(February – UMC, Inc.) Is it time to upgrade your HVAC system?

Wildfire smoke, pollutants, and airborne viruses.

There are a lot of things in the air that can be harmful to our health. Poor air quality and the effect that it can have on your long term health is a serious concern. As a business owner, you may be responsible for your building’s air quality. Old, inefficient HVAC systems that poorly filter the air coming into your building can be dangerous.

This past year, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers recommended that schools, commercial buildings, and homeowners upgrade their air HVAC filters to MERV 13, if possible. The recommendation was made to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. According to Wade Conlan, an expert with ASHRAE, “if you can increase the performance of your filters, you’re much more likely to capture a virus if it is in the air stream of your building.”

Upgrading a commercial HVAC system is a big job that requires a lot of expertise. We’ve worked on a large variety of commercial and industrial projects offering turnkey HVAC and plumbing services. We’re an industry leader in training, teamwork, and delivering quality results. If you’re ready to upgrade your building’s HVAC system, we’re here to help.