One contract, one point of contact, complete accountability. No gap between your HVAC contractor and your plumbing contractor when a problem crosses system lines.
24/7/365 Emergency Response	Call 1-800-HVAC-911 any time. You'll reach a person, not a voicemail. When a boiler fails at 5am before a school day, response time matters.
HB264 and Funding Experience	We have firsthand experience working within Ohio House Bill 264 and similar state and federal funding mechanisms. If your district has infrastructure dollars, we can help you scope and execute.
Local Family Ownership	Campbell is family-owned and operated. Every decision is made locally. The accountability that comes with that is something a national contractor or franchise can't match.

Start With a Free Reliability Audit

Not sure where your biggest exposure is? Let Campbell walk your highest-risk building before the school year. We'll identify your comfort and compliance hotspots, walk you through what we find, and give you a clear picture of where to focus — at no cost.

There's no pitch at the end. If it makes sense to talk about a maintenance program after the walk, we'll have that conversation. If not, you'll walk away with better information than you had before.

Ready to talk? Call 1-800-HVAC-911 or visit campbellinc.com.

Campbell Mechanical Services — Serving Toledo, Cleveland, Findlay, and Ann Arbor.

"Innovative. Proactive. Preventative."

FAQ

Q: How often should a K-12 school's HVAC system be serviced?

A: Most school HVAC systems should be serviced at minimum twice per year — a spring/summer startup before the cooling season and a fall startup before the heating season. Older or higher-risk equipment may warrant quarterly inspections. A structured preventative maintenance program includes a documented service schedule tailored to your specific equipment inventory and building age.

Q: What is Ohio House Bill 264 and how does it apply to school HVAC upgrades?

A: Ohio HB264 allows school districts to make energy efficiency improvements to their facilities and use the resulting cost savings to pay for those improvements over time — with no upfront capital required. Campbell has direct experience implementing projects under this mechanism, including a self-funding bundled upgrade for Perrysburg Exempted Village School District.

Q: What are the IAQ requirements for Ohio school buildings?

A: The Ohio Department of Education and various state guidelines recommend maintaining adequate ventilation, proper filtration (MERV-13 or better in many applications), humidity control, and CO2 monitoring in occupied school spaces. Requirements vary by building age and renovation status. Campbell can assess your current system's IAQ performance and document findings for compliance reporting.

Q: Does Campbell handle both HVAC and plumbing for school districts?

A: Yes. Campbell provides HVAC and plumbing maintenance under a single contract — which means one point of contact, unified service records, and complete accountability across both systems. This is particularly valuable for K-12 facilities where HVAC and plumbing issues often intersect.

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