Warmer weather is approaching — have you checked your building’s air pressure?

Air balancing is a process that helps evenly distribute temperatures throughout a commercial building by thoroughly testing and optimizing the HVAC system. A well-maintained system results in lower energy bills, greater comfort for all building occupants and better indoor air quality.

Let’s take a look at the top 3 advantages of air balancing:

• Increased energy efficiency. When the airflow in an office building isn’t balanced (say, one area is noticeably warmer than another), the HVAC system has to work harder to compensate. All this wasted energy can cause your energy bill to skyrocket. Properly diagnosing and correcting these imbalances results in more consistent airflow and improved energy efficiency.
• Improved comfort. Nearly 80% of workers complain about the temperature in their office. Air temperature, radiant temperature, air velocity and humidity can all affect how people perceive how hot or cold they feel. Finding and fixing drafts, leaks and blockages in your building’s envelope and ducts can improve office comfort and lead to gains in productivity.
• Better air quality. Proper ventilation in the form of balanced and efficient airflow helps reduce the amount of contaminants (mold, allergens, viruses and more) in the air we breathe inside a building, leaving behind a safer, healthier environment.

To have your building’s air pressure checked and maintained, call the experts at Legacy Mechanical today!