In last month’s Hydronics Workshop column, I described the benefits of documentation for hydronic systems. They included improved odds of proper installation and commissioning, a lasting “road map” for future service technicians to follow, added value for the owner, and a sales tool that demonstrates professionalism to potential clients.
Good documentation also increases the possibility that local HVAC companies want to (and will be able to) service the system if the original installer is no longer available. The latter is not a rare occurrence. I’ve seen it happen numerous times. When thousands (or sometimes tens of thousands) of dollars have been invested and something breaks, and then service is not available, the situation usually ends up with lawyers involved.