Your commercial building needs HVAC preventative maintenance!
During the summer months, the air in Maryland was hot and sticky and your HVAC ran consistently to keep your buildings cool. But the temperature has cooled off significantly this week, which means that fall is officially here. Many commercial buildings kicked on the heat for the first time in order to combat the changing season. If you want your unit to run as effectively this winter, it’s best to see that it undergoes preventative maintenance.
SAFETY CONCERNS
Most people wait until their system stops functioning to seek any maintenance or repairs. Typically, this is due to a lack of resources. The HVAC system is not always a visible part of one’s environment and can be quickly disregarded. Unlike a dirty carpet or a dysfunctional lightbulb, issues related to HVAC are more difficult to spot, and therefore less likely to be taken care of.
ENERGY/COST EFFICIENCY
Commercial buildings that participate in proper HVAC maintenance use at least 15 to 20 percent less energy than facilities that don’t. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance keep units operating effectively, minimizing energy use. When a unit is using energy more efficiently, the system itself becomes more reliable. When participating in HVAC maintenance, remember to consider it to be an insurance policy with regular maintenance costs. When you budget, you can allow for a certain amount of money every month/year/etc. as opposed to waiting until the system breaks and you end up paying more than you expected.
Ensuring that your unit is clean and up to date will save you money and time! For example, when a system’s filters are not clean or the thermostat is no longer calibrated properly, your general costs increase.
MAKE SURE YOU’RE WARM
Ensure that your commercial building is kept warm this winter. The last thing you would want is to turn that unit on to find that it isn’t functioning correctly. You wouldn’t want to be waiting out in the cold while last minute fixes are being made to your system. Save yourself from the pain and discomfort by calling Crockett!
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 sales@crockett-facilities.com. Our PM contract customers receive priority service with 24/7 emergency service in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.