Commercial HVAC tips to Save Money this Winter

In the cold, blustering months of winter, it can be tempting to have the heat on from December through March. Heating accounts for approximately 40% of the electricity used in commercial buildings and facilities. Better heating and cooling performance along with energy efficient measures can not only provide energy cost savings but better thermal comfort and air quality. If you are looking to reduce your costs and improve performance, consider the following:

Upgrade Your HVAC system

Outdated technology in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems can significantly increase business costs and may provide uncomfortable working conditions, which in turn, could also affect productivity. Often reluctance to the upfront costs, or perceived difficulty, delays much needed upgrades. Some costs may be alleviated by working with an HVAC contractor and sourcing financial assistance, in the form of rebates. Technical difficulties can be lessened by working with qualified commercial HVAC experts and technicians, who are familiar with the complexities.

Programmable Thermostat

Frequently adjusting the heating in your system is not an efficient way to save energy; instead invest in a programmable thermostat for comfort and energy-efficiency throughout your building or facilities. A security locking device for your thermostat can also prevent employees from additional and often unnecessary energy heating costs.

Establish Preventive Maintenance and Service

Have a regularly scheduled maintenance plan that would include the replacement of all air filters, clean all coils, and check for proper sequence of operation of the heating and air conditioning equipment.  Verify that the system is properly sized and working in its most efficient manner.

If your HVAC system requires maintenance, or if you are looking to upgrade your current system to be more energy-efficient, call M.J. Fahy today and speak with an expert commercial HVAC technician. Let our years of experience help guide you to the proper solution for your business.