Summer HVAC Maintenance for Educational Facilities: Ensuring Clean Air for the Academic Year Ahead

Summer break provides the ideal opportunity for schools and universities to make changes and updates to facilities, including performing critical HVAC maintenance and upgrades. With students and faculty mostly absent, maintenance teams can thoroughly inspect, clean, and optimize air filtration systems to ensure optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) when classes resume. This article explores evidence-based maintenance strategies that improve air quality while potentially reducing energy costs by 15-20%.

Why Summer Maintenance Matters for Educational Facilities

Educational facilities face unique air quality challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, schools and universities account for approximately 10% of commercial building energy consumption nationwide, with HVAC systems representing 35-40% of that energy use. During the academic year, these systems operate continuously while serving dense populations of students and staff.

The American Society of Civil Engineers grades U.S. school infrastructure at a concerning “D+” rating, with nearly a quarter of public school buildings in “fair” or “poor” condition. This aging infrastructure makes proactive maintenance particularly crucial during available maintenance windows.

To learn more about how indoor air quality affects student morale, attendance, and academic performance, see Camfil’s recent article: Everything You Need to Know About Air Quality in K-12 Schools for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

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