Facilities Management experts understand the importance of planning for the long term. That’s why you stay on top of emerging technologies that can optimize costs while creating a comfortable and functional environment.
Here are 3 innovations that represent the future of HVAC for large commercial and residential facilities, along with a plan for how to implement them so you reap the greatest rewards.
3 HVAC innovations revolutionizing climate control
In recent years, there have been significant advancements in technology and services for commercial HVAC (and residential HVAC for multi-family buildings). These 3 innovations for large building HVAC systems are changing the game for facilities by delivering efficient operation, easier management, cost control, scalability, and the ultimate in comfort:
- Modular VRV & VRF HVAC systems
- Remote HVAC monitoring systems
- Need-based HVAC maintenance programs
Together, these innovations are evolving into a new way of managing climate control technology and service for facilities. By adopting them in 3 stages, you can achieve seamless, hassle-free HVAC performance that’s future-proofed.
STEP 1: Install modular VRV HVAC systems
VRV: The future of HVAC technology
VRV HVAC systems are high-performance residential and commercial heating and cooling systems that are designed to handle the needs of large facilities.
VRV stands for variable refrigerant volume (also known as VRF: variable refrigerant flow) which simply means that the system runs at the precise capacity needed for the current conditions. As opposed to older systems that can only run at full blast. VRV systems are also modular in design, using smaller units that can even be installed without ducts. And they can provide both heating and cooling.
Together, these advances provide unique benefits for large facilities.
Benefits of VRV for facilities
- High performance: Designed to provide reliable temperature & humidity control that meets the demands of large facilities.
- Adaptable & scalable: Modular, zoned system can handle varying conditions within the space and adapt to changing requirements.
- Easier climate control management: One system with modern management controls handles all your climate control needs.
- Energy-efficient: Precise operation reduces energy consumption and reduces operating costs.
- Quiet: Less fan and compressor noise increases occupant satisfaction.
Learn more: Best Commercial HVAC Systems for Scalability & Efficiency
Recommendations for adoption
VRV and VRF systems have been used for decades in other parts of the world, and have become the HVAC system of choice for US facilities in the past 10 years.
However, these systems are more complex than traditional split or rooftop units. To get the promised benefits, choose an HVAC company with proven VRV/VRF expertise to avoid installation & service mistakes.
STEP 2: Adopt remote HVAC monitoring service
HVAC monitoring: the future of HVAC management
An HVAC monitoring system is a network of hardware, smart sensors, and cloud-based software that’s integrated with your HVAC infrastructure.
It continuously tracks the status and performance of every piece of HVAC equipment (including energy usage) and provides data, analytics, real-time alerts, and predictive insights to help you manage climate control more effectively and efficiently. Perhaps best of all, early detection helps you get equipment issues corrected fast, often before occupants notice a problem.
Benefits of remote HVAC monitoring for facilities
- Significantly reduce downtime with early problem detection and diagnostic predictions.
- Lower operating cost with reduced energy consumption and repair expenses.
- Longer equipment lifespan with better informed maintenance and operation.
- Simpler management with remote data access, customizable alerts and the ability to make global system adjustments and changeovers.
- Greater occupant satisfaction due to consistent comfort, reduced downtime, and less disruption.
Learn more: Cut Costs & Downtime with an HVAC Monitoring System
Recommendations for adoption
Modern HVAC monitoring systems have become must-have tools for large facilities. However, it’s important to choose the right one for your equipment infrastructure.
- If your buildings have Daikin equipment, your choice is simple: Daikin HERO Pro Edge can monitor and control all your Daikin climate control assets, including VRV, mini-splits, rooftop units, and ancillary equipment with an easy-to-use, cloud-based management system.
- If you have other types and brands of HVAC equipment, including VRF, split systems, roof top units and/or heat pumps, consider Venstar, a more brand-agnostic solution.
TIP: Arista can bundle HVAC monitoring installations with scheduled maintenance to reduce your up-front costs.
STEP 3: Shift to needs-based HVAC maintenance
The future of HVAC maintenance
Once you have the technology in place, you’re ready to enjoy another huge benefit: ongoing maintenance that’s based on reported data instead of guesswork. Most preventative maintenance plans are based on checklists of tasks (cleaning, tuning, replacing worn parts proactively) that are performed in regular intervals. Until now, that’s been the best way to prevent breakdowns and keep equipment running reliably.
But with a remote HVAC monitoring system, you (and your service team) can now see exactly when a specific task needs to be done. Switching to need-based maintenance reduces waste and saves money.
Benefits of needs-based maintenance
- Optimized cost: You get (and pay for) the exact maintenance tasks that your equipment needs.
- Reduced disruption: Eliminate unnecessary maintenance visits that can cause disruption for occupants.
- Better problem prevention: With preventative maintenance, problems can still occur between appointments. With needs-based maintenance, you’ll get alerts and can intervene right away before a breakdown occurs.
Recommendations for adoption
Needs-based maintenance is not widely available yet and the models are still in development. But if you have the technology in place, the right provider can create a customized program based on your needs.
Arista provides the future of HVAC for NYC facilities NOW
Arista’s technical know-how and customer service, combined with Daikin VRV + HERO Pro Edge HVAC monitoring system, is the gold standard for facilities climate control in NYC. You can trust our dedicated team of Daikin and VRF experts for quality installation and service that deliver reliable climate control.
Contact Arista today for more information.