FAQs About Common Commercial HVAC Issues and Concerns

Yes, All Pro Mechanical is proud to offer 24/7/365 emergency HVAC repair services to commercial facilities across South Florida.

If you need urgent HVAC assistance in Broward and Miami-Dade County, call us now at 954-977-7878.

For facilities in South Florida, we suggest having your commercial air conditioning unit serviced quarterly, or twice a year at the very least.

Because Florida’s climate is more aggressive with every passing year, we highly recommend quarterly inspections and maintenance. Doing so can prevent a malfunctioning component from becoming a full-blown disaster for your facility.

The ideal cadence for changing your commercial HVAC filters depends on the nature of your facility:

• Change monthly for harsh environments like factories
• Change quarterly for calmer environments like offices
• Change 3 times per year in controlled environments like data centers

The typical life expectancy of a commercial AC unit is 10-15 years, but here in Florida, the average is more like 8-10 years.

This is because most commercial facilities in Florida run their AC units for most—or even all—of the year. Plus, our hot and humid climate means your system has to work harder than it would in cooler, drier parts of the US.

Whether you should upgrade your existing HVAC system or invest in a completely new one depends on whether any of the below applies to you:

• Your energy bills are steadily (or suddenly) rising despite no increase in system usage
• There are inconsistent hot and cold spots throughout your commercial space
• You find yourself paying for HVAC repairs more and more often
• The controls are clunky or ill-suited to your facility’s needs
• You notice unpleasant smells (such as a moldy, mildewy, or burnt odor) or stale air
• Your HVAC system has started leaking, making unusual noises, or randomly failing

If you’re experiencing a single one of these issues, there’s a good chance you’d be better off investing in a completely new commercial HVAC system.

But if your system is newer and you only have a few minor issues—or you want to explore improving energy efficiency—then a few upgrades may be all you need.

With just about all major manufacturers, the standard warranty for a new commercial AC unit is 5 years. If you register your new AC unit with the manufacturer, they’ll typically grant you an additional 5-year limited warranty for a total of 10 years.

But keep in mind that not all brands operate this way. We can discuss these various options as part of your estimate.

Yes, we can provide a cost estimate for the installation of a new commercial HVAC system before you have to commit or sign any contracts.

In order to do so, we need to know a bit more about your facility’s size, needs, occupants, etc. Just contact our office  today to start your free estimate!

Yes, your commercial HVAC system must be in good working order to minimize environmental concerns like:

• Using energy inefficiently, leading to overconsumption
• Greenhouse gas emissions over the legally acceptable limit
• Carbon monoxide leaks resulting from cracked pipes or failing components

At a certain point, these issues can even impact certain insurance policies for your commercial facility. You may also face fines if, for example, refrigerant leaking from your HVAC system is making an environmental impact.

The best way to minimize downtime and disruptions during HVAC maintenance or repairs is by collaborating with us to choose a day and time that works well for your facility.

Whatever time of year or day of the week is ideal for your facility, we’ll do our best to schedule your appointment during this window. Just let us know and we’ll do the rest!

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to adjust the temperature and humidity levels in different levels of your commercial space with a modern HVAC system. These days, you can have this power at your fingertips with a simple app on your phone.

When we set up these controls for you, we’ll customize them to your specific facility. You’ll be able to adjust the temperature and humidity of any given area with a single tap of a button.

A few great ways to make your commercial HVAC system more energy-efficient and reduce operating costs are:

• Duct sealing and insulating to prevent loss of heating/cooling energy
• Utilizing HVAC zoning to minimize unnecessary energy usage
• Performing routine maintenance to guarantee maximum efficiency

We’re happy to discuss these and additional energy-saving options for your facility anytime. Just contact us to start your free estimate!

HVAC zoning in your commercial space can save you up to 30% on energy costs, per the U.S. Department of Energy.

The way this works is by programming customized zones into your HVAC system. You only cool or heat the specific parts of your facility that are necessary at any given time, instead of adjusting the temperature of the entire space.

It might sound like a small shift, but HVAC zoning is one of the best ways to slash your energy bills these days.

Yes, our commercial HVAC company specializes in cooling tower repair and maintenance in Broward and Miami-Dade County.

Our expert technicians specialize in these specific cooling tower brands:

• Amcot
• BAC
• EVAPCO
• Marley

Yes, All Pro Mechanical offers commercial chiller repair and maintenance to facilities located in South Florida!

We specialize in servicing:

• Carrier chillers
• Liebert chillers
• York chillers
• MRI chiller systems