Every building, from a domestic residence to a large factory, needs good ventilation. A well-designed system should ensure this, but sometimes, as with any other system, something will go wrong. What matters is to identify the problem and then apply the appropriate fix.

As a company that is highly experienced in carrying out ventilation surveys, we know just what sort of problems can occur and what to do about them.

The most common issue is a lack of maintenance. You may find this if you have taken over new premises that have lain idle for a while or were not looked after well by the previous owners or tenants.

As a result, devices like compressors, fans and thermostats, which are used heavily, could wear out and need replacing. In addition, filters that have collected lots of particles (which is, after all, their function) will need replacing when they are clogged up, so if this has been neglected they will cease to do their job.

The other prime cause of a system going wrong is general malfunction, such as a leak or perhaps a problem like damage caused by an accident.

In any instance, you may notice some clear issues with the air filtration system. The first is that the air is no longer clean and having poor air quality will be noted first by anyone with a respiratory issue like asthma.

Occasionally, the problem can arise from an issue like poor installation, either through errors such as failing to carry out adequate duct sealing work, not making proper measurements to provide appropriate airflow, or the use of cheap, poor-quality ducts that are more susceptible to failure.

Whatever the root cause of your ventilation system underperforming, an inspection should soon uncover the problem. Once the issue has been diagnosed, it can then be fixed and you can enjoy fresh, clean air for months to come before the next inspection.