Why Is It Important to Have Good Ventilation in a Commercial Space?
Proper ventilation is not only important for indoor air quality, it’s to keep your employees and business safe
You have a lot of responsibilities to take care of with your commercial business, so it can be difficult to keep track of which tasks are top priorities and which can be put off for a while longer.
If you’ve been putting off installing, maintaining or repairing your commercial ventilation system though, you could be putting your employees and the future of your business in jeopardy.
Proper ventilation is a vital component in a commercial space, as it helps balance out the fresh outdoor air with the stale inside air and vents unwanted gases to the outdoors. The problem is that we tend to keep buildings sealed up tightly to improve efficiency, which could lead to a number of problems you could pay for later on.
Here are some reasons how proper ventilation ensures better health and safety in your commercial business space.
Proper Ventilation for Better Indoor Air Quality and Health
Commercial ventilation is essential to keeping the people on your commercial property safe from problems caused by gases or pollutants in the air. Studies have found that the air inside of a commercial building can be much worse than the outside air.
Those who suffer from asthma, allergies or respiratory immune disorders are likely to have symptoms that become irritated by contaminants that frequently circulate through the vents. A good ventilation system installed in the ductwork allows fresh air to come into the commercial building without affecting the efficiency of your heater or air conditioner. This can help to control humidity levels and prevent symptoms associated with respiratory issues or general illness.
Proper Ventilation for Safety
It is important to also have a system in place to properly ventilate gases or fumes to the outdoors from a commercial heating system or from commercial kitchen equipment. An exhaust system helps to ensure that combustion gases and water vapor are vented safely outdoors, but this can only be guaranteed with regular maintenance of the fans and flue of your commercial equipment. Poor ventilation can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, so it’s important to have an expert inspect your heating equipment and ventilation system every year.
By taking care of and properly maintaining your commercial business’s ventilation system, you’ll have efficient, clean air heating and cooling that will provide for your employee’s comfort and safety for many years to come.
Don’t Forget About Commercial Water Heater Maintenance!
We might have spoken plenty of times about residential water heaters, but we need to get the word out about commercial water heater maintenance as well! If you thought hot water was important for your home, it’s much more important for your business.
That’s because businesses, by law, have to provide hot water in their restrooms for safety purposes. If you’ve got an office building or a building that you lease to tenants, hot water is incredibly necessary for safety and comfort purposes. Without a functioning commercial water heater, you could see a legal issue soon. Not only that, but restaurants in our area also require hot water especially where it relates to hand washing and food preparation.
That’s why we advise that no business or building owner in our area take their chances with commercial water heaters. It’s always a good idea to have a professional team provide commercial water heater maintenance yearly to ensure you’ve got functioning hot water.
Choosing the Best Commercial Plumber
Let’s just be clear about this from the start—commercial plumbing is not to be taken lightly. Depending on the scale and type of business you run, commercial plumbers need to be extremely well-trained in a deluge of local codes and plumbing solutions. Likewise, on the side of the business, hiring an amateur or a plumber that’s not prepared for what’s needed could result in losing thousands of dollars in revenue and unhappy customers, which is arguably worse.
Choosing a team for commercial plumbing in Vancouver, BC isn’t just about flipping through the phone book until you find the first choice. It’s up to you to choose a team with the right experience, availability, equipment, and expertise in order to have your business thoroughly cared for.
So today, we’d like to go over what you can expect from a perfect commercial plumber. This includes things you might not have considered before, along with some tips of the trade when deciding if a contractor is right for you.
The Benefits of Quality
We can’t stress enough the sheer amount of benefits you get from working with a contractor that knows what they’re doing when it comes to commercial plumbing. A contractor that knows what to expect with your business needs can make your life easier and provide monetary benefits in the form of happy customers and clean plumbing.
Industry-Specific Experience
The most difficult aspect of finding a commercial plumbing team is the specific nature of your business. If you’ve got a restaurant that needs service on a grease trap, and easy availability for the large number of plumbing issues you might need—signing up with a team that’s only worked on offices might be a horrible idea. Each business requires unique plumbing needs depending on the customers, health requirements, the type of business, and much more. Hiring a team that’s used to those specific business needs can make your life a lot easier.
Experience in the Field
This should always be a conversation that comes up when looking to hire a contractor for commercial plumbing. It’s a good idea to bring up the different plumbing needs of your business, like a grease trap, the hours of your business, the scale of your business, and everything else that you think matters.
