HVAC System Warning Signs

6/2/2021 (Permalink)

HVAC units, which stand for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, facilitate the functioning of commercial businesses, day in and day out. While HVAC systems are costly, they are a necessity in commercial businesses of all kinds in order to make employees’ work spaces comfortable. With frequent and effective maintenance, your commercial business can preserve its HVAC unit for many years. Through a discussion of common warning signs associated with HVAC unit malfunctioning, we will learn about ways in which commercial business owners can know when to contact a professional and keep their buildings safe from HVAC unit failure.

3 Common Warning Signs: What Do They Mean?

1. Odor

Sometimes, an unpleasant odor may show its face in a commercial business. This is the first of three common warning signs in HVAC systems. If the smell resembles that of a dirty sock, your business may be experiencing a phenomenon known as “Dirty Sock Syndrome.” Various issues can lead to such strange odors. For example, a lack of regular maintenance of HVAC units often creates a prime location for mold growth. In units that have not received sufficient maintenance, evaporator coils can become infested with bacteria and dirt, as well as mold or mildew. With all of these substances congregating inside of HVAC units, which circulate air throughout buildings, bacteria, dirt, mold, mildew, and their unpleasant odors can also be carried throughout the building.

1. Weird Sounds

A soft hum coming from your HVAC unit is not unusual. Any type of loud or harsh noise, however, may be the sign of a problem. The compressor may be malfunctioning or parts of the unit may be loose if your HVAC is emitting rattling sounds. In the event that you begin to hear these types of peculiar noises, it may be beneficial to pick up the phone and call a professional, who can assess the situation.

1. Increasing Cost

HVAC units alone are costly, but the benefits to employees and other occupants of commercial buildings, who rely on HVAC units for safe and congenial workplace conditions, make it worth the while. It is understandable, therefore, if any unexpected spike in your HVAC bill creates concern both for monetary purposes as well as functionality of the unit itself. Unexplained, increased cost often indicates that the HVAC unit is malfunctioning, as the rise in cost is likely due to the unit working harder than it should to do its job. Sometimes, HVAC units must work extra hard when filters become clogged or dirty. Attempting to push through such obstruction, the unit’s exertion can cause your HVAC bill to skyrocket.

Trust SERVPRO’s HVAC Services

Odor, strange sounds, and escalating HVAC costs all emphasize the cruciality of preserving the condition of your business’ HVAC system. If you detect these warning signs in your HVAC unit, do not wait to contact a professional in order to prevent further damage to your building. Start by picking up the phone and giving SERVPRO of Metro Pittsburgh East a call at (412) 672-5400 to learn about our HVAC Cleaning Services. Know that our team of HVAC system experts will guide you through the process of resolving the issue from start to finish. Our team will work quickly to make it “Like it never even happened,” after any disaster, striving to minimize any disruptions to your commercial business. Be sure to also take a look at the many Building Services that we offer, as well as our Commercial Cleaning Services and Commercial Restoration Services for anything that your commercial business might need.