Light Commercial HVAC: A Step ahead towards Future

HVAC systems are usually divided into two classifications: commercial and residential. Obviously in a home, you would use residential equipment. In a large commercial building, you’d use commercial equipment. But what about smaller business buildings that fall somewhere between homes and larger commercial spaces?

Many doctors’ offices, restaurants, and boutique stores fit into this category. The Commercial HVAC mechanical contractors call these spaces as being “light commercial” buildings, and there are a few particular types of HVAC systems that work well in such settings.

Packaged HVAC Systems

One type of system commercial HVAC service companies often recommend for light commercial use is a packaged HVAC system. These systems place all of the various components of an HVAC system inside one big box. The AC condenser, furnace, and circulating fan are all in the same casing. The only other component of the system is the ducts that run through the space.

Packaged HVAC systems are convenient because they can be placed on the roof. They are also available in a range of sizes, the smaller of which are suitable for the average restaurant, shop, or dental office.

Single Split Systems

Another type of light commercial HVAC system is the single split system. These HVAC setups consist of a separate air conditioner and furnace evaporator coil. Both of these units work in the same way — by moving heat from one side of the wall to the other. The air conditioner moves heat from the inside, out. The furnace moves heat from the outside in.

Single split systems are quite affordable and work well for commercial spaces that consist of a single room. They’re also easy for commercial heating and air conditioning repair contractors to work on. The furnace and air conditioner are separate, so you can have one replaced or repaired without worrying about the other.

Geothermal Systems

Geothermal heating systems work by circulating water or a refrigerant through pipes that run below ground. In the summer, they discharge heat into the ground. In the winter, they collect heat from the ground.

Geothermal systems work well for some light commercial businesses because they’re very energy-efficient. They can keep heating and cooling costs down and help businesses meet green and eco-friendly standards. Some geothermal systems can even supply hot water at the same time, so you get a furnace, air conditioner, and water heater all in one. This can be a more affordable choice in the long run.

If you need to heat and cool a light commercial space, you certainly have options. It is important to assess the size of your space, your budget, and your layout in order to choose the HVAC system that’s the best fit. At H & H Commercial Services, Inc., our commercial HVAC repair and service technicians will help you choose a great system for your space. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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