Proactive Air Handler Unit Restoration & Maintenance
If you own or manage a business with a large indoor facility, you know how hard it can be to keep such a large building warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You rely on all of your ductwork, cooling towers, thermostats, and vents to all be working at peak condition to keep your facility comfortable and running most efficiently. However, many facility owners and managers will take care of most of their HVAC systems, but the air handling unit will be neglected. After all, it's a huge piece of machinery, and most people expect it to run perfectly fine on its own without extra attention.
However, as your air handler works hard to pump comfortable air throughout your facility, it experiences wear and tear that can limit its ability to maintain your facility’s comfortable environment. This wear and tear can damage your unit and lead to a significant and costly breakdown. That’s why your air handler needs professional restoration and proactive service to keep it in its best shape. Learn more about air handler restoration, and how PROAC keeps your facility serving your business.
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Why Is Air Handler Unit Restoration Important?
Just like any piece of equipment, constant use will bring wear and tear, and eventually lessen the effectiveness of the equipment. Air handlers are no different. Even though they typically work in the background and aren’t the first thing you think about when taking care of your facility, air handlers play an important role in keeping a comfortable and productive environment. But without the proper care and restoration, air handlers can break down quickly and with little warning. Breakdowns are extremely costly and having to replace the entire air handler unit is a large financial burden that can bring business to a halt. But when you take a proactive approach and invest in maintaining and restoring your air handler, you can save money and keep your HVAC system running effectively and consistently for a long time.
Choosing air handler unit restoration will:
- Keep your air handler in excellent condition
- Improve your facility’s air quality and temperature control
- Find and fix any problems before they become a large breakdown
- Reduce downtime and costs compared to a full air handler replacement
- Reduce electricity and water costs
How Air Handler Restoration Supports Indoor Air Quality
Your air handler unit is responsible for moving conditioned air throughout your entire facility, which means any contamination inside the unit can eventually affect the air that your employees, visitors, patients, students, or customers breathe. When coils are covered in dust and debris, drain pans are holding standing water, or internal surfaces are impacted with buildup, the air handler can become a source of odors, allergens, bacteria, and mold growth. This is why air handler restoration is also an important part of maintaining healthy indoor air quality.
A properly restored air handler helps remove the contaminants that can circulate through your ductwork and into occupied spaces. During restoration, PROAC can clean impacted coils, address moisture problems, improve drainage, remove internal debris, and inspect the system for signs of mold or microbial growth. If your facility has ongoing odor complaints, respiratory concerns, or suspected contamination, this work can also be paired with professional air quality testing, mold remediation, and commercial duct cleaning to identify the full scope of the issue and correct it at the source.
By restoring your air handler, you help protect the entire HVAC system and the indoor environment it serves. Clean internal components reduce the chance of contaminants spreading through the building and help create a safer, more comfortable facility for everyone inside.
What Happens If You Don’t Restore Your Air Handler?
If your air handler has indications of wear and tear, neglecting the problem will only cause the system to work harder than it should. Dust, debris, moisture, and damaged components can all limit airflow, forcing the unit to consume additional energy to keep your building comfortable. Over time, these problems might result in poor temperature regulation, greater utility costs, and more expensive HVAC repairs.
Without professional air handler refurbishment, your facility may experience:
- Reduced airflow
- Higher energy costs
- Poor indoor air quality
- Mold and bacteria growth
- Full system shutdowns
- Potential air handler replacement
It’s far more effective and cheaper to get your air handler repaired early, rather than waiting until it fails completely. Preventative maintenance like air handler refurbishment can help your facility reduce downtime and extend the life of your HVAC system.
How Can PROAC Restore Your Air Handler Unit?
When you choose PROAC for your facility’s air handler unit restoration, we can improve your air handler by:
- Removing dust & debris from your coils
- Inspect & restore seals to improve efficiency
- Remove standing water and prevent rusting within the air handler
- Replace fan blades to ensure effectiveness
- Calibrate sensors and controls
Invest In Your Facility’s Care With Air Handler Restoration By PROAC
PROAC has been helping businesses with large facilities keep their HVAC running effectively for 27 years and counting. Our team has extensive knowledge of air quality and building maintenance, and is dedicated to keeping your facility in top shape to support your business. Reduce downtime and costs and keep your building working for you with proactive air handler restoration. We also maintain your facility with cooling tower refurbishment, duct cleaning, HVAC repair and maintenance, air quality testing, and many more commercial facility management services.
Invest in your business’s facility and contact PROAC for air handler unit restoration today. We can’t wait to see how we can help your business succeed!
Air Handler Unit Restoration Frequently Asked Questions:
How often should air handler restoration be done?
Air handler restoration should be completed once before summer when air conditioning will be used, and once before winter when the HVAC system will be used heavily for heating.
How do I tell whether I should restore or replace my air handler?
Restoring your air handler is much cheaper and more sustainable than replacing it, but if your air handler is older than 15 to 20 years or is significantly damaged, then replacement may be the best option.
How long should an air handler last?
Air handlers typically last around 15 to 20 years, but they can last for 25 years or more if properly maintained.
What are the signs my air handler needs restoration?
If your air handler is causing inadequate airflow, uneven temperatures, musty odors, moisture inside the unit, or frequent HVAC repairs, it could be time for air handler restoration.
Is air handler restoration cheaper than replacement?
Most of the time, restoring the air handler is far more cost-effective than replacing the whole thing. If the structure of the unit is still in good shape, repair can prolong the life of the system without the upheaval and cost of replacing the entire air handler.
How long does air handler restoration take?
The time required depends on the size of the unit, the condition of the parts, and the level of cleaning or repair necessary. Some repairs can be performed quickly, while larger or more damaged commercial air handlers may require a longer scheduled service window.
How often should commercial air handlers be inspected?
Commercial air handlers should be checked at least once or twice a year, especially before busy cooling and heating seasons. More frequent inspections and preventative maintenance may be required if the unit is heavily used or your facility has stricter air quality requirements.
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