Every year, people from the HVAC industry receive hundreds of emergency calls, and the number one reason is system breakdowns. Aside from being costly and a hassle, these HVAC breakdowns could be harming the caller’s business in ways they do not even realize. Calling for professional help when these breakdowns happen is important, as every minute you without a working HVAC could cost you.
If you need emergency HVAC service in the St. Louis area, contact the heating & air conditioning professionals at Galmiche & Sons today by calling 314-993-1110.
HVAC Breakdowns: The Consequences
Here’s a list of some of the often over looked and unexpected adverse effects HVAC breakdowns can have on your business:
1. HVAC Breakdowns Can Affect Productivity
According to experts in the HVAC industry, the following conditions relating to your HVAC system can have substantial effects on office productivity:
- Noise from the system
- Inadequate capacity (or even excessive capacity)
- Poor quality of air
- Inconsistent airflow
- Uncomfortable temperature
The simple truth is: the environment affects workflow and how much people in the office can get done. The ideal temperature is one that is perceived to be neutral – not too cold or warm. It has been found that at a warm 80 degrees, employee productivity (when it comes to thinking tasks) is reduced by 30%. At 75 degrees, on the other hand, typing productivity is only reduced by 25%.
It was also found that loud acoustics and HVAC noise are two leading causes of annoyance and distraction to employees.
2. HVAC Breakdowns Can Compromise Your Employees’ Health
There are a variety of health concerns related to system malfunctions as well. If your HVAC system stops working, ventilation will be disrupted, which means the possibility of extreme and potentially dangerous temperatures, stagnant air, and reduced indoor air quality. Poor indoor air quality can create a good condition for bacteria and microorganisms to thrive and multiply causing breathing and health problems for your employees. Additionally, carbon monoxide and other harmful fumes may be released into the air. All of these issues have potential repercussions on your employees’ health. Therefore, addressing HVAC breakdowns quickly is crucial.
3. HVAC Breakdowns Can Damage Your Electronics
In addition to affecting your employees, HVAC downtime can seriously damage your IT equipment and electronics. If these items are not properly cooled, they run slowly or they may even shut down altogether. As a result, huge damages outside the IT section can follow. For example, not only will the company lose money due to not being productive, it will also incur huge expenses replacing everything that has been damaged by the HVAC breakdown.
In addition, there will be negative effects on the part of customers. Customers expect everything to run smoothly when dealing with your business, and unexpected computer and IT problems can cause big headaches.
You should be particularly mindful of the temperature in your server room, especially during an HVAC breakdown. General recommendations have placed the ideal temperature between 50 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it is important to remember that the lowest and highest points are just extremes. Ideally, the temperature in server rooms should be consistently maintained at about 68 degrees.
Call us to Prevent HVAC Breakdown in St. Louis
The best way to handle an HVAC breakdown is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Hiring a trustworthy St. Louis heating & air conditioning company like Galmiche & Sons to perform regular maintenance is the best investment you can make for you HVAC system. However, if an HVAC breakdown does occur, give us a call at 314-993-1110 for fast emergency response!
