THE BASICS OF HVAC SYSTEMS FOR YOUR BUSINESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

While there are numerous ways to control indoor temperature with air conditioning units, this blog will be breaking down HVAC system.

WHAT IS AN HVAC SYSTEM?

HVAC stands for ‘heating, ventilation and air conditioning’ which uses a reverse cycle outdoor unit that heats or cools the outside air. It then pumps that air into the building via ductwork to deliver it to each room. In addition to your air conditioner and furnace, HVAC can include combined systems like heat pumps and indoor air-quality equipment like purifiers. It also encompasses the control systems and smart thermostats that help everything work together.

HVAC units can also control humidity and improve air quality with air cleaners that capture bacteria, spores, and even virus-sized particles.

WHY USE AN HVAC SYSTEM?

In Canada, air conditioning is inevitable. With regular spells over 35 degrees celsius throughout our hot summers, very few homes and businesses can manage without some form of it. What makes a HVAC system for commercial buildings a good option is that they are the most efficient way to cool larger spaces. A split system air conditioning wall unit may be perfectly fine for a living room, a bedroom or a small reception area, but if there are employees and customers occupying larger areas of a building, then these wall units simply won’t cut it.

IS IT WORTH THE EXPENSE?

HVAC installation can be costly, which is why some people try to avoid it by having multiple wall units placed instead, but this is an ineffective way to heat or cool buildings, and will only end up costing more in the long run.

Then there is the necessity of providing a comfortable space for your employees and customers. Worker productivity increases when indoor air quality and temperature are satisfactory, especially when it’s hot and humid outside. Customers are also more likely to return if they know there is a good respite from the weather outside.

HVAC systems are specifically designed for heating and cooling entire buildings, while other singular units are not. Whilst they can be seen as a large expense in the beginning, as an investment it can begin to pay for itself. It can be a hard decision to calculate but ultimately, the benefits will far outweigh the cost.