Building owners and maintenance personnel should seek assistance from their preferred mechanical contractors to make sure the amount of outside air being introduced to the buildings is properly adjusted. Many systems have been adjusted to increase outside air to help fight against COVID.

In general, increasing ventilation and filtration is usually appropriate; however, due to the complexity and diversity of building types, sizes, construction styles, HVAC system components and other building features, a professional should interpret for their specific building and circumstances.

Ensuring proper ventilation with outside air can help reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants— including viruses — indoors. However, by itself, increasing ventilation is not enough to protect people from COVID-19.

The subzero temperatures we are experiencing can lead to frozen coils, resulting in damages when they thaw out. We must remember that HVAC systems are designed around a predetermined amount of outdoor air and air temperature.

Let’s keep our buildings and population healthy. Contact your preferred HVAC contractor to help you with your system and ensure it’s operating properly and cost-effectively!