Winter is on its way with chillier temperatures and the first frost will be upon us soon. Here are some fall HVAC maintenance tips to help point the way.
With Halloween now behind us, we are more than halfway through the fall season. But make no mistake, winter is on its way with chillier temperatures and the first frost will be upon us soon. As such, property managers and company leadership must make sure that their HVAC systems are in good working condition to keep their employees more comfortable. Here are some fall HVAC maintenance tips to help point the way.
Clean the Filters
First of all, checking on the air filter inside your commercial HVAC system is essential. When the air filters are too filthy, it diminishes proper airflow. This problem means that the system has to work even harder to circulate fresh air through the building, negatively affecting its efficiency while driving up energy costs. While it is important to have adequate levels of heat during the cold fall and winter, it’s equally critical to keep costs down.
Perform Inspections
Along with making sure the filters are clean, you should perform regular inspections of your entire system. If you haven’t considered selecting a fall HVAC maintenance partner yet, now is the time to do it. Your maintenance partner can monitor the condition of your system and recommend new components or make repairs as needed. The purpose of these inspections is to verify that no parts of the system are about to suffer a catastrophic failure. What should you have inspected? Some examples include heat sources, pressure gauges, and flues.
Set the Thermostats
The next step is to set the thermostats to the correct temperature. When you set the thermostats to reasonable levels, your employees and other building occupants will be much happier. Just because it is cold outside doesn’t mean it needs to be cold inside as well – that is a surefire way to make everyone sick.
Clean Up the Vents
Another critical element of fall HVAC maintenance is cleaning up the air vents. After all, the fall is a time when allergies are running rampant, and indoor air quality becomes even more essential in preventing sick days. Be mindful of how each room in your office is furnished – chairs, desks, and tables could be obstructing the vents.
Begin Winterization
Winterization methods will help extend the lifespan of your HVAC systems. One last piece of fall HVAC maintenance advice we can give you is to schedule regular preventative maintenance, even through the winter months. Any cooling towers that serve as a key element of your system should be emptied and shut down, along with other components such as chillers and condensation traps, which are less necessary once it’s cold.
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.