Reliable System Upgrades for Commercial Facilities
Keeping a very large space cooled during the heat of the summer in Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, Clayton, Youngsville, NC, and the surrounding areas falls to commercial chillers. These work very well when operating at peak efficiency, but as they age, it is important to work with an experienced HVAC team like ours at Bolton Construction & Service. Maintaining these workhorses is important for the comfort and savings that they provide, but eventually, you will come to a time when you are faced with doing a chiller replacement on your building. Our team can provide regular inspections and maintenance, along with recommendations for upgrades to help improve system performance and increase longevity. Contact us for all of your building chiller needs.
When to Replace vs. Repair Your System
When should you look at replacing your old chiller versus simply repairing it? Sometimes the age of your system will dictate that it is time for a replacement chiller, for example, systems that are 20 years old or older. Other times when your chiller has been costing you repairs, when those repairs are more than 50% of the replacement cost, it is best to go with a replacement system. For younger systems and those that only need minor repairs and maintenance, it is best to repair what you have.
What to Expect During the Process
When you are in the market for a chiller replacement, there are a few steps to the whole process, and it starts with an evaluation of your existing system. We can determine the size of your system and make recommendations for the new chiller replacement unit. Once all of the equipment has been delivered, we can start working on the removal of the old unit and making reinforcements or other repairs before the new unit is installed. Once the new unit is installed, we will perform testing to ensure it works as expected and then clean up the site.
Improving Performance and Lowering Operating Costs
Replacing an old, inefficient chiller with a new model that is more energy efficient will make a big difference on the energy bills, but there are other things that can be done to help enhance these savings. Doing regular maintenance will help to ensure optimal efficiency, but adjusting the water temperatures in different places can gain efficiencies, as can adding variable frequency drives that match flow rates to actual loads. Also, having smart sensors that will utilize the outdoor air temp rather than the compressor will also boost efficiency.
Experience That Minimizes Downtime
At Bolton Construction & Service, we have been working with clients for 100 years, and the reason we have been in business for so long is that we deliver what we say we will, and we do it with excellence. We are a family-run business that puts our clients first, and that all translates to fast and efficient chiller replacements and other services in Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, Clayton, Youngsville, NC, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to learn more and have your chiller evaluated.
Some things can be checked on a weekly and monthly basis, such as the pressure, fluid levels, and more. Annually, it is good to have an inspection and maintenance performed to ensure that there are no contaminants in the system and to clean the tubes, etc.
When determining when a chiller is due for replacement, there are a few things that we look at. First is the age of the chiller, and the older the unit is, the more likely that a replacement is in order. Owners should also look at the maintenance costs that they are paying to keep the existing chiller working, as well as the energy costs that they are paying while using it. As these figures go up, the need for a replacement also goes up.
Building owners will want to work with a company that has a positive track record and works with commercial and industrial heating and cooling systems. We have a 100-year history and a positive track record that clients can trust.
While the actual time spent swapping out the old for the new chiller is not long, the lead times required to get the equipment can be many months. The changing out of the chiller may only take a few days to get in place and operational. Talk with our team today about your chiller replacement needs, and we can develop a timeline for you.
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