Remotely Manage Your Building’s HVAC System

Energy costs can bust your business’ budget, especially on larger commercial buildings. Keeping an eye on heating and cooling levels is the best way to lower energy costs for most property managers and owners. However, this can be difficult when you have more than one property to manage or are rarely at the facility. A wise investment to control HVAC use is upgrading to an automation HVAC system that can allow you to manage climate control remotely.

Benefits of Building HVAC Automation

Building automation systems can allow you to control and monitor your heating and cooling from wherever you have access to the internet. Web-based automation systems are the best way for busy property managers and owners to manage their heating and cooling controls. Some of the many benefits to investing in building automation for your HVAC system include:

  • Lower energy costs with better control – many automation systems pay for themselves with energy savings in a few years
  • Accurate reporting and data accessible from any where you have internet or Wi-Fi
  • Alerts for system problems
  • 24/7 access to controls
  • Controlled access and better HVAC security

Once automation is installed, managing your building’s heating and cooling system is simpler and more convenient. Controlling costs can be accomplished remotely, without worrying about needing to be on-site to make significant changes. If you have more than one property with automation in place, the time, energy and money saved can be multiplied.

If you still use manual controls for your commercial building’s HVAC system, automation can give you remote access for energy and climate control management. Contact an industrial HVAC service company that offers automation system installation to learn more about the different options available.

Posted on behalf of:
JS Thomas Service, Inc
4085 Nine McFarland Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-2600

Is it Time to Upgrade your Office HVAC?

Do your employees complain that your office building is too hot or too cold, maybe even on the same day? Controlling temperature and air quality in an office environment can be difficult, and expensive. Unfortunately, if you have the wrong HVAC system or if it is out-of-date, it can be costing you in more ways than one. Consider these negative impacts a poorly running HVAC system can have on your business.

  • Higher energy costs. If different parts of your building are cold, warm and hot, you are wasting energy. Plus, older systems tend to be less efficient. Upgrading to a system that has better climate control and efficiency can save you thousands each year in energy costs.
  • Decreased productivity. Did you know that air quality and temperature can have a major impact on how productive your employees are? Just the time they spend complaining about the temperature fluctuations is enough to have an impact.
  • More repair costs. If you have an older HVAC system, you probably know your HVAC repairman on a first-name basis. While opting for a new system or retrofit is a big expense, it may be worth the investment and save you money in the long run off ongoing repair costs. Maintenance is cheap compared to calling for emergency repairs every month; plus, the HVAC downtime has a bigger impact on your employees and clients.

There is a point where the benefits of replacement outweigh the cost of continuing to use an old HVAC system in your office building. Talk to your local commercial HVAC service company about installing a new, efficient system or consider a retrofit for your building.

Posted on behalf of:
JS Thomas Service, Inc
4085 Nine McFarland Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-2600

Outdated HVAC Systems Make No Cents

When it comes to running your business, cost of overhead is key to your bottom line. From lease agreements to your utilities, every penny you spend comes directly out of your profits. For large warehouses, manufacturing outfits and commercial properties, heating and cooling costs can be one of the bigger expenses you pay each month. If you have an outdated HVAC system, you may be paying too much.

ROI on HVAC Upgrades

When it comes to upgrading an older HVAC system in a commercial setting, the initial cost may deter many business owners. If you are looking at a retrofit or considering updating to automation, it is a sizable investment. However, it is not the investment, but the return, that is important in business. The ROI on a more efficient HVAC system can be worth the cost and pay for itself through savings down the road.

In many cases, just upgrading to a newer, more efficient HVAC system can save up to 40% on utility bills, even in a residential property. Automation systems for larger enterprises also offer extensive savings, usually paying for the system in just a few years. It is worth the time and effort to have an energy and efficiency analysis performed on your HVAC system. This can be done by a professional commercial HVAC service to determine how much money you could save in the long run by upgrading to a more efficient system or adding automation to your buildings heating and cooling controls.

If your commercial HVAC system is older, or you are considering automation for your industrial building, talk to your local commercial HVAC service about scheduling an efficiency analysis. They can help you decide the best option for upgrading your system to get you the best ROI and help reduce your overhead costs.

Posted on behalf of:
JS Thomas Service, Inc
4085 Nine McFarland Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-2600