Your commercial HVAC system is most likely one of the biggest systems in your business. It’s also most likely one of your most expensive systems. Because this is such a crucial part of your business, it’s important that you protect the investment you’ve made. One of the easiest ways to protect your system is through preventative maintenance. Even if you’ve struggled with maintenance over the years, it’s never too late to get your business set up on a maintenance plan. Let’s look at a few reasons why you should be taking your commercial HVAC maintenance seriously.
 

1. Decrease Your Energy Use

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that air conditioners use about 6% of all the electricity produced in the United States. That’s a lot of energy. Since HVAC systems use so much energy, it’s crucial that you keep your system in top running condition. We've observed that when your system is operating efficiently, it will use less energy. Company and business owners need to be concerned about how much energy they are consuming on a monthly and yearly basis because this contributes to their overall carbon footprint on the earth. Any time a system isn’t in good shape, it’ll work harder than it should. This will result in more energy usage than is necessary, and who wants to be responsible for wasting this precious resource?

2. Avoid Expensive Repairs

There’s always the temptation to ignore a problem and hope it goes away on its own. This is never the case with HVAC maintenance. We've seen that HVAC problems get progressively worse the longer they are ignored. When this happens, you’ll wind up spending more money than if you’d just had the problems repaired in the beginning. The Pacific Partners Consulting Group reports that for every dollar of deferred maintenance, you can expect $4 toward your costs later on. That’s not a good way to be spending your money. The smarter option is to call HVAC professionals who handle commercial issues and have them deal with your problems. Our commercial HVAC contractors can help with a variety of issues for various industries and businesses. We want to help you avoid wasting your money!

3. Enhance Air Quality

One of the simplest types of HVAC preventative maintenance is changing out air filters. When you change out air filters on the proper schedule, you will do your business so many favors. First, you’ll improve the overall air quality of the building. In addition to that, you’ll take stress off the entire system. In our experience, this means that the system will run more efficiently, and it can run longer.

4. Improve Safety

The safety of your commercial building is determined by how safely the systems in the structure are running. When major systems malfunction, it can create safety issues for everyone in the building. Since your HVAC system incorporates both water and electricity and possibly other types of fuel for heating, you also have the distinct potential for fire hazards. You need to keep your system properly inspected to make sure safety issues are not developing. Our commercial HVAC experts are very happy to inspect your system to ensure that it's safe.

5. Extend Your System's Lifespan

Another vital reason to prioritize your HVAC maintenance is because it can significantly lengthen the lifespan of your entire system. The lifespan of the system is what will determine the ultimate ROI you receive. If you are forced to replace your system too early, you won’t get the same return on the investment you made. Preventative maintenance is sometimes the key to a long-lasting system. Don't let your system be one that breaks down earlier than it should.

These are just a few important reasons why you should prioritize your commercial HVAC maintenance for your business. According to This Old House, air-cooling products accounted for about 57% of the HVAC market revenue earned in the year 2022 alone. Make sure your dollars are being used in the best way possible. If you’re looking for commercial HVAC contractors in your area, please contact J.F. Jacobs, Inc today. We are here to help you with your HVAC preventative maintenance, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!