Maintenance
Maintenance services
When you choose an HVAC-R maintenance agreement with Stateside Mechanical Co., you’re getting value for your maintenance dollar.
Whether you’re reviewing a maintenance agreement for the first time, or considering a new service provider, Stateside Mechanical Co. would help make understanding the different maintenance programs available to meet your buildings goals an easy process. Each of which can be customized to match for your buildings specific needs and budget.
Basic maintenance should be done by a qualified HVAC-R specialist when it comes to both commercial and industrial systems. This is not because it is too complicated for in-house to undertake, but because it requires many specific tasks that need to be done regularly. We would be more than happy to assist!
The Top Reasons For Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance is important for a number of reasons:
Employee Satisfaction
When employees are comfortable, they are happier and more productive, providing higher retention — all positives for business operations. The alternative, waiting until a system fails, usually causes discomfort and disruptions.
Downtime Losses
Lack of maintenance is the biggest contributor to production equipment failure and lost revenue. Scheduled checks are required to ensure your company's production process is kept online and in optimal working condition.
Indoor Air Quality
Dust, dirt and debris can collect within HVAC units and the connected ductwork, circulating through a building, wreaking havoc on indoor air quality. Routine maintenance will ensure the proper amount of ventilation air is introduced into your building and coils and filters will be kept clean. Different levels of filtration can be achieved through the use of MERV filters depending on your needs.
Energy Efficiency
An energy-efficient HVAC system will have a less negative impact on the environment. Proactive actions will ensure your HVAC system is operating as energy-efficiently as possible, simply by conducting regular filter changes and basic system evaluations.
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Energy Consumption
Energy Reduction through preventative maintenance can be achieved by reviewing your facilities energy-consuming components, and evaluating their energy-efficiency measures (EEMs).
An example of a no-cost EEM would be changing the operating schedules of building equipment. In some cases, the technician finds that certain systems are running more than they need to be, and simply scheduling them less would not impact the building function, but provides a free solution to energy savings. If the technician discovers a failed economizer on a piece of equipment, fixing or replacing the economizer would be a low-cost way to conserve energy, as it would reduce the roof-top unit or chiller’s hours of operation. Most no-cost or low-cost items can be implemented immediately, with an immediate payback, or of less than 1 year.
Capital improvements identified usually have a larger payback period, from 1 to 2 years up to 20 years-plus, depending on the EEM. For example, it’s fairly common for an energy audit to recommend installing variable frequency drives on motors, a practice that pays for itself within 2 to 5 years.
For EEMs with a larger price tag and longer payback period, utility and government incentives can lighten the financial burden to speed up the return on investment.
HVAC equipment – including chillers, boilers, and the air-handling system.
Lighting.
Building automation.
Domestic hot-water system.
Process loads