A work environment benefits from clean, safe and healthy indoor air quality (IAQ). Not only does this boost comfort for workers and clients, but IAQ can also affect productivity. Specific maintenance tips can help promote cleaner air in the workplace.
Schedule Routine Inspections and Maintenance
It’s important to schedule a professional inspection at least once a year. For large businesses with HVAC equipment that is in high demand each day, consider an inspection once before the start of cold weather and again before the temperatures start to rise.
This appointment is an opportunity for routine maintenance on your entire HVAC system. Tasks that we perform include things like cleaning interior components, lubricating moving parts and tightening loose connections. These simple tasks can keep your system running as it should and promote ideal air quality.
Changing Filters Regularly
The filters in your HVAC system should be changed approximately once every 30 to 90 days. Refer to the guidelines outlined by the manufacturer of your HVAC system as well as instructions for the specific filter you’re using. We can also help you come up with a filter schedule that will improve your IAQ.
In between changes, inspect filters to see if they have any damage or visible debris. You may benefit from more frequent filter changes when there is a lot of pollen or when your equipment is more frequently in use.
Investing in Air Filtration Equipment
While your HVAC system does an acceptable job of removing some particulate matter from your indoor air, it’s likely that a lot is left behind. For example, standard HVAC filters can’t remove small particulates that are approximately 0.3 microns in size. However, whole-building filtration equipment can remove as much as 99.97% of the particles in your indoor air.
Your business’s HVAC system can have filtration equipment installed on it. It will filter all the air passing through during the heating or cooling process. This equipment can typically handle a more restrictive filter than can be used in your HVAC system.
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are common in filtration systems. They can remove dust, pollen, mold spores, viruses and bacteria.
UV Sanitizing Lights
If you can keep your staff healthy, this results in fewer sick days and better performance. A UV-sanitizing light can be installed on your HVAC system. Exposing viruses, bacteria and other microbes to UV-C light can damage their cellular structure and render them harmless.
Support healthy IAQ in your place of business by performing routine maintenance, scheduling inspections and keeping up with necessary repairs. Contact us at Complete Detail Cleaning & Restoration in Troy, OH to schedule an appointment or request more information on indoor air quality.
