As we head into the depths of winter, having a well-maintained, reliable industrial heating system for your business is crucial. From factories to warehouses, consistent heating is vital for the wellbeing of staff in any work environment. The good news is, if you’ve got a good heating system in place, it’s not as difficult to improve its efficiency as you may think.
1. Maintain your heating system throughout the year
Hearting issues can arise due to things like the accumulation of dust, overexertion of the system, and the normal wear and tear of parts. By getting regular maintenance for your industrial heating system throughout the year, you will ensure it is functioning at optimum levels when the cold weather hits and it has to start working hard.
Regular maintenance on a heating system from qualified engineers, like us, can in fact improve the performance of a heating system over time. It also means that you can solve problems as soon as they appear, and even solve potential issues before they become a problem – preventing inconvenient downtime just when you need your heating most.
2. Insulate your building
Limiting the amount of heat that escapes from your building as much as possible will help boost the efficiency of your heating system. Make sure your commercial building is well insulated; roof insulation and double-glazed windows are a must.
To keep heat in, it’s best to keep any doorways closed. However, in busy industrial environments like factories and warehouses, large doors must often be kept open. To offset this, consider installing air curtains above doorways that need to be kept open for extended periods. It will help prevent heat loss, whilst also helping maintain a consistent temperature inside your building. Some air curtains can also be used to cool buildings in hot weather – making them highly useful all year round.
Another fantastically efficient heating system is radiant heating, which directly heats the objects and people within your commercial space, rather than the air within it. This ensures heat loss is minimal.
3. Replace an outdated heating system
If your current commercial heating system is old, you may want to consider replacing it with a newer model. Modern heating systems are now energy-efficient as a default – especially when compared to systems that are several years old.
We offer a free site survey, where one of our professional, gas-safe qualified engineers will visit your premises, analyse your business’s needs, and quote for your perfect industrial heat system – all at no extra charge.
4. Change the filter
Filters accumulate dirt and dust, which means they can end up getting clogged over time. If this happens, your system won’t be functioning at optimum efficiency. It will end up running slower or harder, increasing your energy bills and resulting premature wear and tear to your system. The air quality of your premises space will also suffer.
Change the filter every so often, or send in a heating engineer to do this, to prevent this issue.
