Are you paying huge electricity bills every month for your business? If you have an older HVAC system that is driving your energy bills, you might be considering an upgrade. But what if your current financial status doesn’t allow you to install a new air conditioning unit? Does it mean that you will continue to foot large electricity bills for your commercial facility?
Also, regardless of how well you maintain your air conditioning unit, it will need to be a replacement at some point. Most of the HVAC systems have a life-span of 15-30 years. The functional life of these units is determined by the brand and style of the equipment. When your HVAC’s useful life ends, you will need to choose between replacing the entire system or retrofitting your HVAC unit.
What is HVAC retrofit?
HVAC retrofits allow you to utilize higher efficiency equipment and to add features to your existing HVAC unit to increase safety, comfort, durability, and efficiency. HVAC retrofitting helps to solve various air conditioning problems such as fluctuating temperatures, poor air movement, and changes in moisture levels. Sometimes, making small changes such as adding economizers can sealing ductwork in your air conditioning unit can change its performance significantly.
How do you know it’s time for HVAC retrofit?
Most of the HVAC retrofit projects arise from the need to increase efficiency, comfort, and safety of the air conditioning unit. Besides, you may need to retrofit your HVAC unit if:
• It is more than ten years old
• The electricity bills keep going up without any logical explanation
• You spend more money repairing your old HVAC system
• You experience changes in the indoor air quality
An old HVAC unit will require frequent repairs, lose efficiency, and also compromise comfort with time. When you get to this point, you may need to retrofit your air conditioning unit to restore its performance.
Common HVAC retrofit upgrades
There are various types of HVAC units, and they require different retrofit upgrades. Some of the equipment that are best candidates for retrofit upgrades include chillers, boilers, and package rooftop units. Retrofit upgrade services offered by certified HVAC contractors include:
• Sealing and replacement of ductwork
• Installation of airside economizer
• Replacing old compressors with new generation screw compressors
• Fitting carbon dioxide sensors
• Fitting supply fab speed controls
• Fitting smart temperature and humidity controls
Retrofitting your HVAC unit is an easy and inexpensive way of increasing efficiency, comfort, and safety to your building. The amount of money you save monthly on electricity bills is enough to fund your retrofit project. If you would like to learn more about retrofitting your HVAC unit, don’t hesitate to talk to us at 408-295-2182.