The planned preventive maintenance (PPM) or planned maintenance of HVAC systems includes a series of service checks on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning plant and equipment, to confirm their proper functioning. The elements of the plant and equipment within an HVAC system include heating, ventilation and air conditioning, as well as the connection system, such as the water services and the systems for the buildings’ energy management. The planned preventive maintenance of HVAC and the service checks include:
- checking the effective functioning,
- health and safety measures,
- examination of critical components,
- adequate inspection and analysis of the operating parameters, such as noises and vibrations.
Maintenance is important inasmuch as the systems are checked in order to prevent any damaging and to avoid putting people or commercial operations in jeopardy – protecting the value of your building. The maintenance is scheduled in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with the requirements peculiar to your business. HVAC maintenance must be performed by service engineers trained and certified to carry out all works, using personal protective equipment. To perform regular preventive maintenance, our service engineers provide to the building managers or to other delegated persons clear information on the work methods and they perform an assessment of the risks related to the plant. They set out the workplace specific hazards, the work hazards, and the controls related thereto. Ideally, the history of the activity should be recorded in a computerized maintenance management system to facilitate the recovery of the records. Otherwise, a log book should be created, with records kept in compliance with the industry standards. A computerized management system also provides transparency in making sure that only the engineers’ working hours related to certain works are charged.
Benefits of HVAC regular preventive maintenance
The advantages provided by regular maintenance are numerous. 1. Improvement of the plant’s reliability
PPM is proof of the proper functioning of the plants, protecting your investment. It also identifies any repairs that may be necessary before a failure occurs, ensuring the plant’s maximum service life and bringing you peace of mind and convenience. The benefits also include cleaner air for ventilation and air conditioning, which is important to note particularly under the current conditions, the use of control equipment and improved convenience. 2. Compliance
Compliance with all the legal and health and safety requirements Such compliance will also be useful in the performed audits. 3. Energy efficiency
Streamlining efficiency through the harmonious functioning of the HVAC system and of the water services, as well as of the plant connected to the building energy management systems (BEMS). A balanced system which functions optimally can highlight the losses and can ensure a closer control of the working environment.
Implications of not having PPM in place
HVAC systems which are not maintained are at higher risk of breakdown, due to the lack of attention or to the lack of periodic checks. This may lead to: 1. Longer downtime
Failures of the HVAC systems, of the water services, and of the BEMS may lead directly or indirectly to an impact on the supply chain, on the manufacturing chain, or on the chain of commercial operations of your company. Without service and maintenance, commercial operations could undergo unwanted downtimes for repairs, costing money and affecting the reputation of your service. 2. Uncomfortable conditions = Greater complaints
Unmaintained systems may not operate within the design parameters intended to ensure the comforts of the building’s occupants. The high level of discomfort claimed by the staff, by the customers, or by the visitors may become issues impairing your reputation among the parties with whom you maintain commercial relations. 3. Health, safety, and non-compliance
Lack of attention or an inconsistency of safety checks may cause bodily injury or death, particularly when we speak of the water systems, where the pipes are vulnerable to legionnaires’ disease. Inappropriate components or the lack of proper maintenance of the electrical or gas installations may also lead to severe injuries or death.
Setting up a system for HVAC PPM
Setting up the PPM will involve the drawing up of a list of HVAC systems that need to be checked. This will allow potential sellers of PPM to make a very competitive offer, while taking into account all your business’s specific operational requirements. Terano Construct offers the planned maintenance service for HVAC systems to all companies from all sectors which use local heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, water systems, and control management through BEMS. Such these companies may range from data centers to hospitals, from office buildings to retail stores.
The Terano Construct approach
The Terano Construct approach to the preventive maintenance of the HVAC systems is based on the team of service engineers who are reliable, multi-skilled, and flexible with regard to your specific service requirements. Our service engineers are highly trained, which helps to solve issues from the first attempt. Consequently, the Terano Construct service engineers save time and money for our customers, while also reducing the need to call for help in case of failures. Terano Construct also offers coverage for emergency calls if the planned preventive maintenance agreements include this, making sure that any failure that is critical for your business has precedence, whenever it occurs. Contact us for the preventive maintenance of the HVAC systems, we can support you grow your business.
