Choosing the Right Commercial HVAC System for Your Business
Whether you’re building a commercial space from the ground up or preparing to upgrade your business’s modern HVAC equipment, you need a commercial HVAC system that keeps staff members comfortable and protects products from extreme temperature fluctuations. Perfection Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration’s commercial department explores your options and how to choose the best equipment that’s right for you. Contact us today about your heating and cooling needs.
How To Pick the Right Commercial HVAC System for Your Business
Choosing a new HVAC system for a commercial space is often more challenging than shopping for equipment for residential properties. You could own an industrial-level manufacturing facility or a small business in a local strip mall, either way you must carefully assess your needs and consult with an experienced company that knows how to help you navigate through the difficult process of choosing the right HVAC system for your business. Look at your current heating and cooling equipment for clues about what you need.
Assessing Your Business’s Specific Needs
When exploring new HVAC solutions, invest in equipment that matches your facility needs. Much like residential buildings, commercial buildings need HVAC systems with capabilities that match the building size, zones, and number of rooms. You might also have more specific demands, such as:
- Ductwork connection: Some systems require ductwork while others don’t. If you want to eliminate ductwork in an already limited building space, you might explore ductless options.
- Thermostat locations: Larger industrial spaces often need multiple thermostats to control the temperature at all levels.
- Climate-controlled storage: Storage areas sometimes require a highly controlled climate to maintain product integrity.
Your new commercial HVAC system should enhance product quality and team comfort while minimizing energy usage.
Evaluating Energy Efficiency
Don’t cut costs in the wrong areas. For example, you might find a cheaper air-handling unit that requires less cash up front, but you might pay for your choice in the long term as a less efficient air handler uses more energy than a higher-quality unit.
Learn more about SEER ratings and how they can make or break your utility expenditures. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio determines the energy an HVAC system uses compared to its heating and cooling output. Shop manufacturers that earn positive SEER ratings to save money on utility bills and potentially obtain tax incentives.
Considering System Type and Features
There are numerous types of commercial HVAC systems to choose from, including the following:
- Rooftop unit
- Chiller
- Variable air volume systems
- Split systems
- Packaged units
- Variable refrigerant volume systems
In addition, you’ll want to consider accessories such as programmable thermostats, advanced filtration, and zoning capabilities. Your commercial HVAC service provider can help you choose.
Think About Budget and Long-Term Costs
How much does the system cost? How much could you save with a more energy-efficient system? What will maintenance costs look like? Think about the overall cost of ownership, from potentially fixing or replacing broken parts (like a heat exchanger) to the system’s lifespan.
Ask Perfection Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration About Commercial Installation Services
Shopping for a new commercial HVAC system? Contact Perfection Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration to learn more – Call us at 812-508-8387 to speak with one of our experienced commercial team members today!