Did you know that your HVAC system is responsible for approximately 39% of your building’s energy consumption? Because of this, it is important to ensure that your HVAC system is running efficiently as possible. Otherwise, you may be wasting both energy and money.
Warning Signs of an HVAC Problem
1. Do your customers/clients or employees complain of discomfort?
2. Have you recently experienced any indoor air quality issues?
3. Have you noticed any visible signs of cracking, leaking, or sweating in your ductwork?
4. Are your fans and chillers working harder than they should?
5. Are your monthly heating and cooling bills inexplicably high?
Did you answer yes to any of the above issues? If so, you may have an inefficient HVAC system. But before you start budgeting for new equipment, take a step back and take a deep breath. The solution to your energy efficiency concern may be much simpler than you think.
What many people fail to consider is their ductwork. But the ductwork plays an important role in the total efficiency of your commercial HVAC system. In fact, a leak in your ductwork could be causing your system to use 25-35% more fan power, which, as you can probably imagine, could be costing you significant money on your monthly heating and cooling bills.
So how do you ensure your ductwork isn’t costing you money?
The Answer: Duct Sealing!
According to the Lawrence Berkeley lab, reducing duct leakage by just 7.5% could result in as much as a 33% savings on your monthly energy bills. That is some significant savings! And with duct sealing technology improving almost constantly, this solution to your HVAC system efficiency is more cost effect than ever.
Now, your ductwork can be sealed from the inside out using an aerosol-based sealing agent. First the ductwork is pressurized using a fog of sealant particles. Then, by temporarily blocking the diffusers, the sealant-laden air is forced to the leaks. And before you know it, your HVAC system efficiency will improve.
However, your ductwork is just one part of the overall efficiency puzzle. When duct sealing is combined with a customized annual preventive maintenance program from Crockett Facilities Services, the potential savings quickly begin to add up.
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Source: Maximize Your HVAC System with Duct Sealing