When experienced commercial AC repair is needed, it’s often a time-critical matter. Employees, customers, and others are likely to be negatively impacted by an overheated building in the hot summer weather. In a worst-case scenario, the daily routine of business may have to be temporarily interrupted until commercial AC repair can be completed.
Because there’s never a good time for an air-conditioning failure to strike, preventing the problem is always preferable to the inconvenience of summoning emergency repair. Here are a few suggestions to stay ahead of issues that may trigger the need for commercial AC repair:
- Keep up with routine maintenance. Scheduled maintenance tune ups are always better than emergency repairs. Building-maintenance personnel should be staying up with routine, basic AC tasks such as replacing air filters in all units on schedule, checking drain lines, inspecting outdoor units for damage, etc. In addition, professional maintenance by certified HVAC technicians should be scheduled at regular intervals per the AC manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Select and maintain practical temperature settings. Avoid frequent adjustment of thermostat settings. Choose a comfortable temperature for occupants throughout the building and stick with it. Frequently fine-tuning the thermostat setting often imposes more wear and tear on system components, raises monthly operating costs, and doesn’t contribute much to indoor comfort.
- Pay attention to warning signs. If occupants of the building report unusual air-conditioning symptoms, don’t put off calling for qualified professional help. In addition to the obvious — the system is blowing warm air instead of cool — other warning signs that may indicate issues with AC components include: loud and/or unusual sounds from AC units or ductwork, water pooling around air conditioners, unusual odors from ducts, poor indoor air quality, or unexplained increases in monthly utility costs.
For certified professional service to deal with all facets of commercial AC repair and/or routine system maintenance, contact Jackson & Sons.
