An efficient commercial or industrial HVAC system is better for the environment and ensures a more comfortable space for your employees and customers. It also helps you save money, not only by reducing your utility bills but by prolonging the life of your equipment. No matter what type of facility you have, HVAC efficiency should be a priority.

Here are four ways to improve the efficiency of your system and save energy:

Initiate a Preventative Maintenance Program

Dirt, mold, residue, broken components, and more can reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system. Routine maintenance keeps your system clean and helps you identify potential problems before they cause a breakdown.

Install High-Efficiency Heaters

High-efficiency heaters are built to reduce energy consumption. With proper care and maintenance, they'll last for years, which also lowers your cost of repairs and replacements. If your current units are ten years old or older, you will benefit from installing new, energy-efficient models.

It's also important to ensure your heater is the right size for your space. Too big, and you're spending extra money on a system that has heating power you'll never need. Too small, and you'll need it to overwork to reach the temperature you're looking for, or you'll have to supplement it with another system to make up for its shortcomings. Manufacturers create heating solutions with a variety of clients in mind, which is why it's easy to find high-efficiency heaters that suit your application, facility size, and temperature ranges.

Use a Programmable Thermostat

With a programmable thermostat, you can lower the temperature in an unused room or pre-set the heater or air conditioner to come on at a specific time of day. That way, you're not endlessly heating and cooling empty spaces. It's more reliable than trying to remember to manually adjust the settings at the end of every day, and it's more consistent than allowing whoever arrives first to set a temperature that sounds good to them. You can easily reset your program to align with the changing seasons and your heating and cooling needs.

Consider Improvements to Your Building

Though it may mean a big investment upfront, improving your building could help you save money and energy for years to come. These improvements could include better insulation, energy-efficient windows, and well-sealed doors. You could also close off a shipping and receiving area from the rest of your building and heat that space separately with a portable construction heater or an infrared heater when employees are working.

Get your team involved in your efforts. Let them know the steps you're taking to improve energy efficiency—most people are happy to do their part if they know what's expected and how it helps the company operate more smoothly.

At NorthStock, we maintain a large inventory of high-efficiency heaters, variable speed motors, thermostats, replacement parts, air conditioning units, and so much more. As a leading HVAC distributor, our mission is to help you easily find the heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions you need at a competitive price. Contact us to learn more.