Why is Good HVAC Maintenance Important
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HVAC systems are designed to regulate temperature, they also ensure an optimum air cleanliness inside a given area, room or building. To ensure the equipment is performing at its best, at any stage of its life cycle, an effective maintenance programme is key. In this blog we look in more detail at just some of the reasons why good maintenance is important.
“The benefits of well-maintained and regularly serviced HVAC equipment will serve to save you money, alleviate the overall strain on your equipment and create a clean, fresh and comfortable environment for all.”
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Extend Life Expectancy
If maintained properly, commercial HVAC systems can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years, long after their extended warranties. When the best operating practices, regular maintenance and service are followed to the manufacturers standards, the life expectancy of your system can easily be extended beyond that.
Reduce Risk to Your Business with Less System Failures
HVAC system breakdowns cause disruption to any business and can be a costly disaster, particularly in critical areas such as a Communication Room or laboratory. If a suitable environment is not kept, this can also affect the productivity of your staff and deter customers and clients in visiting your premises. Poor air quality can also cause health risks, which can lead to staff being off sick.
An effective maintenance package will ensure your HVAC system stays reliable which reduce the risks to your business.
Key Benefits of a Good HVAC Maintenance Programme
Protect Initial Investment
HVAC systems are a huge investment, so it is natural to want to protect and extend the life of your systems. Having a specialist, bespoke maintenance plan in place is the first step. This will ensure best equipment performance because the highest maintenance standards are met and at the optimum frequency.
Protect Warranties
All manufacturers offer warranties and extended warranties, this can range anything between 1 year and 10 years (for installations carried out by the highest qualified installers, certified by the manufacturer). A manufacturer approved HVAC service plan during this period will ensure the warranty’s validity for the whole duration.
Reduce Running Costs
Under maintained HVAC systems will have higher running costs due to their mechanisms working harder and consuming more energy. Older systems running on obsolete parts, will breakdown more often, this will cost more in repairs and maintenance costs. Proper maintenance schedules provide Facilities and Building Managers with a more regular view of their equipment’s health and overall status.
Improve Efficiency
Well maintained and serviced HVAC systems will perform more efficiently. Cleaning filters, removing any obstructions, this could be anything from dust to pests. Replace and upgrade necessary electrical components of the system. All these services should be completed by a good maintenance provider.
Healthy Air
Quality, clean and fresh air in the workplace and public spaces occupied by people is paramount to their health and welfare. It is essential for preventing the spread of viruses, pollution and allergens. HVAC filters are designed to filter air, so it is important to have filters replaced or have them professionally cleaned at intervals suited to the premises’ footfall and use.
In addition to healthy air, some premises have specific air temperature, pressure, flow and humidity requirements. Regular maintenance provides a more consistent climatic environment to occupants and objects in places such as museums, hospitals, and laboratories.
As a person who may have the responsibility of maintaining the compliance of a building, it is imperative that you always employ qualified staff to maintain the equipment and systems whilst following the standards set by the equipment manufacturers.
However, there are still tasks that you can complete to aid the process. To find out more about what you can do yourself and what should be kept to a qualified, experienced service provider, download our most recent eBook - A Guide to HVAC Maintenance.
The purpose of the eBook is to provide Facilities, Building and Estate Managers with a useful guide to the compliance regulations and best practices that surround the maintenance of HVAC systems in the workplace. This guide is for anyone who is responsible for, or has a vested interested in, getting the best performance and longevity out of their HVAC assets.
Download our eBook to find out more about:
The regulations and best practices that surround the maintenance of HVAC systems in the workplace
Why a good maintenance programme is so important
What an effective planned maintenance programme should include
What faults to look our for
Reactive maintenance and what is classed as an emergency
When to replace your HVAC systems
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The information provided within this eBook is intended to be non-technical and provides general information only on the subject matter.
