HVAC


SEVEN STEPS TO KEEP COOL AND CARRY ON


What can FMs do to keep their site’s temperature control system running efficiently and effectively, while still keeping on top of all


other duties? Richard Metcalfe, UK Sales Director (sales and service) at ICS Cool Energy, explains.


Temperature control for commercial buildings and offices is vital to keeping a handle on energy consumption, as well as delivering effective cooling to employees and business-critical applications, such as IT server rooms. With the typical remit for Facilities Managers increasing year-on-year, ICS have compiled a list of top tips to help make sure you get it right.


1. Know Your Surroundings


There’s no two ways about it, delivering efficient and effective commercial cooling starts with a chiller.


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However, many chillers currently in use – especially those that are 10 years old or more – may be adding unwanted extras to a site’s utility bill due to poor efficiency.


While upgrading to a high efficiency chiller will undoubtedly reduce operating costs, a like-for-like replacement is not as easy as it sounds. Before an FM even considers making a change, they should study the surrounding infrastructure. Fitting a chiller on a roof, for example, involves a host of logistical challenges and planning regulations. With that in mind, I would


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