The hardest challenge for heating a large space is often which solution is best for you. With cost playing a major role in the decision, it’s crucial to understand how each factor of a heating system plays its part before investing.
The following blog explains the systems used for heating large spaces, such as offices, and what to consider when searching for heating solutions.
Understanding the Type of Systems
Choosing the wrong type of heating and ventilation system is often as much use as not having one at all.
Employees in large spaces such as warehouses and factories are working at ground level, with ineffective heating solutions blowing warm air into the traditionally-high open rafters. The rotation of air is of no benefit to them and the air being utilised is generating expensive waste.
Understanding the factors that contribute to an effective heating system is crucial. Below are some areas to consider when monitoring your own systems:
Air Rotation
The speed that warm air needs to be transported makes all the difference when heating a large space effectively. Using high-powered fans to move the air in all directions allows hot air to be transported further around a large space.
The use of effective air rotation within a heating system may save you money in the future. Due to its nature, air rotation can drastically reduce the amount of wasted power and optimise the performance of existing units.
This means that if a building already has existing units, replacing the internal system is more cost-effective than buying a brand new one.
Using the Sun
Even in the winter, the sun can sometimes raise its head, and when it does, it is a great way to heat a large office space naturally.
When the sun is shining, ensure curtains and blinds are open to allow as much light as possible. More available light means more available heat to warm the office with.
Once the sun has moved and is no longer shining through available windows, it’s best to close any blinds or curtains to help trap the heat within the building. Doing so can drastically improve the retention of the sun’s natural heat.
Thermostat
When it’s chilly outside, the natural thing to do is to turn an indoor thermostat up to the highest temperature to speed up the warming process. However, not only is this an ineffective and unnecessary solution to heating a large space, but it is also costly.
Instead, it’s best to set a thermostat to a comfortable temperature and wait slightly longer for the space to warm up. This in turn allows the thermostat to do its job without a sharp increase in temperature while lessening the requirement for fiddling with the settings all day.
Regular Maintenance
As with any electrical equipment, regular maintenance checks are a must-have.
These maintenance checks aim to ensure the system produces heat as it should whilst reducing the risk of the internal system failing.
Not only is it crucial to know whether your system is safe to be using, it’s also beneficial to understand how cost-effectively it is running and what improvements could be made to save you money going forwards.
Timing
Timers are an excellent way to control a system without having to be in close proximity to it. You can set a specific time that works for you to have the system turn on or off, maximising the amount of power being used at any given time.
By using a timer to set specific times, you can warm the office before staff arrive for work in the morning and have it set to turn off as they leave for the day, without the need for it to remain on all night, using wasted power and costing more to run.
Commercial Heating Solutions from Accurate Mechanical Services.
Whether you’re looking to install commercial heating solutions in your office space, or are looking to upgrade an existing unit, look no further than the experts at Accurate Mechanical Services.
The team is highly experienced in installing, maintaining and servicing many different heating and ventilation solutions and can always offer fair and honest recommendations when you need them. Get in touch today!