Larger businesses often need a larger team to service them, since a residential plumbing company won’t come close to having the necessary tools for the job. Even if a plumbing team has some experience working with commercial plumbing, they might not have the sheer amount of employees, equipment, or availability necessary to keep your business doing well.
Responsiveness
Make sure your commercial plumbing team is responsive to your needs. After all, one bad plumbing issue could cost you thousands in revenue or unhappy customers, which means you need attentive contractors who can get there and fix your issue handily. If your business has certain special hours when it operates, it’s a good idea to find a team that can respond to those hours and provides service exactly when you need it.
3 Signs You Need Heating Repair
It’s starting to get really cold in Vancouver—is your heater up to the test? Unfortunately, you’re not going to be able to make it through every single winter without a little heating work. You shouldn’t shy away from the problems you’re facing in your home. If you need Vanmach Plumbing and Heating, you can schedule an appointment with the professionals on our team.
You can trust our team! We’ve been able to grow steadily throughout our decades in business because of our dedication to the comfort of our customers. We’re a family-run and locally-owned business. You’ll know that you’re getting the best work possible when you come to the members of our team.
Come to Us When…
It’s time to come to our professionals when you notice any of the following:
1. You Can’t Get Warm
Now we know that Boston winters aren’t a walk in the park, but you should always be able to remain warm in your home no matter what the temperatures are outdoors. Your heater in your home should be able to handle any heating and cooling imbalances and it should be able to bring your home to your desired temperature and keep it there for your desired amount of time. If this isn’t the case, it’s time for you to schedule an appointment with our team.
2. You’re Shelling Out Cash
Are you paying way too much for your home’s heating services? The price of your energy bills this winter should always reflect the way that you run your home’s heater. If you’re running your home’s heater at a moderate temperature for a reasonable amount of time, you shouldn’t be paying heating bills than drain your wallet. If this is the case in your home, it’s time for you to schedule an appointment with our service technicians. We’ll optimize your heater’s efficiency levels and ensure that you get the best service available to you.
3. You Have Low Indoor Air Quality
Do you have low indoor air quality in your home? Low indoor air quality might manifest as lots of coughing and sneezing when you’re at home, a difficulty getting warm, lots of dust and debris floating around your home, and dryness of your eyes, nose, throat, and skin. You don’t have to brush these issues to the side just because they seem like something you can deal with. You shouldn’t have to “deal with” anything in your home—you should have the best comfort available to you.
Professional Service Counts
You’re going to need professional service when you want heating repair. We know that it’s tempting to want to talk to an amateur or turn to the Internet to try to DIY your problems away. It’s time for you to schedule an appointment with our professionals. We have the right licensure, experience, and expertise to get your home warm for winter.
Why Scheduling Regular Septic Tank Pumping Is Essential
Why It’s Vital to Remember Regular Pumping
We understand nobody wants to dwell on the septic tank. You probably rarely give it much thought as long as it’s working. But what if it isn’t working? You’ll notice it quickly, and it can be a serious problem. Here are reasons to have pumping done on a schedule:
- Code violations: A backed-up septic tank can cause your business to be shut down due to health code violations. This is the last thing you want! You don’t want to be dealing with clean up because of septic issues while also trying to get your facility or establishment open again.
- Property damage: A septic tank that’s overfull can start to leak, leading to damage to areas outside the property. It can also cause damage to the drainfield, the part of the septic tank that releases the gray water from the tank after the sludge and scum are left behind.
- Terrible odors: One warning sign that you’re overdue for septic tank pumping is when sewage odors begin to waft from drains. This is sewage gas being forced back through the drainpipes. Don’t hesitate to call for pumping when this happens.
- Permanent damage to the tank: A tank that starts to leak because it hasn’t been pumped may not be salvageable. Replacing a septic tank is a costly job you don’t want to be trapped with. Pumping the tank regularly helps increase its service life.
How Often Should I Schedule Pumping?
This is The Big Question business owners and operators want to know. If they don’t want to wait for the warning signs, they’ll have a schedule for when the tank is pumped. But how frequent should the schedule be?
It depends on many factors, such as what type of business you run and how much waste and what kind of waste goes into the tank. The tank size also needs to be considered. We cannot give a single answer. For example, home septic tanks may only need pumping every 3 to 5 years, while large businesses may need pumping more than once a year.
Our team of professionals has a long history of working with septic tank systems. We can come to your business and look at the plumbing and give you a pumping schedule that will keep away problems. We have the top-of-the-line equipment to do the job, and we’ll safely transport the waste away and handle the disposal. It’s our goal to do the work right so you won’t have to worry.