Fall is here, bringing relief from the hot summer. Workers in poorly ventilated buildings are enjoying cooler temperatures. But summer 2025 doesn’t have to repeat the same old heat problems that affect worker health and safety. If you plan now, you can budget for a ventilation system upgrade in 2025.
Making the Case for Investment
Many customers hesitate to upgrade ventilation systems due to cost concerns. While most companies care about worker health and safety, it’s often hard to get approval for equipment that doesn’t seem to directly impact operations. We can help you show decision-makers the financial benefits of a cooler workplace.
- Productivity. Workers lose 1% of their productivity for every degree above 77°F. As an example, assume that the solar heat load raises indoor temperatures 20 degrees above outdoor levels. That will lead to a 20% productivity drop.
- Absences. Hot weather increases worker absences. Covering for absent workers often means paying overtime.
- Staff Turnover. Hot, unhealthy working conditions can increase employee turnover. This leads to higher costs for recruiting and training new staff.
We’ve helped customers measure these heat-related costs. Results show that ventilation upgrades often pay for themselves in a short period of time.
Tax Break
Here’s a way to impress decision-makers: ventilation upgrades qualify for a special tax break. Any investment in ventilation equipment is eligible for a Section 179 Tax Deduction. These tax savings can help justify the upfront costs of a ventilation system upgrade.
Next Steps
To budget for your 2025 ventilation upgrade, first contact an Eldridge ventilation expert. We’ll help determine the best upgrade for your facility. Then, we’ll quantify potential financial benefits to justify the investment. Finally, we can help present to decision-makers, showing how a ventilation upgrade benefits both employees and the company.