Latin America. According to Trane, it is essential for every business to take care of and take advantage of the operation of their air conditioning equipment, since they represent a considerable investment and contribute to the quality of the indoor environment, whether they are heating or air conditioning equipment.
According to the brand, it is estimated that businesses such as restaurants use five to seven times more energy per square meter than other types of commercial buildings. "For this reason, it is important to update, adjust and maintain HVAC systems, and thereby reduce the use of electrical energy from air conditioning systems by between 20 and 25%."
In other words, having equipment maintenance up to date can generate additional savings on the utility bill, in addition to adding to the useful life of the equipment and avoiding failures.
Trane asserts that while preventative maintenance may seem like a large investment of time, the reality is that the cost of emergency repairs is even higher.
Having said the above, the importance and benefits of preventive maintenance for heating and air conditioning equipment seem obvious. However, this is often one of the first things to put off when one finds oneself focused on the day-to-day activities of running and running a business.
"It is not uncommon for managers of large, medium and small companies to operate under a reactive maintenance model, but that philosophy can have a negative impact on business and pocket operations."
Carlos García, CEO of Trane Mexico, commented on this. “It is always advisable to be proactive when it comes to maintenance, especially when it comes to air conditioning equipment, when these are checked and adjusted regularly, it saves time, money, stress and, most importantly, your business will continue to operate in optimal conditions".
So, for Trane, there are 4 big benefits that preventive maintenance of air conditioning systems brings to businesses.
1. Extends its service life and prevents unexpected failures
Surveys indicate that regular maintenance can reduce failures in air conditioning equipment by up to 95%. In addition, they will keep it clean and working correctly, which will increase its useful life. During maintenance, it is also possible to discover if there are parts about to fail, and thus change them or seek solutions to prevent them from affecting other mechanisms of the unit.
2. Reduces overall power consumption
An air conditioning unit in optimal conditions uses less energy to operate. Simply cleaning or replacing filters can reduce the energy you use by up to 15%. Failure to perform this maintenance forces every unit to work harder to run efficiently, increasing energy costs and general wear and tear on equipment.
3. Reduces repair costs
By keeping an eye on your air conditioning system, you can identify common repairs early and easily change parts before the damage impacts other functions; and then a larger equipment replacement is required.
4. Create more comfortable spaces for customers
Regular maintenance helps ensure systems produce and distribute hot or cold air evenly and efficiently, providing optimal comfort for customers and visitors, offering them a great experience that will keep them inside longer and keep them coming back. .
It's easy to neglect HVAC systems when you're busy running a business, as compared to other components like flooring or lighting, heating and cooling equipment can feel "out of sight" until something goes wrong.
Finally, Carlos García concluded that “building managers must be aware that reactive maintenance will always be more expensive at the end of the day. For this reason, it is important to take control over the destination of the operations of each business and schedule the maintenance of the equipment in a timely manner”.
