How Rooftop HVAC Units Can Save Your Business Money

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit is a business necessity. However, you don't have to spend most of your business budget heating and cooling your premises. Opt for rooftop HVAC systems and enjoy the financial benefits below.

Most workers, particularly those whose tasks require focus and concentration, are more productive in quiet places than in noisy places. Rooftop HVACs can help you out here because, with proper installation, they are quieter than indoor HVACs. Newer HVAC units are quieter than older units, but rooftop units are more silent since they sit outside and out of earshot.

The cost to soundproof an average room is over a thousand dollars. Imagine how much you would spend to soundproof a sizable commercial building with multiple offices. Fortunately, professional installation of a rooftop HVACs can save you from the soundproofing budget.

HVAC units that sit on the ground are at risk of theft and damage. Thieves target HVAC units for their valuable metals, specifically the copper. Most HVAC systems use copper for refrigerant lines because of the amazing conductivity of the metal. Most property owners or managers will agree that HVAC units that sit on the ground are easier targets for thieves than rooftop units.

As for damage, you have to worry about two things as far as ground HVAC units are concerned. First, truants can vandalize the ground units more easily than the rooftop systems and necessitate costly repairs.

Secondly, the ground units are more exposed to debris such as dirt and dust, which clog different parts of the unit and lead to frequent breakdowns and repairs. Don't forget that clogged HVAC systems tend to overheat, and overheated HVACs break down easily. Rooftop units tend to stay clean for long and thus don't suffer the consequences of clogged parts frequently.

Commercial real estate space doesn't come cheap whether for purchase or lease. Moreover, commercial space in highly sought after areas command higher rates than other areas. As such, each square foot of space is important, don't waste any. Since you can put an HVAC unit on the roof, you can use the ground space for other things that you can't do on the roof.

Every business manager wants to increase their revenues and decrease their operational costs. Since HVAC energy consumption is a major expense, you can reduce your business overheads significantly if you can reduce your heating and cooling costs.

One way to decrease HVAC energy costs is to choose rooftop systems. Many of these systems come with energy saving features and controls that lead to overall energy efficiency. For example, some rooftop units (under some conditions) use outside air to cool the building and save on energy costs.

Lastly, rooftop HVAC systems can also save you money when the time comes when you need to expand or decrease your heating and cooling needs. For example, when you have renovated your property, increased some square footage, and want more heating and cooling.

Another case is when you have converted some part of the building to a different purpose that doesn't require heating and cooling. In both cases, a rooftop unit will save you money because these systems are modular and you can easily expand or decrease their productivity to match the new heating and cooling demands.

Talk to Preferred Mechanical Services if you want to install or upgrade your commercial HVAC system. We will work with you to size and install an excellent system that will meet your needs. Contact us for a quote, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.