Residential HVAC systems are relatively simple: If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.
Not so in the world of commercial HVAC systems. The basics remain the same – the compressor moves refrigerant gas through the system and air is heated or cooled depending on which components it goes to next – but there are many more considerations to bear in mind.
Whether you are running a refrigeration system or commercial air conditioning, a compressor unit is essential to all cooling functions. The compressor is the key component that enables refrigerant gas to move through the system. If it fails, the entire cooling system comes to a stop – no matter the details.
The right compressor improves performance and enhances system longevity, giving you the output you want while remaining energy efficient. For systems in demanding environments, a Danfoss scroll compressor may be a wise choice.
When you think of a compressor, odds are good you think about refrigeration first.
After all, the compressor is the central part of any refrigeration or cooling device. It compresses refrigerant gas to get it to the right volume and does most of the mechanical work necessary to move it through the system.
As the weather gets colder, many commercial cooling compressors in business buildings get a well-deserved break. The change of seasons means compressors don't need to work as hard and are less likely to fail. Now’s a great time to make sure you are up-to-date on compressor maintenance.
But indoor air quality remains a concern all year round, and the temperature is just one factor.
The commercial compressor is responsible for two functions that make our modern world possible: Air conditioning and refrigeration. Without them, day-to-day life would look very different.
Although each component in a cooling system makes an important contribution, it’s the compressor that compresses refrigerant gas and provides the necessary mechanical energy. All other parts rely on it.
Restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, and cafeterias all around the United States depend on walk-in refrigerators. Average operating costs for a walk-in cooler were estimated at about $126 per month for a 8x8 unit in 2014 – energy costs have risen since then, and with them concerns about unit efficiency.
Experts estimate large office buildings in the United States use an average of 20 kilowatt hours of electricity per square foot every year. Large offices are those with 100,000 or more square feet of space.
High heat can age your HVAC system in a hurry, especially the most crucial part: The compressor.
Sweltering heat means higher demand throughout your entire HVAC system. Sometimes, relatively minor problems with a component worsen rapidly and degrade performance system-wide. The risk is especially high if the last maintenance check was more than three months ago.
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