In order to keep your business cool during the summer, you need to make sure your HVAC system is up to the task. Here are some of the major HVAC repairs you should consider making this summer to keep your employees and your customers happy in the summer heat.
Old is not gold
You might have to replace your entire system if your HVAC unit is over ten years old. Heating and cooling technology has come a long way in the last decade, and spending the money to repair an old unit each year will end up costing you more than buying a new, energy efficient model. If you notice you’re sinking money into the same old repairs year after year, it’s time to get a new model.
Go for spiral ducting
If your business still has old rectangular ducts traversing the ceiling of your office, you should consider installing energy-efficient spiral ducting. A spiral duct or an oval duct create a more welcoming aesthetic for customers while promoting energy efficiency; while airflow can get caught or pool water in rectangular ducts, spiral ductwork has a sleek design that promotes airflow throughout your business. In your average home, nearly 30% of your air is lost from leaks or poorly connected rectangular ducts. Spiral duct fittings slip seamlessly together for optimized efficiency.
Clean your filters
Even if you have the best spiral ducting around, clogged air filters lower the quality of your air and make your machine work harder than it should, therefore wasting money. Clean your clogged air filters to boost the airflow through your new spiral ducting to keep your employees cool and happy during these arduous summer months.
If you haven’t already, it’s important to clean and inspect your HVAC system at the start of summer and winter. These are the most important months you’ll rely on your HVAC system, so testing its efficiency will ensure you’re not wasting your money and time on an old system with rectangular ducts. Making the switch to spiral ducts along with your HVAC upgrade is not only energy efficient, it’ll look better in the long run.
