When a two-pipe building changes from chilled to hot water, cooling may be unavailable even during warm afternoons. Check management’s changeover notice before adjusting controls or booking a repair. The steps below can help residents manage comfort while identifying a separate equipment problem.
- Try to leave the windows open during the hot hours
- Close your blinds to avoid excessive sunlight
- Only turn on the fan in your HVAC system.
If the situation is the opposite and your condo has not turned on the heat, it is easier to temporarily use a standing electric heater. Although this can not be a long-term solution.
Home Trade Standards helps condominium property managers and condo owners with the switchover of cooling to heating for Fall & Winter. Our Team will also be providing fall annual maintenance services until October 31st, 2021, or until all work is done.
Annual condo HVAC maintenance can identify observed heating-component deficiencies before seasonal demand increases. The inspection scope should match the installed fan coil or heat pump, with repair and replacement recommendations based on the findings.
