As a building owner or facilities manager, you’ll eventually be confronted with the decision to replace your current commercial HVAC system or keep it in service for a bit longer. There are several factors that may influence your decision to maintain or replace your existing HVAC system, but chances are your decision will be based on the five criteria listed below.
Consider Your System’s Age
Although they’re are designed to be a bit more robust than a typical residential HVAC system, commercial HVAC systems can still age just like any other type of equipment.…
There are plenty of variables to consider as you shop for your next air conditioning system, including price, brand name, and energy-efficiency ratings. However, size is the most important of all of these variables. All too often, many homeowners make the mistake of buying an air conditioner that’s too large or too small for their home, resulting in wasted money and poor cooling performance.
The following explains the importance of making sure your air conditioner is the right size for your home.…
When the weather begins to cool down outdoors, you’ll most likely shut down your air-conditioning system for the rest of the year. But before you do so, it’s important that you clean any parts of your cooling system that could potentially cause you problems in the summer, including the outdoor unit. Here’s what happens if you don’t clean up the outdoor unit before you shut down your system and the tips you can use to do this job quickly.…
