Prepare Your Commercial Building for Summer | Teems Electric

Are you ready for the summer heat? The summer season can bring a lot of joy as we spend more time outside and enjoy a relaxed schedule, but it can also leave our air conditioners taxed and our energy bills high.

While summer fun at home makes the season a favorite, for most of us work doesn’t stop. When you own a commercial property or manage a business, the bills that come along with keeping a comfortable and safe environment during the summer can feel pretty overwhelming.

Take the time to prepare your building before the hottest temperatures of the year set in and you can keep your costs low and your crew happy.

Evaluate and Update

One of the best ways to be prepared for the warm months is to spend time evaluating your building. Choose a day in the spring when the temperatures are higher to walk around and find the warmest areas. Pay special attention to windows and doors, as well as areas that don’t have a nearby HVAC vent.

If these locations are not as cool as they should be, consider some simple updates. If caulking has worn out on your window seals, replace it and look into adding blinds to block the heat. For a spot that is particularly warm or isn’t cooled enough by blinds or curtains, updating your windows can go a long way in keeping you air in and the heat out. You can also consider adding an extension to your HVAC system or installing split units in locations that are always hot.

As you continue to walk your building, take a look at where the lights are on. If you have rooms that employees pass through but don’t often utilize long-term, consider upgrading to motion sensor light switches and LED bulbs. These will work together to make your building more efficient in the long term. If your building is frequently unoccupied, WiFi-enabled lighting and HVAC controls can be a great addition to help you control the eclectic being used even when you are away.

Keep It Maintained

Spending time getting to know your building better and making upgrades anywhere you can will be hugely helpful in keeping your costs low, as well as maintaining safe temperatures for your crew. Once you know the spots that stay warmest and have taken steps to cool them down, it is important to maintain those locations as well as the rest of your building.

Regular HVAC maintenance is crucial for keeping your equipment in good shape. When you schedule your maintenance, we can also help evaluate if adding vents or split units can help you maintain better temperatures in your building in order to make things more energy efficient.

Encourage your team to think energy efficiently as well. Remind them to unplug any unused electronics, to shut lights off when a room wasn’t needed and to utilize natural lighting whenever possible. Keep in mind that every action counts and even the small steps you and your employees take will help your commercial space be more energy-efficient and weather the summer season well.

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