Maintaining a properly functioning HVAC/R system for any building, large or small, is no small task. With the amount of interconnecting, complex parts that these systems have, keeping them up and running properly is quite the job, and when an HVAC/R system is down or starts to function improperly, everyone feels the negative effects. 

These pieces of equipment can be tough to manage, and you might feel that it’s impossible to stay on top of what they need at any given moment. With the power of ultrasound technology from DST, however, you can enjoy the benefits of a window right into the inner workings of the HVAC/R systems you maintain! With the detailed and specific information that DST is able to provide you, you’ll always know how your HVAC system is working and what it needs to continue functioning properly. This can lead to many different benefits. Here are a few of them!

Increased Uptime

Unplanned downtime is the enemy of comfort and efficiency where HVAC/R systems are concerned, but without the information provided by ultrasonic testing like the kind used by DST, it’s almost impossible to avoid. If you’re basing your maintenance schedule on guesses and problems that have already begun to show up, you’re constantly going to be playing catch-up, and will be forced to deal with long stretches of downtime at inconvenient moments. With DST, however, you can anticipate problems and maintenance needs before they become serious issues, and plan your downtime accordingly to improve your convenience!

Increased Efficiency

In this day and age where energy is in short supply and high demand, machinery like HVAC/R systems should be functioning at peak efficiency. However, inconsistent maintenance and unreliable scheduling means they rarely ever are, and this can drive operating costs through the roof when they don’t need to be so high! DST has the power to detect problems like clogged filters, imbalanced fans, misaligned pumps, and other issues that can hurt a system’s efficiency, allowing you to fix them promptly and keep the system running smoothly and at optimal energy levels!

Longer Equipment Lifespans

Letting maintenance tasks like replacing filters or lubricating moving parts go unaddressed for too long increases the wear and tear on a piece of equipment like an HVAC/R system and can drastically reduce its lifespan. The expense of constantly replacing worn-out parts and components (and eventually replacing entire systems) can be great, and it’s easy to reduce when you’re using a reliable testing method like ultrasonic testing from Discovery Sound Technology. Basing your preventive maintenance plan on your DST readings can help your HVAC/R system to last significantly longer over!

Improved Air Quality

In offices, retail complexes, factories, commercial spaces, or wherever else the HVAC/R systems you maintain are located, air quality is of the utmost importance, and an HVAC/R system that isn’t functioning at its best and most efficient level is one that’s turning out subpar air quality. Clogged filters, poor humidity control, and other common issues can all affect the temperature, cleanliness, and overall comfort of the air in a building, but these issues are simple and easy to address before they become serious with DST to let you know exactly what’s going on inside your HVAC/R system!

Reduced Costs

When your HVAC/R system is maintained on a proper schedule and functioning properly, you’ll see reduced costs across the board! By eliminating the need for emergency repairs, cutting down on the necessity for frequent replacement parts, and improving a system’s efficiency, you can reduce how much it costs to own and operate this vital piece of machinery, and it’s all within reach with ultrasonic testing from DST!

Interested in learning more about how Discovery Sound Technology can benefit your HVAC/R systems and preventative maintenance plan? Make sure to contact us today for further information!