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Beyond increased cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing and wearing face coverings, make sure to take a look at your HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) system, especially as we enter fall, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
According to member business OJS Building Services, there are steps you can take with your building to make sure your HVAC system is not spreading germs. Approaches that are effective include: better preventative maintenance routines that include sanitation, ionization of air flow, ultraviolet air treatment, and introducing more outside air into the building.
It’s important to regularly check and maintain your HVAC system for peak performance and is professionally sanitized. This not only saves money and increases equipment life, but it also provides a safer environment for the building occupants.
Ionization of air flow and ultraviolet treatment are quick and relatively inexpensive additions that can be made to an existing HVAC system. These devices effectively reduce particles, odors and pathogens.
Many HVAC systems are designed to minimize the introduction of outside air to save energy. Introducing more outside air has been shown to improve the air quality. This change alone can make the biggest difference. Changes to existing building controls to improve this situation is an ideal option to improve your HVAC efficiency.
“I think we have a unique opportunity to help building owners and tenants as we transition back to working together in offices, particularly as we head into fall and winter. This recent crisis has certainly opened our eyes, even wider, to indoor air quality standards. COVID-19 has created an obligation to act,” said Tracy Hertel, business development manager for OJS Building Services.
OJS Building Services
1825 E. 12th Street | Mishawaka, IN 46544
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