Spring Cleaning your HVAC

Spring cleaning isn't just for your closets and desks - making sure your facility's cooling systems are clean, well-maintained and properly functioning should be top of mind when the weather begins to warm up. Here's why:

Indoor Air Quality - rising pollen counts combined with dust, mold or other harmful airborne materials can easily infiltrate your building if air filters are not regularly replaced and ventilation systems are not properly maintained. If these particles settle on system coils or ducts, they can create grime and grow mold or bacteria that affect air quality.

Performance - A Southern California Edison report revealed dirty evaporator and condenser coils can reduce cooling capacity by as much as 40 percent. Inspecting for dust and grime, tightening and lubricating electrical components, and checking refrigerant levels ensures facility equipment is prepared to handle the heavy cooling loads of spring and summer.

Efficiency - Clean HVAC systems are more likely to perform efficiently and less likely to waste energy. And don't let last season's thermostat settings waste energy during the Spring's milder climate, when altering operating hours and system settings can create energy savings.