Utility costs such as heating and cooling often double or triple for commercial facilities. As much as 40 percent of commercial operating costs come from heating and cooling. Regular HVAC system maintenance or replacing an older unit are ways to control your facility’s heating and cooling costs. Here are six ways to keep your commercial HVAC costs under control in Ocala, Florida:
Upgrade Your Commercial HVAC System
Today’s HVAC systems are manufactured to be nearly 100-percent efficient. Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system in a commercial facility can make a significant difference. An energy-efficient system can offer you more consistent heating and cooling throughout your facility. As a result, it’ll help you improve comfort and reduce your monthly utility costs.
Older HVAC systems may require more repairs as they age. When you upgrade to a new system, you can generally offset installation costs by eliminating the need to perform frequent repairs on an older system.
Schedule Regular HVAC System Maintenance
Regardless of the age of your HVAC system, you need to keep up with routine preventive maintenance. Scheduling HVAC maintenance can help you maximize your HVAC system’s efficiency while also identifying any necessary repairs before they turn into expensive ones. We recommend that you schedule HVAC system maintenance at least two times per year — once in the fall and again in the spring.
Change the Filter Routinely
You can complete some tasks to help maintain the efficiency of your commercial HVAC system. Changing the air filter regularly allows air to flow freely through your system. A dirty air filter forces your HVAC system to work harder, which can increase your utility costs and the wear and tear on the system. Check your filter every month, and change it as needed. As a result, you’ll help maintain efficiency and healthy indoor air quality.
Improve Insulation
Insulation is important in a large commercial building. More square footage often means you have more space to heat and cool. If the spaces you’re attempting to heat and cool aren’t properly insulated, you’re likely to notice a significant increase in your monthly utilities. In addition to improving the building’s insulation, identify any cracks or gaps around windows or doors. Add caulk or weatherstripping to these areas to decrease air loss.
Install a Ductless Air Conditioning System
A ductless air conditioning system offers many advantages in a commercial setting, including:
- Take up less space
- More affordable to install
- Offer better indoor air quality
- Increase the comfort and efficiency of your office
With ductless systems, cool air doesn’t have to flow through a series of ducts before reaching your office. When you operate a ductless system, you can seal off parts of an office that you don’t need to cool. As a result, you’ll waste less money on cooling spaces inside your facility.
Use a Smart Thermostat
Programmable thermostats are a great way to control energy efficiency in any building. Since office buildings maintain regular business hours, it can be easier to take advantage of the many benefits of these thermostats. During a busy workday, you may not always stop to remember to adjust the thermostat before leaving for the day.
Installing a smart thermostat allows you to:
- Set a heating and cooling schedule
- Maximize your energy efficiency
- Create a comfortable office environment
You can access your smart thermostat from your smartphone when you’re away from the office. As a result, you’ll always have control over the temperature in the office.
Heating and cooling are some of the most expensive costs of maintaining a commercial space. By finding ways to maximize your office’s HVAC system, you can control these costs. Before you waste all of your hard-earned income on inefficiently heating and cooling your commercial office, call Sun Kool Air Conditioning, Inc. today at (352) 330-1067 to discuss additional ways to increase the efficiency of your commercial HVAC unit.
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