Business Owners Can Keep Their Cool with Routine Commercial HVAC Maintenance

In our line of work, we have the unpleasant duty of working in intense heat when residential and commercial air conditioning units fail during the hottest months of summer. To keep our customers cool, sometimes we must service commercial AC compressors on roofs and residential air conditioning components in attics. It’s always a sweaty job, but it’s never thankless when we get the air back on for our customers!

Commercial air conditioners are required to work incredibly hard to keep customers and employees cool, so it is crucial to protect your HVAC investment with regular commercial air conditioning maintenance in the Tampa Bay area. According to HVAC.com, “Not all businesses require the same needs from their HVAC systems. Customized commercial HVAC maintenance plans may be offered by your preferred (HVAC contractor), which will provide the specific care your system needs to boost performance.
Facility managers and maintenance departments can keep commercial HVAC systems running more efficiently through regular commercial HVAC maintenance.” Even though all air conditioning units are not the same, best practices in commercial air conditioning maintenance should include a complete checklist that the service technician uses as a guideline.

Business owners can keep their cool with routine commercial HVAC maintenance using these guidelines:

Schedule commercial air conditioning maintenance in the spring and fall for cooling and heating
needs, respectively. Generally, commercial units benefit from quarterly service.
It is recommended that commercial AC maintenance be performed by a reputable commercial
HVAC technicians, like those employed by Proficient Air.
Preventative maintenance is essentially a tune-up for HVAC systems, helping them operate
more efficiently year-round.
Repairs may be necessary to correct existing issues to prevent compromised performance and
system failures.

The following is a checklist used by Proficient Air service technicians for commercial HVAC maintenance:
For outdoor components:

Coil and cabinet are inspected and cleaned
Drain pans and condensate lines are cleared of obstructions
Compressor is inspected
Fan motor and blades are inspected and lubricated
Control box, switches, wiring, and safety controls are inspected
Refrigerant level is measured and recharged if necessary

For indoor components:

Blower assembly is checked and cleaned
Belts are lubricated or replaced
Combustion blower housing is cleaned
Evaporator coil, drip pan, and condensate lines are cleaned and cleared
Burner assembly is inspected and cleaned
Ignition system is cleaned
Safety controls are tested
Heat exchanger is inspected
Flue system is checked for dislocations and wear
Control box, wiring, and connections are checked and tightened
Air filter is replaced or cleaned
Duct system is checked

Check and Change Air Filters

Air filters should be inspected every three to four weeks to ensure the filter has not become
clogged with debris. *High traffic areas may need more frequent filter changes.
Changing of air filters should be performed every three to six months, per the manufacturer’s
recommendation, or as needed.
Maintenance staff should stay on top of air filter checks and changes, as restricted airflow through the HVAC systems hinders performance and increases energy consumption. During periods of heavy use, it may be necessary to replace filters more frequently.
Remember: running your commercial HVAC systems with clean air filters can lower energy consumption by up to 15%. Program Thermostats
Program thermostats at the beginning of heating and cooling seasons and when temperatures are such that the HVAC system is not working overtime.
When it’s time to switch from one HVAC system to the next, or when the HVAC system does not run as frequently, check the programming on your building’s thermostats to ensure settings are optimal for energy savings. Even if you’ve programmed heating and cooling schedules in the past, it is smart to review the settings to make everything is operating properly as needed.

Periodic System Checks

Perform periodic system checks monthly or as often as necessary.
Check thermostat operation. If your thermostats are not operating correctly throughout the season, your HVAC system could be running more frequently than necessary, boosting your energy consumption. If thermostats are not working properly, have them repaired or replaced.
Check drip pan and drain lines. Clogs in your HVAC system’s drainage lines can cause moisture to back up into your building, allowing mold and mildew growth that has the potential to cause damage to the system and its surrounding. Make sure the drip pan and drain lines are emptying correctly and remove any obstructions that occur.

With proper commercial HVAC maintenance, your commercial air conditioning system will operate more efficiently year-round, saving energy costs and overhead expenses while reducing the need for costly repairs. Working with a trusted commercial HVAC professional, like Proficient Air, a custom commercial HVAC maintenance checklist for preventative care can be specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of your commercial air conditioner.

If your commercial air conditioner is under warranty, Proficient Air honors warranty repairs on most equipment, whether we installed it or not. Warranties only cover parts, however, and are subject to a warranty fee. Labor is an additional charge with warranty repairs.

Proficient Air also offers affordable commercial HVAC maintenance contracts to ensure air conditioner and heating units are carefully inspected and properly maintained to prevent system failures. Should you need commercial air conditioner repairs in the Tampa Bay area, you can count on prompt, professional service by Proficient Air. Proficient Air is a family-owned and operated mechanical contracting business invested in providing our customers with the very finest strategies in commercial cooling and heating systems at a reasonable cost and quality you can rely on. At Proficient Air, the customer always comes first. We take pride in giving our commercial customers the personal attention they deserve!

Remember Efficient Care = Proficient Air.
Proficient Air provides commercial cooling, heating, and refrigeration services, making us a one-stop shop for all your commercial HVAC-R needs. We offer installation, repairs, and maintenance of split systems, package units, rooftop units, coolers, freezers, reach-in coolers, ice machines, and more.

If you need a dependable, experienced commercial HVAC-R service expert, you’ve found the best at Proficient Air! Contact us today for commercial HVAC-R maintenance and repairs in the Tampa Bay area. 727.386.2732

Source:
HVAC.com