An Expert's Guide to Commercial AC Maintenance in NC

For North Carolina schools and businesses, a reliable HVAC system isn’t a luxury. Studies find that cognitive productivity declines by 10% when indoor temperatures rise above 78.8°F. Your staff, students, and volunteers struggle to stay on task. Shoppers don't want to linger.

From the humid regions near North Carolina's coastal regions to the heat domes that hit the Triangle, an efficient, effective commercial air conditioning system is everything. It's not just the heat that makes your business's AC system work harder.

As systems switch from heating to cooling, spring's blanket of yellow-green pine pollen fills the air and lands on your outdoor AC equipment. That blanket coats the coils, making it difficult for your system to disperse heat outside your building efficiently.

Commercial AC maintenance in NC is key to staying cool on sultry days. Yet it's often the last thought on the minds of building managers or company owners. An organization's AC system isn't often considered essential to the business until they fail. Commercial AC maintenance in NC should be an essential part of your business strategy.

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The Importance of Preventative Commercial Air Conditioning Maintenance

Imagine running your company car for a year without ever changing the oil or rotating the tires. You're going to experience a catastrophic engine failure or tire blowout. Just as oil changes are key to your vehicle's longevity, preventive commercial air conditioning maintenance is essential to keep your system running smoothly.

Moving from reactive maintenance to preventive maintenance offers a wealth of benefits. 

Costly Breakdowns Decrease

Imagine being in the middle of the workday with a truck coming to pick up the order for your valued client. An unexpected AC failure is making the workplace too hot. Your workers have to take more frequent breaks to drink water and cool down. 

Unexpected heat makes server rooms and computers overheat. Stores and restaurants may have to close. Apartment buildings need to ensure tenants aren't at risk of heat-related diseases or medical emergencies.

When you have your HVAC system maintained, you save money by avoiding inventory loss, work stoppages, and closures. With routine commercial HVAC maintenance in NC, technicians catch minor issues before they lead to costly breakdowns.

Energy Costs Plummet

In the U.S. Energy Information Administration's survey (2018), the average commercial building spent $23,900 on energy. Heating and cooling account for 41% of that. 

When your coils are covered in dust, pollen, and grime, the system has to work harder to cool your building. Routine maintenance ensures your system works efficiently and lowers your energy bills.

Equipment Lifespans Increase

One of your biggest business expenses is replacing a commercial heating and cooling system. A well-maintained HVAC system often lasts 15 to 20 years. If you skip routine commercial air conditioning maintenance, you can shorten that lifespan to less than 10 years.

Routine maintenance of your business's heating and AC costs money, but it's better than having to pay for a full system replacement a decade earlier than expected. Maintenance gives you another decade to save up for a new HVAC system.

Indoor Air Quality and Comfort Improve

Commercial cooling systems make a room cooler and help filter particulate matter from the building. High humidity levels in the summer increase the risk of mold and mildew that can make customers and employees sick. You want to improve comfort by ensuring a healthy indoor air quality.

Regular cleaning protects the health of your workers, clients, and customers. It also creates a cool, dry environment that people want to be in.

 

Commercial Cooling System Maintenance FAQs

How often should a commercial HVAC system undergo maintenance? 
It's best to have your heating and AC system cleaned and inspected twice a year. In the spring, it should undergo cleaning and inspection before switching from heat to AC. Then, have it cleaned and maintained again before the heat turns on in the winter.

What happens during commercial AC maintenance in NC?
Your business's AC system has the condenser outside and the evaporator inside. Both contain coils that transfer heat between your building and the outdoors, or vice versa. Both the indoor and outdoor components are maintained during a routine cleaning.

HVAC technicians visit your facility to inspect the belts, ducts, and electrical connections. The condenser and evaporator coils are washed, and condensate lines are cleared if necessary. Any moving parts are lubricated, connections are tightened, and the air filter is replaced. As a final step, the system is tested to ensure it's working correctly and that there are no refrigerant leaks.

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What areas do you serve?

Superior Mechanical offers commercial HVAC cleanings and repairs, including emergency services, throughout much of North Carolina, including:

  • Apex
  • Asheboro
  • Burlington
  • Cary
  • Durham-Chapel Hill
  • Fayetteville
  • Fuquay-Varina
  • Garner
  • Greensboro
  • High Point
  • Pinehurst
  • Raleigh
  • Randleman
  • Reidsville
  • Salisbury-Kannapolis
  • Wilmington
  • Winston-Salem

Don't Wait for a Costly Breakdown: Schedule HVAC Maintenance in NC

When you need emergency commercial AC repair in NC, costs increase. Not only are you paying more for the emergency HVAC technician to come out and diagnose your system, but you risk:

  • Closing your building until repairs are completed.
  • Forgoing profits to cover higher HVAC repair bills.
  • Losing valuable customers.
  • Missing important deadlines.
  • Paying medical bills for tenants with health issues arising from poor indoor air quality.

The most expensive commercial HVAC repair is the one you could have easily prevented through routine commercial cooling system maintenance. You save money and frustration by having your heating and cooling system inspected, cleaned, and maintained for optimal year-round performance.

Superior Mechanical's certified HVAC specialists offer customized commercial AC maintenance in NC. We set up a proactive maintenance plan lan that meets your budget and cooling demands. Complete the online form to schedule HVAC maintenance today.

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