If you don’t think about cleaning your commercial HVAC unit as often as you should, then now is the time to start focusing on what you need to do.
Summer is in full swing, so you might think that every day will be bright, breezy, and delightful. However, pollen and other spring allergens are still around, and they can affect the indoor air quality of your building. If you don’t think about cleaning your commercial HVAC unit as often as you should, then now is the time to start focusing on what you need to do. Here is why it’s so important to keep your commercial HVAC unit clean.
Regular Maintenance Matters
When your commercial HVAC unit is running at peak performance, your building is a much more comfortable place to inhabit. Not only will your employees and visitors feel much better, but they’ll be happier to raise the visibility of your company, which in turn can help generate new leads for future business. Changing air filters makes a tremendous difference, as does cleaning up the drains, condensers, and coils. Regular preventative maintenance is an inexpensive venture, especially compared to the major costs involved with replacing your entire system in case of total failure.
Getting Rid of Pests
When your commercial HVAC unit is not well-maintained, it can invite the presence of bugs, rodents, and other pests that contribute to broader systemic problems. For instance, ants, spiders, cockroaches, rats, and squirrels can all get into the ductwork that circulates the conditioned air through your building. Although effective, the use of chemical pest repellants is inadvisable, because you can never be sure where they will end up; instead, it’s safer to have your air ducts inspected and cleaned more frequently during the summer months, particularly if your building features a rooftop HVAC unit.
Removing Outdoor Contaminants
Whether your business is located in Baltimore or Washington DC, life in a major metropolitan area can be noisy and full of pollution. The noise from the area can bother your employees, but noise pollution isn’t the only problem they’ll have to contend with. Dust and exhaust fumes can infiltrate your building, aggravating allergies or other respiratory conditions that make your workers miserable. When your commercial HVAC unit is cleaned, it will decrease the number of outdoor contaminants that affect your indoor air quality.
Removing Indoor Contaminants
At the same time, you’ll also have to address problems caused by indoor contaminants. One such problem to deal with is the buildup of mold and mildew inside your building since these pests can cause severe allergic reactions. Likewise, dust, pet hair, smoke, and paint fumes can all cause a variety of problems, from headaches to dizziness and shortness of breath, depending on the severity of the allergy. By ensuring that your commercial HVAC unit is kept clean, you can help slow the spread of these indoor contaminants.
Crockett Facilities Can Help!
Crockett Facilities Services, Inc. (CFSI) is committed to helping building owners, property managers, engineers, and facility professionals lower their operating expenses through HVAC preventive maintenance. We can develop a cost-effective, customized preventive maintenance plan for your commercial building that will provide you with peace of mind, improved comfort, and energy savings.
To learn more about the importance of HVAC Preventive Maintenance, please contact us at 202.600.2787 or mford@crockett-facilities.com. Our PM contract customers receive priority service with 24/7 emergency service in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.