Repair or Replace an HVAC System? A Guide for Assisted Living Facilities
An assisted living facility rarely has HVAC equipment that is all the same age or in the same condition. One system may be relatively new, another may have years of reliable service left, and an older unit serving a resident wing may be requiring repairs more frequently. When that older HVAC system needs another repair, […]
Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation in Senior Living Facilities: What Facility Managers Should Know
An HVAC system doesn’t have to stop working for a facility to have an indoor air concern. Facility managers may hear complaints about stuffy rooms, persistent odors, excessive humidity, dust, weak airflow, or one area that simply doesn’t feel as comfortable as the rest of the building. In senior living facilities, these concerns can quickly […]
Humidity Control in Assisted Living Facilities: Causes, Risks & HVAC Solutions
The thermostat says 74 degrees, the air conditioning is running, but part of the building still feels damp or clammy. Maybe there’s a musty odor in one hallway, condensation around a vent, or resident rooms that never seem as comfortable as the rest of the facility. In Central Florida, it’s easy to blame these conditions […]
HVAC Maintenance for Assisted Living Facilities: Common Problems, Risks & Prevention
Keeping an assisted living facility comfortable in Central Florida takes more than responding when an air conditioner stops working. HVAC equipment may serve resident rooms, dining areas, offices and common areas while operating through Florida’s heat and humidity. Small problems can show up as a hot resident room, excessive humidity, weak airflow or recurring service […]