Category: HVAC

How To Maintain Your HVAC System

You may think that your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system does not need regular maintenance, but you would be wrong, even if it is a brand new system. The fact is, not only can your system fail if it is not properly maintained, but the health of the occupants of the building can suffer as well. Besides, HVAC systems are an expensive investment, and there is no reason why you should not protect that investment with regular maintenance. Here are some steps to take when maintaining your system.

Filters

Changing the filters regularly may be the single best way to prevent illness and poor air quality. It helps prevent water from pooling and collecting mold and bacteria. Filters are rated using a system called MERV. The higher the rating, the more effective the filter. A clear filter allows the system to more easily cycle air through. If it is clogged, then it will spend more energy pushing air through the system, plus that air will be contaminated by the nasties stuck in the filter.

Do Not Allow Pooling Water

The air conditioner intake is a prime spot for water to collect, creating a breeding ground for bacteria. Cleaning back the tree line and keeping the roof clear will help keep debris and dirt from getting into the unit. The drain lines that carry condensation away from the unit should also be kept clear and free flowing.

Evaporator and Condenser Coil Cleaning

Evaporator coils collect moisture, which promotes the growth of mold. Air coming into the building passes over those coils as well, meaning contaminated air gets spread throughout the building. Coils should be cleaned using and antimicrobial cleaner. Ultraviolet lights may also be effective in preventing mold. However, most HVAC systems do not come with ultraviolet lights, so they would have to be installed afterwards, potentially using a separate power source.

The best thing for your HVAC system is to keep it running at its best at all times. That means even if it is a brand new system, maintaining it regularly and keeping it clean. This will make sure that the air in the building is not causing illness, and also ensure that the system is running as efficiently as possible.

If you need HVAC repair or want your system to run more efficiently, the experts at Corporate Mechanical can help. Reach out online or call 763-533-3070.

Prevent Your Business from Spending Too Much on Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling costs in large office buildings can be tens of thousands of dollars each year. It costs well over a dollar to maintain comfortable temperatures for each square foot of a commercial building, making these bills add up quickly. As a business, keeping costs low allows for a higher profit margin at the end of the year. In order to keep your HVAC system costs to a minimum, you want to be sure that you have the most effective and efficient system that you can have. If you have a faulty commercial HVAC system, your business is going to be spending more money paying bills than getting your furnace repaired would cost in the long run.

Prevent Your Business from Spending Too Much on Heating and Cooling

Efficiency is key. When it comes to saving money, efficiency is the key. In order to pay the least amount possible for your heating and cooling costs, you have to have an efficient working system. As HVAC systems in commercial buildings are quite complex, there are many pieces that could be faulty, making your whole system a bit less efficient than it should be.

A money-saving contract. One of the best ways to make sure that you HVAC system is in mint working condition is to have regularly scheduled inspections. By finding a licensed commercial HVAC contractor and signing a maintenance agreement with them to come do regular inspections, it can actually save you money in the long run. This may seem like a wild idea, but it’s true that you will be getting a more efficient working system throughout the year so that your heating and cooling bills are as low as possible.

Having regularly scheduled inspections by a licensed contractor will give you the best bang for your buck. At each inspection they will be able to troubleshoot any potential issues, such as tighten loose bolts and screws, grease moving parts and keep your equipment in good condition. If there happens to be any small problems, the inspector will be able to address it before it becomes a big, dangerous or expensive problem.

Plus, with a maintenance agreement, you won’t have to keep track of when your HVAC unit was last inspected or worry about having to schedule inspections. With the agreement, you plan on when and how often the contractor should come. Then you won’t have to worry about this part of maintaining the building, so that you can put your efforts towards building and growing your business.

Overall, to keep your commercial HVAC system running without a hitch you want to have a professional contractor around to do regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance. This is the best way to keep your equipment working in the most effective and efficient way possible. By creating a maintenance agreement you will be able to address smaller issues with your heating and cooling system before they turn into large, expensive problems.