Every few months, you will need to clean and maintain your commercial HVAC unit. Here are some simple ways to upgrade your commercial HVAC and enhance the overall comfort of your company.
Every few months, you will need to clean and maintain your commercial HVAC unit. However, as the summer rolls on, you might find that the performance of your building’s HVAC is lagging and could use a boost. Here are some simple ways to upgrade your commercial HVAC and enhance the overall comfort of your company.
Inspect the Ventilation
Ventilation is always important, especially when you want to make sure that your building has excellent indoor air quality (IAQ). Your building might need to have better ventilation to improve IAQ. At the same time, it is possible to have too much ventilation, which can also drive up your energy bills. However, when you conform to the standards set by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), you can help bring down your energy bills. Making sure that your commercial HVAC is well-designed is the key to all of this, especially if you are concerned about your system’s inadequate airflow due to poor performance.
Determine Airflow Levels
Another way to upgrade your commercial HVAC is to determine how well it distributes the air in your building. Look at the air pressure in your building, along with how quickly the air is moving through your HVAC system ductwork. When your ducts are well taken care of, they will work more quietly and run more smoothly.
Replace Motors
Commercial HVAC units can be noisy, so it’s important that you ensure it doesn’t disrupt your employees’ ability to concentrate and get all of their work done. If there’s something wrong with the motor of your HVAC system, you must get it replaced – one possibility is to add a Variable Frequency Drive or VFD. VFDs will turn the system on and off as needed and will only distribute the cooled air as necessary. When this drive works as it is intended to, it can help improve energy efficiency all over your office.
Improve Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency has become increasingly important as companies strive to save money, preserve the environment, and boost their reputation for being greener and cleaner. Improving energy efficiency for your commercial HVAC system involves taking advantage of the latest technological features. if you are worried that the cost and time required to implement new technology could be too costly for your small business, then there are other possible options to improve your energy consumption. Run an energy audit to find out what you can do to improve your building’s energy envelope – the audit can pinpoint where all of the air is escaping – whether it is cold air in the summer or warm air in the winter.
Crockett Facilities Can Help!
Crockett Facilities Services, Inc. (CFSI) is committed to helping building owners, property managers, engineers, and facility professionals lower their operating expenses through HVAC preventive maintenance. We can develop a cost-effective, customized preventive maintenance plan for your commercial building that will provide you with peace of mind, improved comfort, and energy savings.
To learn more about the importance of HVAC Preventive Maintenance, please contact us at 202.600.2787 or mford@crockett-facilities.com. Our PM contract customers receive priority service with 24/7 emergency service in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.