SITE BITE: Correcting Improperly Installed Chilled Water Coils.

Not long ago, I conducted measurements for the replacement of six chilled water coils at one of the numerous hospitals we service here in Florida. As I examined the coils, I was taken aback to find out that the initial installer had bought and fitted six left-handed coils. Truth be told, three of those coils should have been right-handed.

In today's world, where HVAC systems need to perform at their peak, ensuring the correct type of coil is installed properly is absolutely vital. And let’s not forget, this was a hospital—where maintaining top-notch performance is absolutely critical.

Using the wrong coils with mismatched counter and airflow diminishes the unit’s capacity and degrades the indoor air quality. Such errors can lead to a 2-3% drop in efficiency per row of the chilled water coil. For this particular six-row coil, that could mean a potential 15% efficiency loss. Over time, this inefficiency results in reduced capacity, higher energy bills, and an overall less efficient system.

Luckily, I caught this mistake during the measurement phase and ensured that the correct-handed replacement coils were installed at the hospital.

This just reinforces the importance of partnering with an experienced commercial coil company like Nationwide Coils. We guarantee that you receive the exact direct replacement coil every single time, allowing you to focus solely on the installation process.