Energy costs take up a huge chunk of spending for commercial businesses each year. Lowering your energy spending can generate savings that can be used to expand your business and boost income. One way to do this is by starting with your HVAC systems, as they are one of the biggest energy consumers in the average commercial facility. Properly maintaining your HVAC systems reduces energy consumption and ensures reliable equipment performance.
Here, we provide the ultimate commercial HVAC inspection checklist. Following these best practices can lead to reduced energy consumption, prevent costly repairs or replacements, and ensure your system is running smoothly.
The Importance of Proactive HVAC Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance plans involve inspecting your HVAC equipment and performing basic maintenance procedures (cleaning, lubricating, etc.) at scheduled intervals. HVAC preventative maintenance plans require consistent effort from a dedicated maintenance team. Although PM plans may incur routine maintenance costs, they significantly reduce costs associated with expensive repairs and replacements, making them worth it over time.
One of the most significant advantages of preventative maintenance is that it reduces the risk of emergency repairs. A PM plan also prolongs your equipment’s service life, reduces energy consumption, and ensures your system is operating as intended. By regularly inspecting and cleaning the various components of your commercial HVAC system, you can find potential problems and solve them before they cause catastrophic failure and unexpected downtime.
The Commercial HVAC Inspection Checklist
The most effective maintenance programs involve inspecting your HVAC system twice yearly. This is usually done in the spring, to ensure the air conditioning is functioning properly, and in the fall, to check that the heat is working correctly. Inspecting your HVAC unit involves many steps, making it important to work with an experienced and professional maintenance company.
Fall Inspection
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During the fall inspection, it’s important to perform the following tasks:
- Inspect the duct system and clean as necessary.
- Replace heating equipment filters
- Inspect the condition of pulleys and belts and replace them as needed
- Clear pans and drain lines
- Check all electrical connections
- Check fan and blower motor operation and adjust if needed
- Inspect ignition and burner assembly
- Lubricate bearings, motors, and other moving parts
- Test safety controls
- Inspect heat exchanger
- Inspect thermostat and temperature controls
Spring inspection
The spring inspection entails the following:
- Clean the air conditioning coils and air handling unit including blower chamber and drain pan.
- Replace cooling equipment filters
- Lubricate or replace belts
- Clean evaporator and condenser coils
- Measure the refrigerant level and recharge if necessary
- Clear pans and drain lines
- Check all electrical connections
- Check fan and blower motor operation and adjust if needed
- Lubricate bearings, motors, and other moving parts
- Check that the thermostat and other controls are operating properly
- Test safety controls
- Check for adequate airflow
HVAC Preventative Maintenance from Interior Maintenance Company
Implementing a proper commercial HVAC preventative maintenance plan is crucial in reducing energy costs, prolonging the lifespan of equipment, and preventing costly emergency repairs. To ensure your HVAC system is inspected properly and thoroughly, it’s important to work with an experienced and reliable HVAC or Mechanical contractor with commercial and industrial experience.
As part of our capabilities, we offer commercial duct cleaning services designed to improve indoor air quality, decrease energy consumption, extend HVAC system service life, and enhance overall safety. We are NADCA certified, meaning we stay up to date on best practices for HVAC system inspection and cleaning. Whether you are in a small or large facility, we can handle almost any air duct cleaning project.
For more information about our air duct cleaning services, or to partner with IMC for your HVAC PM plan, contact us or request a quote today.