As a business or commercial building owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Just keeping track of all the necessary routine maintenance and all the utility bills is a big job. But it’s important to be proactive. Things like your commercial heating system are more expensive than a similar system for modest residential needs. You’ve got to keep it in good condition, because replacing it early would be costly.
What can you do to keep your heating system running for as many years as possible? Well, in addition to that routine maintenance, it’s important to get heating repairs done promptly, as soon as something starts to go wrong. To help you catch commercial heating system problems early, we’ve got a list of symptoms for you to keep an eye out for. If you spot these, have repairs done!
Noise
How much do you hear your commercial heating system? The tricky part here is that it may be much more audible in some parts of your building than others. That means you’ll need to rely on tenants or employees to listen for changes in the sounds they hear when the heat is running. Check in with them, and make sure they’ll give you a heads up if there are unusual noises.
The only sounds that should come from your heating system are the hum of the furnace, the whir of the fans, and the gentle whoosh of air coming from the vents. Any other sounds indicate that something’s wrong. Heating system problems can make all kinds of noises from groaning and grinding to clicking and buzzing, or even whistling or shrieking. Don’t delay in getting the necessary repairs.
Odors
This, again, may be more noticeable in some areas of the building than others. Any hot smells, anything like melting plastic, or any chemical odors mean that repairs are needed. A fishy odor, strangely, indicates electrical fire. Consider this cause for emergency repairs, and shut down the heat until you get them. And if you have a gas furnace, be vigilant for eggy odors. If you suspect a gas leak, evacuate!
Poor Performance
It’s common for the most noticeable aspect of a heating system problem to simply be that the people who expect to stay cozy are distinctly less comfortable. This may present itself as insufficient heat, or uneven heat, with some spots always staying too chilly. There may be little or no air flowing from the vents, or the air may be flowing, but too cool. Any of these concerns warrants prompt repair.
Inefficiency
Finally, we come to another reason for repairs to be done as promptly as possible. Commercial heating system issues usually cause the struggling system to work even harder, trying to keep the building warm. That means it will use much more energy than it should! You don’t want to pay a whole lot extra without getting anything more—and possibly while getting less heat.
If you notice a surprising energy bill, a lack of comfort, or any odd noises or smells, have your commercial heating in Winchester, VA checked.
AllTech Services, Inc. is your trusted resource for all your commercial heating concerns. Contact us today!