Should you replace or repair your heating system before winter?

September 23 2025

Cognique

 

Winter is just around the corner and, before you know it, we’ll all be turning the heating on again. Now is the perfect time of year to make sure your commercial heating system is working properly in readiness for the cold weather.

If your business’s heating system isn’t working as well as you’d like, the question is: should you replace or repair your heating system before the winter rush?

Signs your heating system is nearing the end of its life

1. Increased running cost

Older heating systems are less energy efficient than modern units, and cost more to run. If your commercial heating system is old and you’ve noticed it taking a bigger bite out of your energy bill than before, it’s likely the system is losing efficiency.

Whilst repairs can partially solve this problem for a while, it’s only going to get worse as time goes on. The most economical thing to do might be to replace your industrial heating system.

2. Expensive to maintain

A heating system that can’t be relied upon will become a big problem once the cold weather properly hits.

If your system has become faulty and unreliable in recent years, the cost of repairing it has likely shot up too. Newer systems are cheaper to maintain and will save you money in the long run.

3. Noisy when operating

Unusual noises from your heating when its running (rattling, creaking, etc.) are a strong indicator that something’s not quite right.

If you get your commercial heating checked by qualified heating engineers, like us, we can advise whether your money would be better spent on repairing or replacing the unit.

Replacing commercial heating

If you’re considering replacing your heating and/or air-conditioning system (HVAC), you’ll want to know how much it’s going to cost. The replacement of an entire HVAC system can cost anywhere between £3,500 and £11,000. This cost varies depending on the type of commercial heating you opt for.

The best way to ensure you choose the most cost effective heating replacement is to take advantage of our free site surveys. One our qualified engineers will visit your premises, assess your needs, and provide you with a detailed quote – all at no extra cost.

Then you’ll be able to enjoy all the benefits of updating your heating system, including:

  • Reduced energy bills.
  • Cheaper maintenance and less heating downtime due to faults.
  • Reliable heating that achieves optimum temperatures quickly.
  • A lower carbon footprint thanks to increasingly efficient modern heating.

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