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.

Factory Heating choices made easier

Key factors when considering Factory Heating

As a manger its hard enough to keep all of your staff happy, the last thing you want to worry about is an uncomfortable working environment If your old heaters break down.

 

So if you have taken that step to consider investing in new industrial heaters then there are some key factors that you should think about.

 

With the costs of energy rising one of they first things you should think about is energy efficiency. Most mangers will go for a like for like heater in order for a rapid installation to avoid disruption to the business. Although this may cost you in the long run, it may be a good idea to consider a site survey which Dale Heating Services can provide free of charge to assess the current needs of your business, and with the heating industry continually evolving there are more energy efficient heating systems than ever to choose from.

 

Warm Air Heating is the most popular choice for factory heating for many reasons including:-



• Low Running costs 
• Ease of Maintaining
• Versatility of installation - Can be Floor Standing, Suspended or Roof Mounted
• Available in Gas, Oil or LPG
• Warm Air Heating can also be ducted to provide heat to adjacent separate areas.
• Can be used for Ventilation in the summer periods.

 The heater location is also a key factor. To avoid obstruction and save valuable workspace you can have your warm air heating equipment either suspended from the ceiling or roof mounted. This also helps if your working environment is quite dusty etc. which may prevent clogging of the system.

 

Although if space is not an issue and your working environment is clean then a popular choice is the floor standing warm air heating ideal for your larger work areas.

 

Other ways that may reduce your energy consumption is with the installation of an NRG control panel that works as the brain of the heater. When the room reaches your chosen comfortable temperature the NRG controller will maintain that temperature of the room so you don't need to keep switching it on and off as doing this could use more energy.

 

Dale Heating Services hold  the expertise required to assess your building to determine the most efficient way to heat your premises www.daleheating.com/page/factory_heating