TIP #8 A case for Maintenance Picture yourself driving down a highway. You hear a sound, but you think nothing of it. Ten miles later you’re broken down by the side of the road, and your insurance is telling you that your car is a total loss. The reason— you hadn’t gotten an oil change
TIP #7 Change air filters on a regular basis. Dirty filters reduce system efficiency and increase costs. If your filters are dirty, then it likely means that the air you’re breathing may be full of dust and allergens. Indoor allergens have been proven to cause a number of physical symptoms that can be traced back
TIP #6 Tighten the electrical connections and lubricate all HVAC moving parts. Faulty electrical connections and lack of adequate lubrication can reduce the life of a unit. An HVAC system has a typical life of approximately fifteen years, but loose electrical connections can not only reduce its useful life but also cause unsafe conditions to
TIP #5 Check Furnace System Controls and Thermostat. It sounds simple enough, but this tiny extra step can save you money on heating and cooling. Adjusting the temperature in your facility when you’re away can ultimately save you up to 10% a year. Thankfully, we live in the age of technology, and nothing proves that
TIP #4 Your many blower components work together and are integral to your HVAC, so one bad apple can ruin the whole bunch. Blower components are made up of many parts, including a blower wheel, the blower housing, belts, motors, sheaves, bearings, isolators, etc. Each of these keep your system running well, and their failure
TIP #3 When good drains go bad, they cause more than a headache. An air conditioner not only produces cold air but also water in the form of condensation. If all works well, the condensation that results from the AC process drips into a drain pan. A problem drain system can cause water damage, bad
TIP #2 You wouldn't leave your phone half-charged, so don’t leave your refrigerant “charge” low. Refrigerant charge is the term used to describe the amount of refrigerant in your system, and low-levels of refrigerant can dramatically affect your equipment. A 15% under-charge can decrease the efficiency of your system by 25%. This is why it’s important to
TIP #1 Dirt is cheap, but not on condenser coils. Condenser coils play a crucial role in transporting heat from inside your facility to the outside. They are usually exposed to the elements and can get more than a little grime on them. As the dirt builds, it reduces the coils’ efficiency causing the condensers