Commercial HVAC Systems - What You Need To Know

For a comfortable, healthy and productive work environment, HVAC systems play a vital role. Commercial HVAC systems account for about 40% of the total energy consumed in buildings. Therefore, it is important that substantial measures should be taken to keep these systems efficient so as to minimize energy losses.

If you want to upgrade or make any changes to your HVAC system, you should consider the amount of load on the system. Efforts should be made to minimize the load on the system so that the system operates less frequently and newer system if installed has to work at the minimum level.  

A few tips to reduce the working load on the HVAC system:

• Try to reduce leakage by adding insulation and tighten the building shell.
• Use ENERGY STAR qualified windows.
• Use newer lighting system that is efficient and emits less heat into the conditioned space.
• Optimize solar gain depending on the climatic conditions.
• Make smart choice of office equipment and electronics. Use the ones that emit less heat.

Efficient Vs Inefficient systems

Efficiency plays a major role in every discipline of life. Efficient heating and cooling systems not only save energy bills but also contribute towards a green and sustainable future. You can save almost 20% on energy consumption if you replace your 10 year old air conditioner with a newer one. If you are installing a new air conditioning unit, consider the size of the unit that will be sufficient for the building or the area covered. A suitable capacity air conditioner would never overburden your energy consumption. Ask HVAC professionals to determine the right size by proper load calculation by means of referring available literature and manuals.

Heating and cooling needs vary, depending on the weather conditions. It may not be necessary to always use HVAC systems or air conditioners. You may also condition the air by means of evaporative coolers. These coolers utilize water to cool spaces and are much cheaper than air conditioners and consume relatively less energy during their operation.