Warm Air Heating questions answered

You know that feeling of dread?

 Getting out of your nice cosy bed in the morning, to a cold house.in the knowledge that shortly after, you will be arriving at work to that freezing factory, or wintry warehouse.

When you’re cold at work that is the only thing that you can think about, meaning it’s much harder to concentrate on your work.

You may be considering installing energy efficient industrial heating equipment but have so many questions that you don’t know where to begin.

Here are a few of our most frequently asked questions and answers, to assist you with your decision

Why is it so important that I get it right?

There are many factors to consider when attempting heating your warehouse such as;

  ü  Size – are you sure that you have the right system to heat the required space. If your heating is oversized you could be using more energy than you need to, or if the system is too small then only that specific area will be heated.

  ü  Space – if there is a small corner in your warehouse that you are not using then maybe you could think about installing a free standing cabinet warm air heater. As these have higher outputs, you may not need as many heaters installed, this will not only save you money on your installation but also on your maintenance, as you have less heaters and will require no access equipment. If space is an issue, then maybe you could consider suspended warm air heating equipment.

 

If these factors are not taken into consideration you could pay too much on your heating fuel costs.

 

What fuel do these heaters use?

 

        ü  Free standing warm air heaters are available in oil, gas or LPG

        ü  Suspended warm air heating is available in natural gas or LPG.

 

What if I want an oil heater but I don’t have the space for a free standing heater?

 

        ü  Although it is more popular to install these heaters on the floor it may be possible to suspend the oil fired heater to the wall.

 

How often do these units require a service?

 

        ü  It is advised that these units are serviced every 12 months. This is to assist the longevity of the heaters lifespan, and to detect any underlying faults that may be present. A summer service is usually recommended as these faults would be detected before the winter and could prevent a breakdown when you need them most.

 

What types of buildings can warm air heating be installed?

 

Warm air heating is quite versatile and can be used when considering

 

        ü  Warehouse Heating

        ü  Retail and showrooms

        ü  Auto body shops and repair centres

        ü  Factory heating

        ü  Sports facilities

        ü  Garden centres’ and greenhouses’ and many more

 

 

The answers should only be used as a guideline and a qualified technician that holds all of the relevant qualifications to work on commercial and industrial heating equipment must be consulted prior to any installation. This is to ensure the safety and design of your installation, as each application is different an individual site survey must be carried out, to create a comfortable and safe environment for you, your staff and your customers.

Dale Heating Services can provide a free site survey with highly qualified personnel that are trained to the highest standards and possess all the relevant qualifications to work on heating equipment in a commercial or industrial environment.