Here are some essential commercial HVAC maintenance tips to help keep your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems running efficiently:
- Air Handling Units (AHUs):
- AHUs regulate air temperature, humidity, and quality in commercial facilities.
- Regular maintenance includes:
- Replacing filters.
- Checking belts, capacitors, and coils.
- Cleaning condensers and contactors.
- Cooling Towers:
- These heat exchangers remove heat from water.
- Optimize efficiency by rebalancing water flow rates.
- Regular cleaning (at least twice a year) helps prevent Legionnaire’s disease.
- Chillers:
- Maintain detailed logs to track performance (flow rates, temperatures, fluid levels).
- Consider remote monitoring systems.
- Heat Pumps:
- Set cooling mode above 70°F to prevent indoor coil freezing.
- In heat mode, avoid going below 65°F.
- Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs):
- HRVs recover heat from exhaust air.
- Use it to preheat outdoor air.
- Regular cleaning and maintenance are crucial.
Remember, proactive maintenance reduces operating costs, extends equipment life, and ensures a comfortable indoor environment for your commercial building.
