A commercial building will have very different HVAC needs than a residential property. Sadly, there are many business owners that will not be fully aware of these differences. This can prove consequential in terms of maintaining the business's HVAC system or making decisions when it is time to install a new one.

Stricter Climate Control Abilities

Commercial buildings will frequently have far more strict climate control needs than residential properties. This is due to the fact that these buildings will often house expensive products, equipment, and other assets that could be harmed by wild swings in the humidity or temperature levels in the building. As a result of these demands, commercial HVAC systems will typically have more effective climate control components so that you will be able to more precisely set the temperature and humidity level. In fact, some of these systems will also allow for different zones to be created. Zoned systems offer the highest degree of customization, and this can be extremely useful for businesses with onsite storage as the climate settings for the storage area will be different from the general working space.

Larger Spaces To Cool And Warm

Another reality of heating and cooling commercial buildings is that these are vastly larger spaces. This dramatically increases the strength of the HVAC system that will be needed. Operating an under-powered system can have major side effects as it will almost always result in accelerated wear and an increase in mechanical problems. In addition to needing to cool larger spaces, businesses that are open at all hours will need to have this system running at all times. Due to these concerns, it is essential for a business to have an HVAC system that will be able to withstand this level of strain.

More Intensive Air Filtration Needs

The indoor air quality for a business is another consideration that is often overlooked. However, the larger number of people who will be in the building as well as the products and equipment can increase the amount of particulate matter that is floating in the air. Due to this, businesses will often want to have HVAC systems that are able to provide air filtration. If your business's HVAC system does not currently have air filtration components, it is often possible to install additional filtration systems, but this will depend on the HVAC system in question. At a minimum, upgrading to higher quality air filters will help to mitigate this problem until you are able to upgrade to an HVAC system that can accommodate this need.

Contact your local contractor for more information about commercial HVAC services.