Induction units provide heating and cooling for offices in many commercial buildings. This video explains how these systems operate and highlights two major BAS retrofit errors that we have encountered in the field. While these issues can significantly impact performance, the original induction unit design is also inherently energy inefficient. That broader design issue, along with practical methods for improving efficiency, will be addressed in a separate video.
Half the Air You Need, Twice the Energy You’re Paying For
Your VAV box was set to push more air than the room ever needed. The thermostat kept up. Your energy bill kept climbing. Nobody questioned the math.