Stop Summer HVAC Breakdowns Before They Start

CCER • June 5, 2025

How Strategic Summer Maintenance Can Save You Money and Headaches

As summer temperatures climb across Denver and the Front Range, your building’s HVAC system becomes one of your most critical assets.


For large building owners and maintenance supervisors, the stakes are high: when systems fail, the cost isn’t just comfort—it’s operational downtime, emergency repair bills, and sometimes even tenant dissatisfaction.

The good news? A proactive approach to summer HVAC maintenance can prevent the vast majority of issues before they start. At Common Cents Energy Recovery, we specialize in helping building teams get ahead of seasonal strain, reduce operating costs, and avoid costly service calls.

Why Summer Maintenance Matters

During the summer, your HVAC system runs longer and works harder. Without maintenance, that workload leads to:

  • Reduced efficiency and higher energy bills

  • Increased wear on components like coils, motors, and fans

  • Sudden failures of rooftop units (RTUs), chillers, or cooling towers

  • More frequent and expensive emergency service calls

A simple maintenance plan—especially one that includes deep coil cleaning and a full system assessment—can reduce energy usage by up to 30% and extend system life by years.

Your Summer HVAC Maintenance Checklist

To keep your system running efficiently, we recommend completing the following before peak season hits:

✅ Clean evaporator and condenser coils
Dirty coils can reduce heat transfer and force your system to work harder. Professional cleaning improves performance and lowers energy use.

✅ Inspect and flush cooling towers
Scale, biological growth, and debris buildup in cooling towers restrict water flow and cause temperature control issues. Summer prep should include a full inspection and cleaning.

✅ Check RTUs (Rooftop Units)
Look for clogged filters, worn belts, and refrigerant leaks. Even small issues here can snowball into big, expensive problems in July and August.

✅ Inspect air handlers and drain pans
Mold, algae, and overflow risks are common. Proper cleaning prevents musty odors, system clogs, and IAQ issues.

✅ Ensure all fans and motors are working optimally
Lubricate, tighten, and check for wear. An overworked fan motor is a common summer failure.

✅ Test thermostats and control systems
Optimized programming and calibration can reduce energy usage without sacrificing comfort.

✅ Schedule a professional assessment
Sometimes you need an expert eye to identify issues that aren’t obvious until the heat arrives.

Get Ahead of the Summer Rush — Free Assessment Available

At Common Cents Energy Recovery, we’re proud to support commercial building owners and maintenance teams throughout Denver and the Front Range with specialized coil cleaning, cooling tower service, and HVAC system optimization.

Our team will evaluate your cooling systems, identify high-risk areas, and offer cost-saving recommendations.

📞 Call (720) 224-3306
📧 Email 
info@hvaccoilclean.com
 🌐 Schedule at 
hvaccoilclean.com

Don’t wait fo
r the first 90-degree day to reveal your system’s weaknesses. Prevent the emergency call—and the invoice—with summer prep that pays off.

Let’s get your building ready for a cooler, more cost-efficient summer.


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