For many cash-strapped school districts, shutting down HVAC units in unused buildings for part of summer vacation to help cut cooling costs is an annual routine. However, this can lead to issues with humidity, mold, odors, and more inside the school, not to mention the potential mechanical problems that can arise from letting equipment sit idle for long periods when it’s not designed to do so.
But, there are things contractors can do to get this equipment back online and ensure it’s operating as efficiently as possible in time for the first school bell this fall.