A comfortable work environment is an essential component of maintaining a productive business. The interior temperature of a workspace has a lot to do with worker comfort, meaning the furnace and air conditioning units that heat and cool your business play a major role in workplace performance and success. Below, you will find a detailed introduction to this often-overlooked aspect of business operations.

Uncomfortable Temperatures Lead to Wasted Time

In a sweeping study conducted in the United Kingdom, an astonishing 80% of workers reported being unhappy with the temperatures in their workplaces. They spent up to 8.5 minutes every day adjusting thermostats and making attempts to either warm up or cool off. If every worker spends that amount of time trying to get comfortable at work, it results in many lost hours of productivity just throughout the course of a single workday. And lost productivity costs money.

Air Quality Impacts Productivity, Too

A Cornell University study found that indoor air quality, which includes temperature, is also a significant contributing factor to worker efficiency. Improving workplace temperatures can save a business $2 per hour per worker. But it isn't just temperature that influences productivity; a workplace with clean, well-ventilated air boosts productivity as well.

How to Improve Workplace Temperature

To maintain consistently comfortable temperatures and healthy airflow at work, make certain your furnace and air conditioning units are in proper working order. Regular inspections by an HVAC professional will ensure that all maintenance needs are tended to, including routine air filter cleanings and changes, system performance assessments, and fluid-level checks. Your HVAC provider can also install a new furnace or air conditioning unit that saves you money both in energy efficiency and worker productivity.

Explore your options for furnace and air conditioning unit service by contacting an HVAC contractor. At Lindbergh Commercial Services, we provide a variety of HVAC maintenance, repairs, and installations to the St. Louis County, MO, area. We can help ensure reliable and supportive indoor air quality for your business. We also offer commercial appliances and appliance repairs. Request an estimate by calling (314) 731-0404 today.