5 Benefits of Retrofitting Your Commercial or Industrial HVAC System

5 Benefits of Retrofitting Your Commercial or Industrial HVAC System

September 25, 2023 by Timberline

Years ago, your company (or the owner of the building out of which you operate) made a substantial investment in designing and implementing a commercial or industrial HVAC system to keep occupants and visitors comfortable, healthy, and happy. Now, imagine the system is beginning to “show its age.” It happens to even the most advanced solutions and typically includes symptoms like:

• Short or more frequent cycling. An HVAC system that is functioning optimally will run less often than one struggling to maintain the desired temperature.
• Energy bill increases that are not due to rate hikes. If it is costing more to achieve and hold the same temperatures in your building, you should investigate.
• Leaks. Fluid draining from or pooling near an HVAC system component can be a symptom of a significant decline in the system’s “health.”
• Blowing air that doesn’t support the thermostat’s temperature setting. If you’re seeking to cool the building and the airflow from your system isn’t particularly chilled (or the opposite when heating the building), that’s a red flag.
• Insufficient airflow. For your system to heat or cool your building effectively, it has to produce adequate airflow. Reduced airflow is something that should get your attention.
• High humidity. If occupants or visitors report that it feels “damp,” “humid” or “sticky” in your building, the HVAC system may be failing.
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