5 Cost-Saving Tips For Your Commercial HVAC System This Winter

You shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg to have your commercial HVAC system keep your business warm throughout winter. Click here to learn about five cost-saving HVAC system tips that will work toward keeping energy costs down all winter long.

Every business knows that winter can be the most expensive time of the year, especially when it comes to managing various facilities such as a commercial HVAC system. With American small businesses spending an average of $60 billion a year on energy, finding ways to keep utility bills and heating costs as low as possible is often easier said than done. However, taking necessary preventive measures and knowing what maintenance guidelines to keep an eye out for will not only reduce the odds of furnace repair further down the road, but can also help significantly cut your energy costs.

Take a look at these five cost-saving tips to ensure your commercial HVAC system cools down your utility bill, while keeping your business warm and cozy this winter:   

Monitor Thermostat Temperature

As tempting as it is to keep the heat on at full blast during winter, you don’t have to crank up the thermostat to efficiently warm up your business.

●        The Department of Energy recommends maintaining an internal temperature of no higher than 68 degrees when your workplace is occupied, and no higher than 65 degrees when unoccupied.

●        It’s a general rule of thumb that you can save around 3 percent on energy costs for each degree the thermostat is lowered to during winter. 

Consider Smart Thermostats

The recent rise of smart thermostats (essentially automated thermostats that run on Wi-Fi and can be controlled via phone or applications) has proved to do wonders for reducing energy and utility costs. They can easily be attached to most commercial HVAC systems, and will automatically regulate your workplace’s temperature, so you don’t have to worry about it.

●        It’s estimated that companies investing in smart energy technologies such as automated thermostats can contribute to an overall 20 percent reduction in average company energy demand, as well as save up to 12 percent on annual heating usage. 

Schedule Routine Furnace Maintenance

It’s generally recommended that your business should schedule an appointment for routine furnace maintenance every spring and fall. Not only will this ensure the highest quality of heating for your workspace, but it will drastically improve air quality while reducing the risk of furnace malfunction, so your HVAC system can maintain pristine conditions all winter long.

Efficient Lighting Solutions

If your business requires top performance from its commercial HVAC system to maintain adequate heat, then cutting energy corners elsewhere will work toward lowering your overall utility bills. Seeking out efficient lighting solutions is a simple way to reduce energy costs throughout the winter.

Some general energy-saving, cost-efficient lighting options include:

●        Swapping out incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents

●        Replacing certain fluorescent lighting fixtures with halogen incandescent bulbs

●        Upgrading any incandescent lights to LED lighting fixtures

Switching over to LED lighting in general is reported to use approximately 75 percent less energy and last over 25 times longer than traditional fluorescent light bulbs. 

Replace Dirty Air Filters

While seemingly mundane, remembering to change out your HVAC system’s air filters will do wonders for enhancing air quality and improving overall heat transmission within your office or workspace. While it’s generally recommended to swap out used air filters every 90 days, frigid winter weather usually calls for air filters to be replaced once a month.

Improve Your Business's Commercial HVAC System Today 

There’s no worse time than winter to find yourself dealing with a faulty or malfunctioning HVAC system. Skip the dread by utilizing Quality Systems Heating & Cooling’s professional HVAC services to ensure your commercial heating needs are always met.

Contact us today to schedule an HVAC service or repair appointment, or give us a call at 952-226-2665 to speak to a professional about how we can keep your company warm and cozy all winter long.