You have worked hard to make your business successful and to reach all of your customers and make them happy. But there are a lot of tools and processes that work behind you to make sure that all happens. Now that you are seeing the fruits of your labor, it is important to take care of the systems that help you see success. And one thing to consider when it comes to maintenance and care for your property is the HVAC system.
Your commercial HVAC system will need some care and attention on a routine basis to ensure that it will last a long time. Some of the steps that you can use to take good care of your system includes:
Get Proper Ventilation
Ventilation is so important to maintaining the best in indoor air quality. When your HVAC system is doing well, it allows the contaminated air a way to leave the building while bringing fresh air back into the business.
Many homes will use windows to help with this ventilation. But since many commercial properties will not have a ton of windows, this can make ventilation a problem. A good commercial HVAC unit is able to help circulate the air. This makes it easier for you and your customers and employees to breathe while also avoiding stale air, mold, and sick building syndrome.
Schedule a Tune-up
A tune-up is a great way to check on the health of your commercial HVAC system. During the tune-up you will invite a professional to come in and inspect all of the parts of the furnace to make sure that it is running properly. These professionals can take a look at whether some repairs are necessary and can order replacement parts when needed as well. Catching these issues early on will allow you to get them fixed before the problem becomes much larger.
For most commercial properties, it is smart to schedule this tune-up of the HVAC system at least once a year. This allows your system a way to provide you with the temperature you need, without a lot of wear and tear on the system along the way.
Set Up an Annual Maintenance Plan
Running a business is likely to take up much of your time each day. Between long days, family time, and a bit of personal time, you may find that your HVAC system is not at the top of your mind and is not something you always make a priority until it starts to fail. The good news is that there is a solution and it is as simple as setting up an annual maintenance plan.
With this plan, you will not have to worry about scheduling the important HVAC maintenance that you need. Instead, you will be able to set it up on this schedule ahead of time and a professional will stop in and do the work for you. This ensures that the maintenance is done and you will not have to remember it all the time.
Check the Humidity
According to one study done by the EPA, the ideal indoor relative humidity should be somewhere between 30 to 50%. Humidity that is more than 50% is going to foster the growth of bacteria, mold, and viruses. When the humidity gets under 30%, it can cause sore throats, dry and itchy skin, nosebleeds, and illnesses. Either way, relative humidity is going to be important to keep your employees and customers healthy and happy when they come into your company.
If you find that it is hard to control the humidity around you, there are a few options that you can use in order to help with this. An HVAC system working with a humidifier in the winter and a dehumidifier in the summer will be able to help. You can talk to a professional to learn more about which one will work the best for you.
Check the Ductwork
According to the Department of Energy, it is estimated that 35 to 40% of the air that will go through the HVAC system will be lost through leaky ductwork. This is a lot of wasted energy that you are paying for along the way. This is an expense that you should not have to deal with. If you suspect that there are leaky ducts in your business, then it is time to call in the professionals to take a look and get the repairs done.
Once you get the leaky ducts fixed, you will quickly notice that the comfort level in the office or the property is more comfortable. And your energy bill will go down each month, allowing you to spend more money on other things that are more important to you.
Get Things Fixed Quickly
When you notice that there is something wrong with a component of the HVAC system, then you need to take a look at getting it fixed quickly. The longer you wait to get things fixed on the system, the more expensive that fix will be. It can go from a quick repair to a full replacement in no time at all.
When you hear a lot of loud noises and clanking, if you notice that the HVAC system does not seem to be working as efficiently as possible, or your energy bills are going through the roof, then it is time to get the HVAC system fixed as soon as possible. An HVAC professional will be able to take a look at the system and make it as good as new.
A properly working HVAC system in your commercial property can be important. The more you keep up on the maintenance, the longer the system will last for you. When something does go wrong with the HVAC system, you need to call in the professionals to help get it under control. Our team at Surna Cultivation Technologies is here to help. We have the right professional training to take a look at your HVAC system and get it repaired so your commercial property can get back to business in no time. Trust our team to help keep you moving.
