There are two main areas that we focus on as an HVAC company. One is the matter of keeping HVAC equipment working in peak condition. The other is on the matter of keeping people comfortable.. You might ask “Aren’t these two areas of focus basically one and the same?” Well, they are certainly related topics but it is possible to have the HVAC equipment in great working condition and for people to still be experiencing discomfort.
The Challenges:
- A thermostat that is sensing the temperature in only one room while trying to control temperature in several rooms.
- Some rooms have more window or outside wall exposure than other rooms.
- Some rooms have more people, computers, printers & lights than other rooms.
- Different metabolisms in different offices. (some people like it hot, some don’t)
- Some people have a desk that sits directly under or directly over an air conditioning register.
The good news is that there are solutions for all of these challenges. We don’t have to “just endure” under conditions that make us uncomfortable.
The Solutions:
- Make sure your thermostat is configured so that your HVAC system is continually blending the air during the hours that your building is occupied. This will decrease the temperature disparity between different rooms.
- Sometimes people feel uncomfortable if air is blowing directly toward them. This can usually be solved by an adjustment in the register, by moving the register to a different location or by replacing the register with one that can be easily adjusted so that the air can be directed away from that person.
- Maybe the duct system volume dampers have gotten out of calibration causing too much air to enter some rooms and too little air to other rooms. An air balance procedure can solve this problem.
- Over the years, ductwork can begin to leak or has become collapsed. This problem can easily be solved as well.
- Maybe the rooms served by this HVAC system are so different in nature that the only solution is a zone control system. In almost all situations it is possible to install individual zone controls that will allow each room to have their own thermostat and for individuals to dial in the individual temperature settings of their preference. Check out our recent blog dealing with this issue Too Hot? Too Cold? CLICK HERE
Be assured that there are many options to be considered if you have comfort needs that aren’t being met. In many cases minor adjustments can produce significant improvements in overall comfort levels.
Your comfort is our business – We’re not comfortable until you are comfortable!
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