When running a business, the expenses accrued in operation costs are endless and relentless. Because of this, finding more cost-efficient processes can lead to substantial increases in profits. One important factor for any company, is the regulation of indoor temperatures and air quality to ensure the reliability of products.
Between moderating temperature and circulating the air, a lot of power is expended by these systems. Even though temperature can have a large effect on production, minute variations are not usually enough to cause any harm. Just a few degree difference can have a substantial impact on energy bills.
Even just easing back on central cooling by only three degrees Fahrenheit can cut down on air conditioning costs by 12 to 15%. Industrial exhaust fans can circulate air and keep it cool in the absence of the extra power needed from a cooling system while still remaining more cost efficient than those three degrees.
While some areas can do with lowering interior temperature by a few degrees, other systems that require precise temperatures can still benefit from industrial fans. Because any company dealing with food or perishables must ensure the safety of their inventory, freezers are essential for keeping them from spoiling.
However, without adequate power, there is no guarantee that the freezers will be able to keep cool enough without draining large amounts of electricity. But installing efficient industrial exhaust fan motors, specifically of the “electronically commutated” (ECM) variety, on a small, two-fan walk-in freezer can save up to around $200 a year per fan on energy costs.
If these options are not quite enough to adequately decrease energy consumption, a demand ventilation control system can prevent a cooling or heating system from overexerting themselves. Because these controls can automatically adjust temperature by increasing power or shutting down when the ideal temperature is reached at any given time without the need for manual supervision, they can actually reduce the costs to operate industrial exhaust fan systems anywhere from 30 to 50%. These demand control systems can be setup on new installations, as well as retrofitted to existing hoods.
High operation costs can easily fly under the radar, but effectively reducing them can lead to considerable savings.