With the UK energy crisis in full swing, building and facility managers must start making changes to improve energy efficiency on building HVAC systems to significantly reduce power bills. The combination of heating, ventilation and cooling often consumes the most energy for a commercial building, and according to the Department of Energy, HVAC systems use about 35% of a building’s energy on average.
Here are some important energy saving tips that will make your HVAC system more efficient, save money and even help your carbon footprint:
1 - Maintenance: Regular maintenance is the best way to keep your system in great shape and identify small issues before they become big problems!
2 - Retrofit: Retrofitting HVAC equipment is one of the quickest ways to solve chronic problems with high energy consumption. On average energy consumption can be reduced by 40% when retrofitting HVAC systems and equipment.
3 - Repairs: It’s tempting to hold off on repairs, but this strategy isn’t effective when you add the constantly growing cost of inefficient HVAC operations to the repair expense.
4 - New System: Upgrading to a new system is beneficial if your HVAC system was installed over a decade ago. New models have far better Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER).
5 - Clean Air Filters: Dirty clogged filters result in blocking of airflow and decreasing the efficiency of the system by a significant amount. Clean filters regularly to ensure consistent efficiency of the air conditioning units.
6 - Insulations: The average cost of insulation is typically about 5-10% of the HVAC systems building cost. An investment in insulation easily results in substantial savings in heating costs during the lifetime of the building.
7 - Temperature: Don’t set your buildings heat too high or too low. Changing the temperature by just 1°C will make a big difference to the amount of energy used and can reduce bills by up to 10%.
8 - Smart Technology: HVAC monitoring systems can continuously observe energy consumption and overall performance of your equipment, leading to lower energy use, reduce costs, improved environmental performance, and minimise shutdowns and business interruptions.
Contact JSA Service today for a free site quote to see how we can save you energy, money and future problems with your HVAC system - 01932 780 321.