A message from Facilities Management
Switching from Cooling to Heating
As we move into the cooler seasons of fall and winter, we
would like to take a moment to explain Facilities Management's role in
transitioning from building cooling to building heating systems. The process of
switching from a cooling to heating system varies by building and area of
campus and can sometimes take several weeks.
The transition to heating is significantly more complicated
than the change to cooling. Once the heating systems are up and running, the cooling
system is shut off permanently until the following spring. If heating units are
turned on prematurely it can cause great discomfort in buildings.
While Facilities Management typically starts this changeover
by October 15, some buildings need to be handled differently and can experience
a change in temperature both earlier and later than this projected time.
Please be aware that until the cooling to heating transition
takes place, we have very limited options for bringing warm air to many of our buildings.
As the outside temperatures reach below 40 degrees, we anticipate that some
areas may experience uncomfortable temperatures. Please be patient with us if
your building or space becomes too cold due to outside temperatures.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
University of Minnesota - Facilities Management
