Protecting HVAC Equipment Made Easy
HVAC
mechanical systems present a variety of challenges to facilities managers and
probably cost more than any other item in the facilities budget.
Representing a high percentage of capital costs and operating expenses in
repairs, replacements and energy costs, an HVAC system generates an estimated
25 percent of the total energy use in commercial and institutional buildings.
Large energy-using systems translate into significant annual savings or losses
because they play a critical roll in keeping occupants, data and production
processes comfortable and productive.
Having Performance
Issues
Debris Clean-Up, Again
Let’s
look at some numbers associated with dirty coils, which will increase with the
number and size of units at each location.
- An average coil cleaning cost of £250 per RTU, at a facility with 5 units can add up to £2,500 if done 2x annually
- Average energy cost to run a 20 Ton Trane unit with dirty versus clean coils: KWH with clean coils 41,600 – KWH with dirty coils 64,800
Savings/YR
@ national average of £0.12/KWH = £2,784
Air
intake filtration to prevent damage and blockage of the condenser coils is a
simple, cost-effective method of reducing maintenance costs while optimising an
HVAC system’s operating efficiency and lifespan.
Contaminants like grass
cuttings, insects, seedlings, dust and dirt are captured before they
enter the system, and quickly brushed clean with a broom. Permatron’s PreVent®
air intake screens are custom manufactured for each application, ready in just
days for easy installation and fitted to the individual equipment.
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