The Midnight Shift: Why Nighttime HVAC Setbacks Are Costing You Comfort
Facility managers often assume that turning the HVAC down or off at night saves money — but the real story is more complicated. In this episode, Sarah and Blaze decode what actually happens inside your building after hours: thermal lag, morning pickup demand, and the hidden cost of rapid temperature swings. They share a simple three-step framework for evaluating nighttime setback strategies that protect equipment, avoid morning comfort complaints, and keep energy bills in check. From understanding how slab and ceiling mass stores heat, to knowing when a variable speed drive beats a standard start-stop schedule, this episode gives you practical, low-cost moves that work with your existing BAS. If you’ve ever walked into a cold lobby at 7 AM and dreaded the complaint log, this one is for you.