The Environmental Protection Agency warns that indoor concentrations of pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. This potentially harmful indoor air quality can be mitigated through a well-rounded maintenance plan for your facility’s commercial HVAC system.

It’s no secret that winter weather can wreak havoc on commercial buildings. Cold temperatures, snow, salt, and ice can cause a lot of wear and tear through the winter months. When the winter freeze starts to dissipate, facility managers and building maintenance teams often must hit the ground running, making necessary repairs, and preparing for Spring and Summer.

Few things can sour a day at the office like musty, polluted, or muggy air. The quality of the air we breathe both indoors and outdoors not only impacts our health, but also our mood, cognition, concentration, and productivity. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors, where the air can be two to five times more polluted than the outside air.

As temperatures creep up, now is the ideal time to take steps to ensure your facility’s HVAC system runs reliably and efficiently through the summer. Much like a car, HVAC systems require regular maintenance. Scheduled tune-ups can dramatically reduce energy consumption and help you avoid costly repairs.