As climates evolve and seasons change, maintaining a clean and efficient HVAC system for your commercial property is more crucial than ever. But increasingly, one of the most overlooked elements is the cleanliness of the coils themselves. Depending on how much pollen or pollution is in the air where you work or live, coupled with how close you are to highways and roadways, coils can quickly become clogged – which can ultimately cause your cooling system to break down entirely.
What are coils?
Within an HVAC unit, evaporator and condenser coils work together to complete the heat exchange process that keeps your space cool. Over time, however, these coils can accumulate pollen, dust, pollutants, and other debris. When coils are dirty, they become less efficient at transferring heat, leading to higher energy consumption and increased wear on the system.
In severe cases, dirty coils can become clogged by a combination of debris buildup and condensation that forms on top of the debris –- resulting in costly repairs and incredibly uncomfortable downtime for everyone in your building!
This is why regular cleaning of HVAC coils (we recommend once a year) is essential to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency. Professional maintenance services can effectively remove particle accumulation, improving system efficiency and extending the lifespan of your HVAC equipment.
Environmental Changes and Air Quality
Air quality today is markedly different from what it was even 15-20 years ago. Environmental factors such as increased pollution levels, urbanization, and climate change contribute to poorer outdoor air quality. You know those white puffs of pollen that float by ever-so-lightly during the warmer months? Those, combined with car exhaust and other allergens and pollutants, can really clog up the external coils.
Benefits of Regular Maintenance
Regularly cleaning coils helps mitigate the effects of external pollutants on the functionality of your system, and extend the life of your unit. Additional benefits include:
- Energy Efficiency: Clean coils improve system efficiency, leading to lower energy bills.
- Extended System Lifespan: Proper maintenance helps HVAC systems operate longer with fewer breakdowns, reducing overall maintenance costs.
- Reduced Downtime: Well-maintained HVAC systems experience fewer operational issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring a comfortable indoor environment.
- Environmental Benefits: Efficient HVAC systems consume less energy, reducing the environmental impact and contributing to sustainability efforts.
Conclusion? Keep your coils clean!
The cleanliness of coils is just one crucial component of ensuring you get the most out of your HVAC system. As environmental conditions evolve, prioritizing coil cleanliness is essential for ensuring efficient operations, lower energy costs, and equipment longevity.
By investing in professional HVAC maintenance services, commercial building owners (and homeowners, too!) can proactively address the effects of outdoor air quality on HVAC performance, and in the process, ensure occupant comfort and well-being.
Contact us today to schedule professional HVAC maintenance services.