Hutchinson Offers Winter HVAC Tips for Businesses

With the fall season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to think ahead to ensure your HVAC systems are ready this winter. Whether your system needs an upgrade or a tune-up, Hutchinson, the region’s leading provider of HVAC services for commercial properties, offers system upgrades, tune-ups and more. Ed Hutchinson, president, Hutchinson, offers HVAC tips to help add life to your system, enhance comfort and improve your bottom line.

1. Use Energy Star Portfolio Manager to see how your building rates with other similar buildings. If you rate low, there are many things you can do to improve the operation of your building.

2. Check HVAC settings to get maximum efficiency. Set your thermostat at 68°during the day and at 60° at night. You can save approximately 3% on heating costs for every degree under 70.

3. Conduct daytime/nighttime audits. Check to see if the lights are on. Is the building comfortable?

4. Install a programmable thermostat. A web and cloud based control system offers peace of mind by keeping settings maintained during and after office hours.

5. Establish a preventive maintenance program.

· Change or clean all air filters, preferably every month.

· Repair leaks in piping, air ducts, coils, fittings and at the unit(s).

· Replace defective equipment insulation, ducting and piping.

· Install/upgrade HVAC controls to include new energy management systems technologies.

6. Clean Heating Ducts

Heating ducts should be cleaned periodically to allow efficient heating and provide fresh, clean air. Also check to make sure the ducts are properly insulated.

7. Take Advantage of Energy Efficiency Programs

Hutchinson has once again been named a designated contractor of Direct Install, a program offered by New Jersey Office of Clean Energy that pays up to 70% of energy upgrades, including lighting and HVAC equipment. Instead of pumping money into your outdated, inefficient units, why not upgrade to a new, state-of the-art energy-efficient system?

Contact Hutchinson at 888-777-4501 or Dicoordinator@hutchbiz.com to schedule an energy assessment appointment.

About Hutchinson

Hutchinson is a leading energy/mechanical service contractor performing energy services, mechanical construction and retrofit installation work in the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Region. Hutchinson’s technicians are factory trained, NATE certified and are on-call 24/7 365 days a year. Visit www.hutchbiz.com for more information.