Sometimes, we have a client that wants to get the most out of their HVAC system. Our client in Alexandria, Virginia had a sophisticated system that was built to handle lot of bells and whistles, like zone controls, humidity, and airflow.  The problem was, there were no bells and whistles. Read on to see how we helped our client have the highest level of control over the comfort in their space.

When you need more control….

We often come across clients that want the highest level of control over their buildings’ environment. With a fully equipped HVAC system, airflow, temperature, humidity, and other factors react appropriately to the outside environment. In the case of this client, they had a system that was capable enough, but it just needed the right components. It was as if their system had a brain, but no arms or legs.

And you don’t want to sacrifice efficiency…

Part of giving our client more control over their environment was installing a variable frequency drive (VFD). For most systems, when a motor comes on, it’s just on. In the case of a VFD, the motor ramps up and down slowly and the speed of the motor modulates based on outside conditions. As you can imagine, this helps your building stay comfortable even when day-to-day weather is unpredictable. Additionally, VFD dramatically increases efficiency, since you’re not overworking or underworking the motor.

Choose a firm with expertise and a consultative approach. 

The truth is that this wasn’t our first job with this particular client. It started with a system failure where we successfully helped them both deal with the most urgent replacement as well as plan for future replacements. We had built a great relationship with our client through our consultative approach. When they asked for our help with their system controls, we recommended that they enlist the help of an MEP so that they could get a full picture of what could be done with their system. Based on that, we prioritized and priced each of the recommendations so that our client could start with the first few.

Regardless of whether you’re adding complex controls to your system, or replacing a vital piece of equipment that’s at the end of its lifespan, our goal is simple: we want to keep your environment comfortable and give you the peace of mind that your system is reliable. We work in partnership with our clients to make sure that recommendations fall in line with their needs, and their budget.

To learn more, or to find out if you qualify for a no-cost site inspection, give us a call at 703.891.4600 or contact us today.