Tips For Preparing Your Commercial HVAC System For The Summer
Monday, March 19th, 2018
As the weather warms up for spring and summer, your commercial HVAC system will have to shift from warming your property to cooling it. Knowing how to identify potential issues and planning for them is the best way to prevent potentially expensive repairs. To prepare for summer, you can clean your air filters and ducts, get regular system tune-ups, and practice preventative maintenance.
Clean your air filters
The air filter is one of the most important parts of your commercial HVAC system. In the winter, it works overtime to clean the air before pushing it into your building. At the end of each season, you should clean out all of your air filters. You should clean them more frequently depending on where your buildings are situated. For instance, if your business is located next to a refinery, your air filters are likely cleaning more from the air.
Commercial HVAC systems require more attention than residential systems because they handle far greater quantities of air and more contaminants. If your HVAC air filters aren’t properly maintained, the indoor air-quality of your business will be negatively affected.
Clean the air ducts
Similar to air filters, you also need to clean air ducts at the end of every season. Air ducts work like your nose, catching dust and other contaminants that can impede the free flow of air. However, air ducts are frequently overlooked in favor of other maintenance items. If there are major obstructions in the air ducts, your commercial HVAC system will be forced to work harder for longer, which will increase your energy costs and repair expenses. A good rule is that if you cannot remember the last time your air ducts were cleaned, they probably need to be cleaned.
Get regular tune-ups
Similar to your car, you need to give your commercial HVAC system an occasional tune-up. Doing this will help you find issues that affect efficiency and those that could result in major repairs. Tuning up your system can also improve overall performance. You will want to have the tune-up before the heat of summer sets in. If there are issues, you want plenty of time to fix them before your HVAC stars operating constantly again. You cannot afford to shut down your commercial HVAC for extended periods in the summer.
Tune-ups include monitoring refrigerant levels and replacing this when needed. If your commercial HVAC system does not have the correct amount or if there is a leak, it will not cool the building properly. If you are still using R-22 refrigerant, you should contact an HVAC service company because this type has been phased out. Even if you can still find this refrigerant, it will be more expensive.
Preventative maintenance for your commercial HVAC system
Similar to tune-ups, you should also practice preventative maintenance. Track when you purchase components and replace aging parts before they break down. Address every small question about efficiency, and over the life of your commercial HVAC, you will experience significant savings in energy and repair costs.
Expert commercial HVAC services in the Texas Panhandle
If you would like to learn more about preparing your HVAC for summer or preventative maintenance, contact the professionals at Allen’s Tri-State Mechanical. Call us at (806) 376-8345 or Contact Us by email to learn more about our Commercial HVAC services and how we can help you.
