Is your HVAC system prepared to handle the hot, humid summer temperatures? Chances are, if it is running properly now, you probably aren’t paying any attention to it.
To avoid emergency repairs and ensure your office will stay cool all summer long, schedule a preventive maintenance service call. Regular maintenance saves costs in the long run.
At a minimum, two tests should be conducted to make sure your system won’t fail you on the hottest day of the year!
- Check refrigerant charge – HVAC systems are very sensitive to the amount of refrigerant in the system. In an undercharged system, the evaporator is starved for refrigerant and cooling capacity is reduced. Too much or too little refrigerant charge can damage the compressor, ultimately causing premature component failure, resulting in costly repairs. Also, incorrect refrigerant levels can lower efficiency by 5 to 20 percent. It is essential to confirm that the level of refrigerant charge and the airflow across the coil meets the manufacturer’s recommendation.
- Inspect and clean the coils. Dirty condenser and evaporator coils reduce cooling capacity and make the compressor work harder and longer. The outdoor condenser coil performs a tough job in hot weather. It has to move a lot of air, taking the concentrated heat from inside and dumping it into the hot outdoor air. Dirt can build up between the fins, blocking the airflow, which can cause the unit to overheat and shutdown. Cleaning the condenser coils helps the A/C unit cool more efficiently and will cut down on the power consumption of your air conditioning unit.
Call Crockett Facilities Services(CFSI) today to schedule a HVAC preventive maintenance service call to keep your commercial HVAC system running all summer long
Call us today to get a preventive maintenance quote for your HVAC system – call 202.600.2787 or email sales@crockett-facilities.com. CFSI provides 24/7 commercial HVAC and mechanical services throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.