HVAC maintenance and IAQ

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) in your building is important for companies looking to minimize common indoor pollutants and mitigate the risk of health issues for employees and visitors. Maintaining your HVAC system is a key component in improving the IAQ in your building, and a proactive approach can help maintenance managers avoid the spread of germs, avoid mould, and improve the performance and function of indoor employees.

Taking a preventative approach with your HVAC system can help you provide clean air inside your building:

• Schedule a spring tune-up to ensure your HVAC system is functioning properly to meet the spring and summer cooling demands. Checking the connections, cleaning the evaporator and condenser coils to remove the buildup, and testing and lubricating all moving parts should all be part of the tune-up to enhance the performance and improve the longevity of your system.
• Perform regular maintenance like air filter changes to improve function and lengthen the lifespan of your equipment. Dust and debris accumulate on the filters and can be released through your building, so maintaining a regular replacement schedule is important.
• Dirt and dust can also accumulate inside your thermostats, so cleaning and calibrating thermostats as part of your spring maintenance helps keep your system in optimal working order.
• Consider upgrading to smart solutions like programmable thermostats if you haven’t already, as these technology tools can help provide valuable data to limit use and reduce costs.
• Check refrigerant levels and for signs of leaks, which can cause your system to work harder than it needs to, increasing energy use and overworking the system.
• Clean the air ducts to remove any dust, dirt, or mould that may have accumulated over the winter.
• Stay vigilant in monitoring and controlling the humidity in your building. Recommended humidity levels should be between 30 and 60 per cent to limit dust levels and mitigate the risk of mould. Facility managers can purchase tests to determine their building’s relative humidity and can purchase humidifiers and dehumidifiers to remedy the issue.

By conducting a spring tune-up on your HVAC system, you can help avoid disruption during the hot summer months, lower your expenses, limit the spread of germs, and improve your IAQ with efficient cooling in your building.

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