Now that it’s getting warmer in Lafayette, LA, you need to make sure that your clients, employees and business associates are comfortably cool without increasing costs too much. Here are some tips that will help keep your commercial cooling costs down this summer:
Schedule Commercial Cooling Maintenance
HVAC maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your commercial cooling system running efficiently. Spring is the perfect time for an HVAC tuneup, so call and schedule one if you haven’t done so this year.
Invest in Good Insulation
When it comes to keeping cool, adequate insulation is just as important as a good HVAC system. It keeps warm air out and cool air inside.
Insulation can last anywhere from 15 to 100 years, depending on what kind you have. Consider installing new insulation if you’re in an old building or if your commercial cooling costs have been higher than usual.
Close Your Windows and Blinds at Certain Times
While it’s nice to let some sunlight into your building, doing so at the wrong times can increase solar gain and force your commercial cooling system to work harder. Install windows and blinds on all of your windows, and close them in the early afternoon when the sun is at its peak.
Seal Windows and Doors
You can lose a lot of cool air through drafts and poorly sealed windows. To make sure that this doesn’t happen, seal all of your windows and doors. You can always open them if you want to let in a cool breeze from outside.
To learn more about how you can keep commercial cooling costs down or if you need any air conditioning service for your Lafayette, LA, business, call Desormeaux’s Heating & Air Conditioning today. Our certified service technicians can service any make or model of commercial AC equipment.
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