Maximizing efficiency is incredibly important for commercial building owners. Large buildings are already expensive to operate without escalated heating and cooling costs. Add the cost of an inefficient HVAC unit and the total may floor you. The best way to lower energy costs for commercial buildings is to improve efficiency, increase equipment lifespan and reduce the need for repairs.
Scheduling professional maintenance is the best way to achieve this. If you are ready to schedule quality Red Oak commercial HVAC service, call Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling and Heating at 972-291-0740.
Continue reading for six tips on increasing efficiency and lowering energy costs.
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Complete an energy audit
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If you want to find the cause of energy bill spikes before you start upgrading and changing things, complete an energy audit. All you have to do is collect and analyze your energy bills for the last few years. Check for any patterns in cost spikes such as seasonal changes or lack of maintenance.
Doing this may be able to help you understand why your commercial buildings energy bills have increased or experienced major spikes. Once this is complete, you can make better decisions on how to improve the efficiency of your systems.
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Install programmable thermostats
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Programmable thermostats are an excellent way to save money. Building owners can set specific temperatures for different times of the day. For example, during the winter you could set the temperature to turn to 70º around 9pm, when employees will be gone, and back up to 76º at 6am, when employees start to arrive again.
This is a simple way to save money on your energy bills and it is completely automated which means you don’t even have to think about it! Programmable thermostats can also be configured to have different temperature schedules on the weekend versus on weekdays. Contact your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician to learn more about programmable thermostat costs and installation.
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Improve sealing to prevent duct leakage
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Occasionally, air ducts can develop leaks. These leaks can lead to serious energy cost increases as the HVAC system has to work harder to maintain the set temperature. Without an air duct inspection, you may not even be aware that there is a leak in your ducts. Fortunately, there is an easy solution.
An HVAC technician can easily seal the air ducts in your commercial building. They may do this by using insulation, sprayable sealant, foil tape or other methods. It is important to focus on any exposed ducts first, especially when it comes to insulation. Sealing and insulating ducts improves airflow, increases efficiency and contributes to improved comfort.
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Consider upgrading
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In some cases, it’s easier and cheaper to just upgrade your HVAC system. This is especially true for older systems that don’t operate as well as they used to. It is highly recommended to replace systems that are 10 years or older. Depending on what is oldest, you can replace your furnace, air conditioner, ducts or the entire system.
You may also want to consider replacement if you have to constantly get the system repaired. Constant repairs are a surefire sign that the system is on its way out. The last thing that you want is for the air conditioner or furnace to fail in the middle of the workday. This makes it even more important that you replace equipment before it fully breaks down.
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Change filters and clean vents
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Many commercial building owners overlook the importance of changing filters. Some believe it is a money trap and others try to get away with replacing them every six months. Believe it or not, clogged filters can cause major problems. When a filter clogs, it restricts airflow. This makes the system work extra hard to maintain the right temperature.
After so many weeks or months of this, the system may develop further damage or fail altogether. Not to mention the increase in energy costs that a clogged filter causes. Be sure to have the filters changed once a month to ensure high efficiency and low energy costs.
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Do not neglect necessary repairs or maintenance
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Never neglect repairs. When you neglect necessary repairs you are putting your systems at risk. The problem may become worse, may cause damage to other components or even cause the system to fail. For example, scheduling a repair for a slipped blower belt is far less expensive than replacing the entire air conditioner.
Scheduling furnace or AC maintenance is also incredibly important to the efficiency of your system. Technicians can bring your attention to a problem that you may not have even been aware of. When you schedule regular maintenance you are lowering energy costs, improving efficiency and reducing the risk for damages.
Reliable Red Oak Commercial Heating and Cooling Company
If you want to hire a reliable Red Oak commercial heating and cooling company, look no further than Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling and Heating. We have been working with companies in Red Oak and the surrounding area for over 50 years. Commercial building owners trust us to handle their extensive heating and cooling systems because they know we are the best.
Our team is dedicated to providing trustworthy and high quality service. We will never push a repair or a replacement that you don’t actually need. We believe in the importance of open communication with our customers – if you have a question about what we are doing, we will gladly explain. Commercial building owners choose Dial One Johnson because we don’t play around when it comes to providing excellent service.
As a local Red Oak company ourselves, we love being able to give back to our community and serve other local companies. We understand the importance of providing a comfortable space for your employees to work. This is why when our technicians provide any kind of commercial heating and cooling service, they go above and beyond to improve efficiency and air quality.
To schedule dependable and high quality Red Oak commercial HVAC service, give us a call at 972-291-0740 or contact us online.
Author Bio:
Sherrie Johnson-Hartsock
Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating is now owned and operated by Sherrie Johnson-Hartsock, with his grandson, Daniel Johnson, a third-generation plumber who is also the Service Manager.