With Halloween gone and daylight savings over, the winter days are going to become a problem very soon. Their arrival brings cold weather and long nights. So for your business, you should really think about your HVAC system. The temperature in the office is key to productivity. If temperatures are too cold your workers will be too busy shivering to concentrate on their jobs. Blast the heating too high and they’ll be sweating and distracted. By maintaining your HVAC system, your employees will be able to work in peace, knowing it’s warm enough to battle the winter chills but not too warm that they think summer is still in effect.
So here are some tips on keeping your HVAC system maintained throughout winter.
Cleaning
The vents of your HVAC system will slowly build up with dust and dirt over time. This will both restrict the airflow and push these harmful contaminants into the air, affecting your worker’s health. This can be especially harmful if anyone in the building has allergies or asthma. The dust and dirt can also attach themselves to coils and motors, decreasing the efficiency of the HVAC and leading to higher bills as it struggles to work.
This can be easily solved by giving the vents a vacuum. It is recommended to clean your vents around twice a year, so leading up to the winter months is the perfect time to get this sorted. This is because a lot of additional irritants are in the air after summer, such as pollen, leading to buildups of particles in your vents that need to be cleared as soon as possible.
Scheduled Maintenance
Any small issues with your HVAC system can spiral out of control into larger problems, so it is best to check them often. Set a specific day every month for you to examine the health of your unit, checking the systems and replacing the filters if needed.
Don’t Ignore Issues
You may want to avoid an expensive bill by ignoring the signs of a problem, but this will just lead to further, more expensive problems down the line. Listen out for any strange sounds coming from the system, such as rattling, grinding or buzzing sounds. Any of these could be an indication that something is wrong with your system. And if you can’t locate and fix the problem yourself, it’s time to call in a professional.
Mitchell’s
If you need professional help with your commercial HVAC system this winter, get in touch with Mitchell’s. We help with everything from boiler replacement to heating installations, so your systems will be safe in the hands of our professional heating engineers. Give us a call today on 01452 302206 to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff and set up an appointment. Or visit our website now to find out more about our full range of services, including more about our commitment to installing air-source heat pumps to help buildings work more efficiently to help reduce their bills and carbon footprint.