Getting the most out of your business isn’t always about having great sales and customer service, it’s also about ensuring that the very building(s) that you do business in is outfitted with the proper equipment to provide optimal conditions for workers and for customers. What could be such an important piece of equipment for a business? An HVAC system.
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems are used to help regulate the airflow of hot and cold air, as well as ventilating areas. You most commonly know about HVAC from your home’s unit. Businesses require some different HVAC needs than a residential home, so here are things to consider.
Choosing the Right Installation Company
Firstly, you need to make sure you’re picking a trained and professional crew or individual to come in, give you a quote, and provide you with excellent service. The experts at Reznor HVAC showcase what kinds of things to look for in a company, many of them obvious, and some not so obvious. Firstly, make sure they have plenty of testimonials or reviews from clients, see if they have a well-crafted website and if they share work they have done. These are good criteria for finding the right installation company that can specialize in industrial/commercial HVAC.
Understanding the Size of Your Business
The size of your business, in literal terms, is a requirement to consider when figuring out the BTU needed for HVAC. BTU, or British Thermal Units, is the measurement of heating and cooling. The factors that go into this will include how many people are in the building, the available power sources, and an important one, the height of your ceilings. Measure the square footage of the rooms of your business to figure out the sizing which will help the installation company get you the right HVAC system.
Possible Filtration Needs
Every HVAC system handles ventilation and filtration, but depending on your business, you might need more than just the base level of filtration. If your business is in woodworking/carpentry, automotive (ex. Paint and coating), or anything industrial, you’re going to need some serious filtration for powders, dust, and other particulates. Check your filters to see how dirty they get to figure out the strength of ventilation you’ll need from a new system.
Heat and Cooling Requirements
As mentioned, there is a lot that goes into figuring out the HVAC as it relates to the size of your business. The most notable is that a lot of people in the building will require more power to heat or cool, but so does the climate. Humid climates need stronger HVACs, which is something that the installation company can help walk you through, but it’s good to know if your business requires stronger or weaker systems.
You want your business to run smoothly, and often people associate that with products sold, satisfied customers, and expanding growth, but it’s sometimes as literal as making sure the building is working fine. In this case, you need to find the right HVAC system which is what these questions will help you ask yourself.
