How to Reduce Heating and Cooling Expenses for Your Business

Heating and cooling systems are typically equipped with thermostats to regulate room temperature, but their manual operation often limits their effectiveness in reducing energy usage as they require manual adjustment and monitoring.

As climate change is increasingly unpredictable, heating and cooling systems are vital for most businesses. However, these systems account for significant percentages of energy bills and may strain the business' finances.

Let's discuss how businesses can minimize their cooling and heating expenses:

Install a programmable thermostat

Heating and cooling systems usually have a thermostat that controls how the system regulates room temperature. Most thermostats have little effect in reducing the energy a system uses since they have to be manually set and checked.

However, business owners can install programmable thermostats that automatically power on and turn off on set schedules. This helps to minimize energy expenses since the system works when needed.

Seal any air and energy leaks

Air and energy leaks can contribute to higher energy costs since heating and cooling systems are under additional strain to replace the lost conditioned air. As such, commercial building owners should make sure they contain air and energy leakage in the following ways:

• Seal all doors and windows with foam or rubber to reduce wind drafts.

• Apply silicone caulking on the edges of windows to minimize energy loss.

• Ensure the ductwork is properly sealed around branches and elbows.

Reduce the load

Air-conditioning load is the amount of hot or cool air a system needs to regulate indoor temperature. These loads are increasingly demanding during winter and summer when heating and cooling systems work harder to heat or cool rooms. All of which can skyrocket energy costs.

Here is how business owners can help reduce such loads and energy bills:

• Install adjustable window shades to stop extra sunlight from creating more heating than the cooling system can handle.

• Keep buildings well-insulated to minimize heat loss that causes the heating system to overwork.

Schedule regular maintenance

In most businesses, heating and cooling systems are always turned on to keep temperatures preferable for occupants. Therefore, in addition to the normal wear and tear, these systems may become clogged or damaged, which makes them work harder and expend more energy to condition the air.

It's crucial to schedule regular maintenance checks with qualified experts to keep systems in optimal condition and reduce heating and cooling costs.

Install meters and doing energy audits

Installing meters in the heating and cooling system helps to track the energy used to condition air in a room or building. One can use the meter readings to do audits and calculate how much energy the system uses and at what time.

With this data, business owners can determine if their systems are cost-efficient or whether they need to downsize the equipment to reduce expenses.

Manage heating and cooling expenses

Business costs can be overwhelming if left unchecked. Even so, owners can reduce heating and cooling energy expenditures by consulting a technician.

Above & Beyond Air Conditioning & Heating is a San Antonio residential and commercial heating and air conditioning company dedicated to providing the highest level of home comfort. Call us today at 210-897-8658.