In the cold weather months, the purpose of an industrial ventilation system is the opposite. Instead of trying to remove heat as it does in the summer, an industrial ventilation system should work to keep heat in during the winter. To get your ventilation system ready for winter, here are tips from the Eldridge ventilation experts.
Inspect Backdraft Dampers
When fans are turned off, backdraft damper blades should form a seal to minimize air entering a facility. Bent or damaged blades and linkages will prevent backdraft dampers from properly sealing. Backdraft dampers that are broken or damaged will need to be replaced before cold weather arrives to minimize cold air infiltration and reduce your heating costs.
Install New Heaters
Many types of unit heats are not energy efficient and they fail to circulate the air resulting in stratification of hot air near the roof. Installing new energy efficient high temperature heating & ventilation equipment (HTHV) can save over 20% of the energy cost to heat a facility. We recommend the Cambridge Air Solution HTHV heaters which have the lowest total cost of ownership when compared to other heating technologies.
Destratify Air with HVLS Fans
HVLS fans are a great way to keep hot air from collecting at the roof level. If you have HVLS fans, then turn them on when your heaters are running. If you don’t have them, consider installing them to get the most out of the money that you spend on heating.
Maintain Temperature at Night
During cold weather, you can turn down the temperature at night but don’t complete turn-off the heat. The risk is that the temperature of equipment, building and floor surfaces will cool to temperatures below the dew point. This may cause condensation to form on the surfaces which may result in corrosion or safety hazards. Installing a programable thermostat will allow you to efficiently regulate temperature both day and night.
Conclusion
We hope that these tips will help you get your ventilation system ready for winter. Creating a successful environment year-round requires having the right ventilation equipment. It also requires knowing how to effectively operate the system according to the outside weather conditions.