Hvac Preventative Maintenance In Hi-rise Buildings

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Having energy efficient Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system installed or retrofitted in your Hi-Rise is one of the most effective measures you can take to reduce the operational costs and environmental impact of your building. But your best efforts to reduce energy use will be lost if well-designed commercial building maintenance procedures are not in place. Commercial building maintenance programs can improve the operating efficiency of your Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system and reduce energy costs by 5 to 20 percent without a significant investment. Addressing HVAC preventative maintenance at the beginning of a project can help optimize energy efficiency later. That’s one of many reasons to have a maintenance agreement with an experienced facilities management team. They can coordinate with you from the start to insure proper HVAC preventative maintenance is taking place.

Your HVAC Preventative Maintenance Program

Here are some tips on creating an effective commercial building HVAC preventative maintenance program:

* Keep operational procedures and ...
... manuals updated and available to your team
* Maintain up-to-date documentation on all building systems, including drawings
* Keep detailed records of your HVAC preventive maintenance program with schedules and notes on all maintenance performed
* Work with a well-trained facilities management firm and maintenance staff and offer training opportunities to keep them current on emerging technologies
* Monitor and track the performance your building’s systems and do a cost analysis to track the effectiveness of the HVAC preventive maintenance program

HVACâ€Commercial Building Maintenance Essentials

Like a car, a Hi-Rise building’s Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system requires some periodic care. Energy consumption and efficiency are linked closely to HVAC preventative maintenance. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning parts and equipment need to be periodically cleaned, repaired or replaced to operate at optimum performance. Keep in mind during the design phase that it will be critical for your team to have access to HVAC components like chillers and boilers for continuing commercial building maintenance and repair.

Here are some of the essentials for proper HVAC commercial building maintenance:

* Have a maintenance agreement with a qualified HVAC facilities management firm. Be sure they perform seasonal tune-ups that include a check of combustion efficiency, refrigerant charge and belt tension
* Check ducts and piping for leaks or damage and apply sealer and tape as needed. Leaky ductwork is one of the largest contributors to cooling loss
* Replace or repair old worn out values. They are inexpensive to replace and can make a significant impact on energy costs
* Clean your heat pump, air-conditioner and chiller regularly. The accumulations of dirt on evaporator and condenser coils inhibit heat transfer and raise energy costs
* Check, clean and replace air filters regularly. Dust and dirt make fans less efficient

Air ventilation and distribution systems should also be well maintained and frequently checked for optimal performance. Regularly inspect your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for biological and chemical contaminants. Poor indoor air quality lowers energy efficiency, raises costs and endangers occupants. Regular cleaning of equipment with environmentally safe non-toxic cleaning products can improve indoor air quality.