course description
do you often experience frustrated or angry tenants because their leased spaces are too hot, too cold or a combination of both in one space? do you wish you knew more about how your buildings are cooled? do you need to better understand what your maintenance techs or hvac contractors are supposed to do to prevent down time, hot spaces, and high energy bills? if so, this irem® course will answer all these questions and more, including how to know when it’s time to recommend replacement of older, less efficient hvac equipment.
hvac repair and maintenance is a significant driver of operating expenses at most properties. high utility costs are often attributed mostly to these systems and replacement of hvac equipment is one of the largest capital expenditures that a property owner experiences. tenants often cite a lack of comfort as a leading cause of employee complaints and even the reason for non-renewal of leases. all property managers should have a basic understanding of these concepts.
jeff lapin, cpm®, has been a property manager for 40 years, is a self-described hvac “nerd,” and specializes in maintenance issues at commercial and residential properties. jeff will break these concepts down and make them understandable with humor and relatable experiences from his many years of solving hvac issues at all kinds of properties.
learning objectives:
- eliminate hot spaces, down time, and high energy bills
- learn the basics of hvac
- discover how to resolve typical hvac issues
- understand when it’s time to replace your hvac system
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