Hot summer weather can cause the commercial HVAC system cooling your building’s data center to malfunction and shut down.
Hot summer weather can cause the commercial HVAC system cooling your building’s data center to malfunction and shut down. At first, you might not be aware of anything wrong, but by the time you discover something has happened, it could be too late. Consider the temperatures inside your building, and take the necessary steps to protect your data center from overheating.
The Dangers of Summer Heat
One of the biggest dangers of summer heat is the potential for lost data. If you lose data, it can damage your company’s reputation. As such, you must keep your building’s computer room as cool as possible, especially during the hottest days of August. The heat will affect both your employees and the commercial HVAC system keeping the data center of your building cool. The heat becomes even more problematic the longer the HVAC system runs. Even if there hasn’t been any problems so far, one way to avoid the problems that come with the HVAC overheating is to make sure you arrange for timely preventative maintenance.
Preventative Maintenance for Your Data Center
Preventative maintenance for your commercial HVAC is essential throughout the year, especially if your business is based on data analysis and management. However, as we’ve indicated, maintenance becomes even more urgent during the summer. When you have maintenance scheduled for regular intervals, you will be able to find and fix any problems before they get out of hand, such as the potential for overheating.
It’s possible that even with frequent inspections and maintenance, your commercial HVAC can overheat. If this happens, it constitutes an HVAC emergency. When this happens, you will need your HVAC maintenance partner to come as quickly as possible to repair your system and restore full functionality to your data center. When you do this, it can help keep any other related operational problems from getting worse.
Even though the summer is almost over, hot weather can linger into September and October. That’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to repair your commercial HVAC or even replace it if necessary. By protecting your HVAC system from problems associated with overheating, you can also protect your company against lost revenue, time, and money because the repairs you need won’t have to be as extensive. The weather shouldn’t be the reason why your company suffers a setback. Thinking ahead now can benefit you later on.
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.