Understanding Your Restaurant's Hvac System

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You know people don't want to be hot when they eat. That makes your restaurant's HVAC one of your most important team members! Most people know they need a working HVAC for their business and that it should be running efficiently, but that is about it. If you need some type of commercial HVAC maintenance in Kennewick, WA, you want it to be done well and for a fair price. If you don’t know anything about your unit, though, this can be nearly impossible to know for sure. You're completely at the mercy of the HVAC technician.

By far, most technicians who come to your restaurant for Kennewick HVAC preventive maintenance are upstanding and professional. You still want to know for sure, though. With that in mind, let’s break down exactly what your unit is and what to expect from any type of service work.

The basic parts of your HVAC unit
Thermostat: Your thermostat is where you could turn the system on or off.
AC unit: This is a unit placed outside of the homes and uses electricity ...
... to operate. A compressor and coolant liquid inside extracts heat from the air. The hot air is dispersed outside and cooled air is contained inside- right where you want it!
Furnace: This part supplies heat and operates on either oil or natural gas sources. The heat exchanger is within the furnace, which is responsible for making the air warm.
Ductwork: This is the transit system for hot and cold air. This is responsible for moving temperature controlled air around the business and connects the entire system together. Think of your ductwork like the pipes that complete your plumbing system.

There are still a few other aspects of the system, like a breaker and wires, but these may differ from one system to another. In general, all HVAC units have the above mentioned parts.

There are a few other things you need to know!
Now you know the parts of your HVAC system, but you are not done learning just yet. Before someone can give you a cost estimate for any type of repair, installation, or commercial HVAC maintenance in Kennewick, WA, they must know a little bit about your restaurant itself. One of the most important things is how big your building is. Let's say you need some ductwork done. The ductwork and air duct replacement can cost between $1,000 and $3,000 depending on the size of your building and therefore how much ductwork is needed.

You've learned a lot about your HVAC system and how important the building size is to your total cost, so now is the time to pick up the phone and call an HVAC technician. Let them know you need help, either just maintenance, a quick repair, or you think you may need a new unit. You can breathe a sigh of relief knowing when they talk to you about the problem, you'll actually understand what they are saying!