Are You Ignoring these Signs You Need Commercial HVAC Service?

Staying up to date on HVAC preventative maintenance needs is essential. Your business relies upon your commercial heating and air system to maintain patron comfort and employee productivity. Properly performing systems cost less to run and require less frequent replacement. To head off profit pilfering problems at the pass, keep an eye out for these signs your system may put your business in the red.

Comfort Complaints

If your customers or employees are constantly complaining about the climate of your business, you’d be wise to take heed. It could be a simple thermostat malfunction or more pressing issue effecting performance and heating and cooling costs, such as insufficient refrigerant in the system, blower, or ductwork issues.

Difficulty Maintaining Temperature

As components age, your system will have to work harder to perform basic functions, cycling more frequently or running longer (but less efficiently) in efforts to maintain temperature.

Uneven Temperatures

When one room or area is frequently warmer or cooler than corresponding areas, or is typically stuffy, your system may be suffering unseen blockages or leaks within the ducts.

Thermostat Malfunction

Commercial HVAC repair contractors commonly see thermostat malfunction overlooked or mistaken for other system issues. A crucial part of your HVAC system, if the thermostat breaks down independently of other system components, it cannot give your system the instructions it needs to perform properly.

Weird Noises 

While some minor noises at startup and shutdown are normal, loud, grating noises can negatively impact your business’ reputation Clunks, shrieks, squeals, rattles, grinding noises, and even gurgling, hissing, and humming can be an indication of trouble on the horizon.

Foul Smells

Metallic, oily, pungent smells are often a sign of system malfunction, requiring rapid commercial HVAC repair and service. These could be rectified easily with a simple air filter change, or be a sign of other more significant issues such as a coolant leak, ductwork leaks/blockages, pest infiltration, electrical issues, or fried HVAC components.

Uncomfortable Humidity Levels

While some moisture results from normal system operation, the rapid onset of uncomfortably high humidity levels indicates a problem.

High Utility Bills

A system that struggles to heat or cool air draws more electricity than one performing properly. If your business’ utility bills suddenly spike, this can indicate a heating an air conditioning system in need of service. HVAC systems are often the largest consumer of energy in a business, so ignoring this could cost you a pretty penny over the long run. Ancient system? If your system is 10-years old or more it could be time for a replacement.

Don’t stick your head in the sand when it comes to pressing commercial HVAC service issues. Avoid the cost and inconvenience of emergency service. Schedule preventative system maintenance with the best commercial HVAC company in New Jersey. Contact H&H Commercial Services today.

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Which Dehumidification System Style is Best for My Pool Room?

Like your home or business requires HVAC to maintain occupant health and comfort, your pool room requires the assistance of an indoor pool dehumidifier to support the comfort, health, and safety of pool occupants. However, unlike the typical building, pool rooms are uniquely challenging containing a large quantity of water that continually evaporates, effecting moisture in the space.

Keeping Water in the Pool with the Right Dehumidifier

Commercial HVAC contractors in Philadelphia know, with the right dehumidifier, you can meet the special challenges of pool room environments, safeguarding indoor air quality and maintaining temperature and humidity level to provide a comfortable environment for swimmers.

Which Style Pool Room Dehumidifier Can Help You Best Meet these Needs?

Balancing comfort and indoor air quality goals with energy costs requires tradeoffs, making it essential to prioritize your pool room needs in advance.

• Heating & Ventilation System (H&V)
  This most basic style of dehumidification removes moisture simply by diluting it with outside air. Humidity control during the summer season is minimal, at +/-30%, with no cooling. During the winter season, the system must raise the temperature from outside air to 84-degrees F, an energy-intensive feat given typical winter temperatures around freezing.
• H&V with Heat Recovery
  An H&V with added heat recovery can significantly reduce the costs of dehumidifier operation for minimal additional cost, just 25-30% more than simple H&V systems. These passive systems recover the large portions of heat in exhausted air, using it to condition incoming air.
• H&V with Heat Recovery & Cooling Coil
  With heat recovery and the addition of a cooling coil, year-round pool room comfort can be maintained, albeit at a slightly higher operating cost. However, be mindful of coil size when selecting your unit. Typical coil sizes will rely on outdoor air dilution for humidity control, while larger size coils can serve as the primary method of moisture removal. Looked for chilled water over expansion coils for superior humidity control.
• Dehumidification with Mechanical Refrigeration & Hot Gas Reheat
  Similar to conventional heat pump-style commercial heating and air conditioning systems, this style of dehumidifier gathers heat from excess moisture in pool room air (rather than outdoor/geothermal sources). They are best for small-to-medium pool rooms, providing precise, all-season control. Like heat pump systems, they reduce operating costs and provide superior comfort, albeit at a higher initial investment due to additional installation complexity/components.
• Mechanical Dehumidification with Hot Gas Reheat & Pool Water Condenser
  The most efficient of all dehumidification systems, these systems can redirect heat from moisture in pool room air either back into the space or into heating the pool via the water condenser. Using all available energy sources including the pool water as an additional heat sink, these systems minimize fossil fuel use and operational costs.
• Alternative Tech

Hybrids of the above technology, such as Dectron dehumidifiers, can also be constructed based on owner preferences, operating requirements, and climate.

Drowning in pool room dehumidification technology questions? H&H Commercial Services has you covered. Contact our pool dehumidification experts for an in-depth consultation today.

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