HVAC Maintenance Tips for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses

Numerous small- to medium-sized businesses lack facility managers. Because of this, business owners tend to neglect HVAC maintenance and inspections to focus on their main business operations. Let’s take a restaurant owner, for example. While it’s understandable that they’re busy as a beaver, trying to handle HVAC or restaurant refrigeration repairs on their own will take a significant amount of their already precious time.

However, we cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure that your business’ HVAC system runs smoothly year-round. Here Dittmer Air & Heat shares with you a three-step process you can easily remember as A-I-M.

Assess

You may have a lot of friends or family members who have encountered HVAC problems similar to the one you’re currently facing. Don’t immediately jump to conclusions and think that their case is the same as yours, however. That said, you should have a professional HVAC contractor inspect your unit thoroughly so that they can diagnose the problem and come up with a solution. This enables you to pinpoint the problem and save on repair and utility costs in the long run. Even if your HVAC system isn’t currently having any issues, it doesn’t hurt to have them do a quick check-up to find areas wherein the unit can be optimized or upgraded further.

Invest

Remember to invest in the right HVAC system for your facility. Keep in mind that an HVAC unit is a long-term investment that’s meant to provide comfort, convenience and energy efficiency all year ’round. After all, you wouldn’t want to invest in a second-rate unit that could require HVAC air conditioner repair services regularly.

Maintain

Don’t stop at simply purchasing and installing an HVAC system for your business. Always remember to have it regularly inspected and maintained so that you can get your money’s worth. As tempting as it is to skip scheduled maintenance services to cut costs, keep in mind how much you’ll save by keeping your HVAC system running smoothly. Not only will this give you the desired comfort and efficiency, but for some businesses it will also help keep products fresh and ready to be sold. Neglecting regular maintenance could put your HVAC system at risk of premature deterioration or damage. Keep inspections, repairs and maintenance at the top of your priority list.

If your business needs an  indoor air quality testing session or other HVAC services, cast your worries aside and turn to Dittmer Air & Heat! We’re NATE certified and A+ rated by the BBB®! Call us at (321) 637-0170 or request a free consultation by filling out our contact form.