Rooftop HVAC Unit Maintenance
If you operate a business in the DC Metro Area and are looking for an HVAC solution with lower repair costs, increased energy efficiency, and one central location for your furnace and cooling unit, then you have or are interested in a rooftop HVAC unit. BMS Federal offers packaged rooftop unit repair, rooftop HVAC unit maintenance, and rooftop HVAC unit installation.
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What is a packaged HVAC unit?
Rooftop units are one of the most popular choices for businesses in the DC Metro Area because they have low repair costs, increase energy efficiency, and keep the HVAC system in one location. The first thing you should know about this type of system is that it only has one unit on your roof. That means there are not two separate pieces of equipment inside and outside like a typical HVAC unit. Aside from gaining roof access, this can make rooftop units easier for technicians to access compared with traditional HVAC systems.
Signs Your Rooftop Unit Needs Repair of Replacement
Varying temperatures
At some point, you may start experiencing uneven temperatures around the workspace and fail to know the cause. For example, one side of the building is hot while the other is cold. In such cases, the HVAC unit may have mechanical problems making it function abnormally.
Strange sounds from vents
If an HVAC unit is working properly, you might not hear or come across any abnormal sounds. However, whenever the system malfunctions, you may start hearing strange sounds right in the workspace. These grinding and clanging sounds are from the unit’s vent. This signifies a mechanical problem in the system that requires urgent attention.
Increased energy costs
A malfunctioning HVAC system is less efficient, meaning that it requires high energy levels to complete either heating or cooling cycles. This increase in energy consumption leads to an increase in energy costs. Therefore, it’s advisable to keep an eye on your monthly energy costs and determine any atypical changes, especially if you’ve not increased energy-consuming equipment on your premises. If you find an increase in your monthly energy bills, contact a professional HVAC provider to check and fix the problem.
Humidity changes
If your HVAC unit can’t control the climate, you’ll experience a significant shift in humidity around the building. Most packaged rooftop units don’t have built-in dehumidifiers, although they possess a number of dehumidification characteristics. The change in humidity is usually a result of the inability of the HVAC unit to absorb or exhaust heat.
Dirty coil
When a rooftop unit is extremely dirty, it becomes difficult to pull out heat. This results in condensation around the coil, thus intensifying the problem and making it challenging for the unit to function correctly. It also makes the system work harder to release heat. This also affects the refrigerant, thus making it more challenging to cool down premises.
Leaking refrigerant
Refrigerant in a commercial HVAC unit makes both heating and cooling possible. Whenever there’s leakage of the refrigerant, the HVAC system can’t work correctly. You need to talk to an expert HVAC company to fix the problem and make your unit function well.
Unusual odors
When a commercial HVAC unit malfunctions, it produces unpleasant smells through vents. This is usually a result of burning motors. Additionally, the smell could also be a result of mold or mildew growth on the unit due to high humidity levels.
Commercial Rooftop HVAC Service
If you have a commercial building in the DC Metro Area, there are many benefits to installing a rooftop unit.
First and foremost, rooftop units may have lower repair costs than traditional HVAC units because technicians only need to check one central point on your roof rather than two different parts of your building.
Rooftop units also increase energy efficiency throughout your building by keeping cool air at the bottom and hot air at the top. This allows both heating and cooling systems to work better and more efficiently than they would if they were separated by outside walls and ceilings.
Finally, rooftop HVAC systems are just in one location—your furnace and cooling unit are both located in the same space as opposed to being split across multiple rooms or floors like most traditional HVAC systems are (which can make it difficult for technicians).
Commercial Rooftop HVAC Maintenance in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
If you are looking for a reputable Commercial HVAC company that takes customer service and industry knowledge seriously, Brothers Mechanical Services is ready to help. Call us at 703-649-2977 or request service here.
Other Professional Services We offer:
– Cooling tower preventive maintenance services
– Equipment upgrades and modifications