In today’s data-driven world, even simple systems are usually controlled by microchips. Although the engineering principles behind HVAC have been consistent for nearly a century, HVAC systems increasingly rely on sophisticated digital technology.
In today’s data-driven world, even simple systems are usually controlled by microchips. Although the engineering principles behind HVAC have been consistent for nearly a century, HVAC systems increasingly rely on sophisticated digital technology.
Whenever you detect a mysterious smell, the first place to check out is your HVAC system.
This is just as true with a large commercial HVAC as it is with a small home air conditioner.
There are many different opportunities for an HVAC system to emit a strange odor. However, that doesn’t usually mean that there’s a mishap within the commercial compressor unit itself.
Whether your operations rely on one compressor or one hundred, it’s essential to have the right spare parts in stock. When you have compressor spare parts available at the workplace, you can respond to issues quickly. It may be the difference between a brief downtime and weeks of disruptions.
Like so many other pieces of sensitive industrial equipment, compressors are designed to come to a stop before they break down completely. If a compressor overheats or trips a breaker, it gives you a golden opportunity to troubleshoot before a repair turns into a replacement.
When servicing a commercial compressor, you might run into all kinds of conditions that you don’t expect. Documentation is often limited, so it can be difficult to know exactly what’s going on unless you’re an experienced compressor technician or have access to one.
Sports, music, industry conventions, and more have been on hold since early 2020.
Now, at last, it’s safe for events to start appearing in the schedule. Civic centers from coast to coast are getting ready for an exciting season. While there may still be occupancy limits and other restrictions, it will only get safer and easier for groups to gather. Before you know it, large events will be the norm everywhere once again.
Air quality is something most people don’t think about much until it goes bad.
By the time poor indoor air quality has noticeable effects, it has probably already deteriorated a long way. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be many times more polluted than air outside. Risks increase in older buildings and those with higher occupancy.
What do you think of when you think of poor air quality?
Businesses rely on the operation of a commercial HVAC system to ensure comfort and safety. Both your staff and the public expect that your HVAC will work around the clock. Just as people enjoy walking into a cool blast of air conditioning on a summer afternoon, they will notice if your building is hot, muggy, and uncomfortable.
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.
If you are getting unsatisfactory performance from your commercial compressor, it’s important to ask yourself why. The compressor itself is often looked at as the most likely culprit when a system doesn’t work as expected, but there are many factors that can contribute to that failure.
It’s true that the compressor is the “heart” of your system, but it’s not the only crucial piece!
If your commercial refrigeration or HVAC system fails, it’s a wise idea to perform a full root cause analysis and get down to the true cause. Otherwise, even a replacement compressor may not last as long as you want.
Up to 90% of Commercial Compressor Failures Could Originate Elsewhere in Your System