Improve HVAC Equipment Efficiency with Enhanced Access Solutions
Increasing the insulation and strengthening the design of HVAC enclosures can result in access panel doors that are both thicker and larger than past designs.
HVAC providers are continuing to invest in multiple technology advancements to improve their systems’ energy efficiency and ability to provide effective heating and cooling, especially in locations where average outdoor temperatures are on the rise. One area where providers are investing is in improved design and insulation of HVAC enclosures, using the enclosure to lessen the impact of external temperatures on the equipment’s performance.
These improved enclosures can create a challenge for access panel design. The enclosures, typically constructed of steel, aluminum, or other sheet metal, protect the HVAC equipment; however, access panels must be incorporated into these structures to give technicians routine access to their interiors for servicing and repair tasks.