Why You Should Follow a Commercial HVAC Checklist
If you are a facility manager or own a business in the
Columbus, GA or Opelika, AL area, it’s best to complete
this “spring cleaning” soon. While we still have cooler
overnights, afternoon temperatures continue to
climb.
When you
engage Energy Savers to perform the tasks
on your commercial HVAC checklist, you’re investing in
better energy efficiency, greater comfort and other
benefits.
Various building types use commercial heating and air
conditioning, such as offices, schools, hospitals,
places of worship, hotels, malls, warehouses and
municipal buildings like police stations.
All have specific needs, but based on a 2012 survey by
the Energy Information Administration,
EIA
, space heating and cooling, for example, took up 25
percent of the total U.S. energy use.
Reduce Expenses
First, when your commercial heating and cooling system
is clean and tuned-up, it performs as efficiently as it
can. Greater energy efficiency means
lower utility bills
.
Most businesses and industrial organizations keep a
sharp eye on operating costs. This is something you can
control and even reduce.
Second, when a certified commercial HVAC technician
handles your maintenance, your equipment is less likely
to need repairs or suffer breakdowns. Depending on your
business, a commercial HVAC breakdown means at a
minimum, discomfort.
At a maximum, it might negatively impact inventory or
production. Save repair costs, extend the life of your
current equipment and stay in compliance with warranties
with regular, professional commercial HVAC maintenance.
Details of a Commercial HVAC Checklist for Service
The first item on a commercial HVAC checklist is a
thorough inspection. Commercial heating and cooling is
far more complex than residential systems.
Ventilation and refrigeration are often involved plus
there are components we simply don’t need at home.
During a commercial HVAC checklist, your certified
technician will review many of these key heating and
cooling components:
Evaporator Coils
As commercial cooling systems run, debris accumulates on evaporator coils. This debris reduces the coil’s available area for heat transfer and hampers the cooling process. During a commercial HVAC checklist cleaning, your technician cleans away debris for efficient performance.
Refrigerant Levels
It’s important for effective commercial cooling to have
correct refrigerant levels. Your technician’s commercial
HVAC checklist includes a measurement of these levels. A
significant difference points to a possible leak. This
attention means repairs happen quickly, ideally before
air conditioning season begins.
After level confirmation, your technician adds
refrigerant and charges it, based on the manufacturer’s
directions.
Wiring
We don’t claim to be pest control experts, but we see
plenty of evidence of them. During cooler weather,
rodents and other pest seek shelter in equipment. Damage
to wiring and insulation is common.
Our technicians include these areas in their inspection.
They test wiring for proper connections and power draw.
If necessary, they replace or repair it.
Drain Lines
All cooling systems must drain condensation to operate
properly. A commercial HVAC checklist includes a task to
clean condensation drip pans and drain lines. These
easily accumulate debris over the winter.
Your technician cleans away this debris along with any
mineral deposits, both of which have clog potential.
Finally, your technician prevents algae growth during
the humid summer months with algae-inhibiting agents.
Condensing Units
Comprehensive condensing unit cleaning is a must. Over the winter condensing units gather twigs, dead leaves and other wind-blown debris. These easily damage equipment, such as condenser coils, without intervention. Winter weather also brings ice, which puts pressure on components.
Filters
Basic HVAC maintenance dictates checking and changing air filters on a regular basis. Commercial technicians do this, of course. A clean filter lets air freely flow through the air conditioning system. Proper airflow is necessary for optimal performance.
Warmer Temperatures are Here: Check Off Your Commercial HVAC Checklist Now
For more than four decades, Energy Savers has helped
home and business owners achieve ultimate heating
efficiency and comfort for residential and commercial
properties.
We also service and repair all brands of HVAC equipment
and provide air quality solutions for commercial,
industrial and residential sites.
If you would like to
schedule a tune-up
or repair for your heating and air system,
please call us
. We are happy to help you with free estimates. Ready to
upgrade to a new energy-efficient system? We also offer
installation and finance options.
Energy Savers provides quality customer service and
energy-efficient products in and around Opelika, Alabama
and Columbus, Georgia. To reduce utility bills and
increase productivity, call us for heating and air help
today.