Saving on your company’s energy bills doesn’t necessarily mean you have to purchase the latest energy-efficient HVAC system to replace your current one. Sometimes just one small change or a simple repair can provide huge energy savings. The biggest advantage of the latter approach is that you won’t have to disrupt operations on a large-scale — which means you won’t have to lose money in order to save some.
In this article, Dittmer Air and Heat, a local company offering residential and commercial HVAC repair, discusses three common HVAC mistakes that could be causing your business’ high energy bills.
Dampers that don’t operate properly are one of the biggest contributors to wasted energy and poor indoor air quality. The amount of energy wasted is particularly significant when the outdoor air dampers break while in a fully open position. When the dampers are positioned incorrectly, this can affect the quantity of fresh air that’s introduced into a building.
With insufficient outdoor air coming in, indoor air quality suffers. Too much outdoor air, on the other hand, can result in energy waste, as the HVAC system tends to have to work harder to heat or cool this air.
Oftentimes, building managers focus on air conditioning systems when performing HVAC maintenance. This causes them to overlook the cooling towers, which are basically designed to disperse heat from the condenser-water system to the atmosphere. That’s why any interference with this function can greatly affect the efficiency of the entire system. Make sure to have the towers checked at least once a week to ensure water is flowing and being distributed properly.
HVAC ducts are often neglected because they’re out of sight. This is also one of the most common reasons why ductwork damage can remain undetected for years. Make an effort to pay closer attention to your HVAC system’s ducts, and have them inspected at least once a year.
Dittmer Air and Heat consists of seasoned professionals who can help you with an array of services such as heat pump repair and air conditioner maintenance, among others. Call us at (407) 233-0730 or fill out our contact form to request a consultation.