With
the new year here, it's a good time to consider upgrading your HVAC control
systems, especially after the havoc your building has endured over the last
three years from the pandemic. Yes, it's time to take better HVAC control.
In
fact, HVAC automation and control systems can help ensure your building's
comfort, efficiency, and safety. That's why, in this article, we will discuss
how to take better control of your building in 2023, including our proper
maintenance, repair, and installation services and recommendations.
Maintain Your HVAC Control System
Whether
you have a pneumatic system, direct digital control (DDC) system, or building automation system, it's important to ensure
adherence to proper maintenance and calibration schedule. After all, keep in
mind: Your system is only as good as the
data it receives. If a sensor or control is off, so is your data, which can
negatively impact your building throughout the year.
Your
building depends on your control system to make decisions about your HVAC
equipment, including turning on; modulating; and turning off. The sensors of
your control system, such as the temperature sensor or air pressure sensor,
play an important role in occupant comfort and equipment performance.
Uncalibrated
sensors can lead to numerous negative consequences, such as:
· Occupant discomfort, leading
to unproductivity
· Equipment running unnecessarily,
leading to increased costs
Maintaining
and calibrating your sensors is a simple and easy step for an HVAC control systems contractor like Estes Services. In fact, we can help you maintain
and repair any type of commercial and industrial control system, including
pneumatic and DDC, to ensure proper performance, occupant comfort, and energy
savings.
Upgrade Your HVAC Control System
In
addition to proper maintenance and calibration, you may also want to consider
upgrading your control system. There are a couple of ways you can do this: 1)
Upgrading parts of your current system, or 2) Installing a new system.
Which
option is best for you depends on factors unique to your building and system,
including age of system; how often it breakdowns; and the cost of repairs and
utilities.
Upgrading Components of Your Control
System
For
instance, your building may use a pneumatic system. Pneumatic controls use compressed air to operate valves, relays, motors, and other pneumatic
control equipment. Numerous portions may need to be upgraded,
including:
· Controllers
· Valves
· Air Lines
· Actuators
Upgrading to a New DDC System
Many
newer buildings today have moved to direct digital control systems, known as
DDC. While it is more expensive upfront to install a new DDC system, this may
be the best option, depending on your building, age, equipment, energy
management, and overall goals.
A DDC
system can provide much better system efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendly
adjustments.
Schedule an HVAC Controls
Consultation
Upgrade your HVAC controls as part of your New Year's resolutions. Whether
you're looking to install a new system, ensure proper maintenance, or need a
repair of your commercial or industrial HVAC control systems, we are here to
help.
Schedule
a consultation with us today. It's that Easy; It's Estes! From our family to
yours, we wish you a happy holiday season and Happy New Year.
