Along with lighting, your HVAC system is one of the biggest energy consumers in your commercial building. However, every single one of your employees and occupants rely on the HVAC system for indoor comfort, health, and safety. So, it pays to keep your HVAC system well-maintained and operating efficiently.
To get the most out of your HVAC system, we recommend setting up regular preventative maintenance plan with BC Comfort. Each preventative maintenance service includes assessment of the internal and external components of your system and cleaning the whole system.
Did You Know?
What is Preventative Building Maintenance?

Monthly
- Inspect all systems operations
- Cleaning of complete system
Quarterly
- Inspect all systems operations
- Inspect humidity control devices
Semi Annually
- Inspect IAQ systems
- Inspect heating/cooling units
Annually
- Inspect exterior housing integrity
- Inspect for any build-up/fouling
Why is Preventative Maintenance Important?
Your commercial building and your employees are your company’s biggest assets, and your employees spend most of their working hours inside your building. Your HVAC system ensures that your building is space-conditioned for your employees’ health, comfort, and productivity. HVAC may seem like a small percentage of the overall costs of managing a company, but all businesses – restaurants, retail stores, hospitals, hotels, and office buildings – are completely dependant on consistent heating and cooling of their facilities.
Any breakdowns of your HVAC system would mean downtime and lost profit for your business. Preventative Maintenance on your HVAC systems is said to reduce the risk of costly breakdown by as much as 95%. Keeping your HVAC system well maintain also reduces your energy bills, extends the life of your system, and keeps you protected under warranty.
Cost of Overall Company Management

Design and Construction

Personnel Costs

Building Maintenance (HVAC)
Cost of Building Maintenance (HVAC)

Installation Costs

Maintenance Costs

Energy Cost

Regular vs High-Efficiency
A high-efficiency HVAC system may have a higher up-front installation cost; however, they pay off their higher initial cost with lower operational and maintenance expenses.
We recommend EnergyStar® certified equipment as they are 31% more efficient than the industry’s minimum standard (ASHRAE) – improving comfort, building health, and reducing energy costs.
Estimating your Building Maintenance Life-Cycle Costs
Regular Efficiency | High Efficiency | |
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Installation Costs: One time expense | ||
Equipment Purchase | ||
Installation and Labour | ||
End-of-Life Disposal | ||
Maintenance Costs: (~15 Year Life cycle) | ||
Preventative Maintenance Plan | ||
Parts | ||
Labour | ||
Consumable Disposable Fees | ||
Unplanned Maintenance Contingency | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Energy Costs: | ||
Utility Bills | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Total Estimated Life Cycle Costs: |