Should I Get a Protective Coating on my Replacement Coils
Protective coatings extend the life of your coil in multiple environments. How do you know if protective coatings are necessary for your situation? Let’s start with corrosion prevention. For HVAC coils in corrosive environments, corrosion can lead to pitting and leaking, which reduces performance and increases energy costs before the coil fails completely. In environments where biofilm, mold, grease, and other organic compounds exist, a build up of these materials can reduce the cooling capacity of coils by up to 10 percent. Protective coatings can prevent corrosion and keep coils from collecting debris that blocks airflow and reduces efficiency. Extending the life and effectiveness of your coils saves time and money, and keeps your HVAC systems running smoothly.
Protective coatings are perfect for coastal areas, locations with high levels of vehicle emissions or airborne chemicals, and buildings near treatment plant or corrosive manufacturing applications. Protective coatings can be used in a variety of applications, including heating, cooling, refrigeration, and industrial processes. Industries that benefit from protective coatings include military, industrial facilities, power generation, telecommunications, hospitality, healthcare, food and beverage, refineries and offshore drilling. We most commonly see condenser coils that are near ocean that have the shortest life. We always recommend coating coils in these locations. In fact, all of our stock microchannel coils come coated and with a 5 year warranty.
Protective coatings provide excellent protection from salt air, chemicals, acidic and alkaline environments, and other corrosive situations. They do not interfere with the original heat transfer rates of HVAC coils. Protective coatings are also flexible, durable, and corrosion and UV resistant.
Emergent Coils offers protective coatings for all of our HVAC coils. We have stock coils and customized coils to meet your specifications. We offer quick build options, so you can have coils within two days. How-to coil sizing videos and blank drawings are available to help you order your replacement coils. If you have questions, our coil specialists are available at 1-855-Coil-Now or sales@emergentcoils.com to assist you.
