Indoor Air Quality & Health in Schools & Churches
“Poor IAQ can lead to a large variety of health problems and potentially affect comfort, concentration, and staff/student performance” (EPA studies).
The causes of poor air quality in schools, according to the American Lung Association.
- Poor air flow
- Improper room pressurization/ventilation, temperature (either too hot or too cold)
- High or low humidity
Regular maintenance can help with air quality and clean, test, and reset equipment to factory specs for optimal operation.
Benefits of Maintaining HVAC Systems
Studies show the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools and churches and how proper ventilation, air purifiers, and HVAC maintenance ensure a healthier environment.
Increase Efficiency and Reduce Operating Costs
- Lower energy bill 5 to 20% annually, according to the U.S. Department of Energy
- Without adequate maintenance, HVAC systems work harder than they have to. This can lead to increased energy bills, and no one wants that.
Improved Air Quality
- HVAC units collect tons of dirt and dust that can encourage the growth of mold, mildew, and hazardous pathogens.
- Proper ventilation improves air quality.
- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommends that schools have an air ventilation exchange with outdoor air of 5-6 times per hour.
Lower the Chances of Malfunctions
- HVAC units collect dust, dirt, and condensation that can weaken the electrical, ignition, and motor components
- Dirt also causes breakdowns, unsafe operations, and shortens the lifespan of your systems.
What to Expect During Our HVAC Services
With over 139 years of experience, we’ve handled all types of HVAC issues. Our skilled technicians test your equipment from top to bottom to better understand what needs repairing, any necessary maintenance, and if it may be time to consider upgrading your system.
The HVAC system includes all heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment serving a school or religious center:
- Boilers or furnaces
- Ductless HVAC
- Chillers
- Cooling towers
- Air-handling units
- Exhaust fans
- Ductwork
- Air filters
Properly designed HVAC equipment in a school or religious center helps to:
- Control temperature and relative humidity to provide comfort.
- Distribute adequate amounts of outdoor air to meet the ventilation needs of school occupants; and
- Isolate and remove odors and other contaminants through pressure control, filtration, and exhaust fans.
A PDM HVAC technician will always provide accurate and honest information throughout your service. While working on HVAC systems for churches and schools, our technicians work safely to protect the property and clean up the area when the job is complete. We take a detail-oriented approach to keep your school or church HVAC system in top condition, so you can maintain a healthy, comfortable environment for learning and worship.
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We’re happy to provide a free estimate for a custom maintenance plan. Contact us today to experience the benefits of PDM’s quality commercial HVAC maintenance services. Call [phone_link].
