Spring Preventive Maintenance: Cleaning Condenser Coils

March 20th marked the official first day of Spring! After enduring a tough winter in numerous parts of North America, many of us welcome the change in seasons. However, warmer weather often correlates to higher utility costs to maintain a comfortable temperature in your building. 

There are solutions to bring down these costs and reduce your overall energy consumption. One important component of annual spring preventative maintenance is cleaning the condenser coils on your facility's HVAC units. During warmer months, the condenser coils move a significant amount of air. Over time dust and dirt accumulate on the coils and if the coil is dirty, the fan in the coil can't move as much air as required for good performance and efficiency. This leads to increased electricity costs and may shorten the life of the outdoor condensing unit. 

Cleaning the condenser coils will help the unit cool more efficiently and reduce power consumption while extending the life of the unit. It is important to clean the coils early in the year, before the AC unit is needed for the summer. Contact  Stroh Corporation for more information before the temperatures heat up.  

Preparing for Winter

Winter is right around the corner, and now is the time to prepare your building for the harsh conditions we have come to expect in the Midwest. Here are a few items to address in order to keep your building operating properly as we head into winter:

• Perform a mechanical inspection on your heating equipment. Complete any necessary repairs to ensure your equipment is operating safe and efficient for the winter.
• Be certain to change your air filters. Clean air filters improve performance and reduce energy consumption. A clean evaporator coil and new air filters can save up to 25% on your energy bills.
• Install snow and ice melting equipment. Installing heat tape in areas that are prone to freezing is a simple way to prevent snow and ice damage.  Avoid costly repairs by cleaning and updating rooftops, downspouts and gutters before the problems begin.
• Check all outside plumbing fixtures, including wall hydrants that need to be drained or shut down in order to avoid freezing.  Frozen pipes can lead to extensive water damage in your building.
• Adjust or install lighting controls to meet the changing daylight times.  Make certain outside lights are set up for the shorter periods of daylight in order to provide safety lighting for your employees and customers.

For help preparing your building for the upcoming winter season, contact Stroh Corporation at 800-243-8177.