HVAC Training: Reducing Energy and Improving Health
During winter 2008, a Berkley lab analysis found on average, the over HVAC appliances in office settings can have unintended health risks. The study found the average building maintained a summer temperature of 1°F (0.5°C) lower compared to winter, even though people are more accustomed to warmer temperatures during summer months. Experts believe the increase in air conditioning contributes to a 50 percent rise in headache, fatigue and loss of concentration.
What does this mean for HVAC Training?
Your HVAC training will focus on the installation and repair of cooling appliances, as well as the HVAC industry as a whole. As you work with clients, you’ll have to bridge the knowledge gap on how to operate the machines.
Using the information from this study, buildings that operate at a temperature below 73.4°F (23°C) waste energy and operating costs by contributing to occupant health symptoms. Similarly, buildings with higher indoor temperatures (above 73.4°F) during the winter potentially cause a 30 percent to 80 percent increase in eye, nose and skin irritation.
The bottom line:
HVAC technicians can recommend buildings operate with lower HVAC frequency throughout the year. Reducing use during the summer and winter months will relate to a decrease in energy costs as well as improving the working environment. This is a win-win situation. Relying on less air conditioning in the summer and less heating in the winter is a conflict-free solution because it creates a more comfortable working condition while eliminating costs.
By focusing your HVAC training on energy conservation and industry awareness, you’ll be able to deliver added value and services like these to your customers.
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