Top Five Ways of Keeping Your Commercial Premises Warm
Once the temperatures start dropping, you know it is time to shift from air conditioning to heating. Commercial buildings demand a lot of attention, and it escalates during the cold weather. Snow, ice, strong wind, and other winter elements cause additional problems to your premises. Here are useful tips for keeping your business premises warm during winter.
Building insulation
It is a no-brainer that your windows and doors should be closed. They provide an outlet for warm air to escape and an inlet for cold, humid air. Ensure you seal the gaps between doors, windows and exterior walls using caulking. Installing double-pane windows can reduce energy consumption during winter. It is necessary to insulate your pipes to prevent freezing. A pipe freezing is costly to clean and the repairs if the pipe bursts are not something anyone wants to deal with during winter.
Use a humidifier
A room is warmer when the air is humid. A humidifier raises the humidity levels in a room thereby increasing the temperatures. They are affordable and will ensure you do not have to raise your thermostat high. Therefore, it will save you some money on your heating bill.
Upgrade roof insulation
Even with an efficient heating system in place, without proper roof insulation, the interior space remains cold. Heat frequently escapes from the roof, and the room fails to reach a comfortable temperature on the thermostat. Poor roof insulation can leave you with huge heating bills. Ensuring adequate roof insulation during the cold season is essential.
Turn on the fan
Run your fan low and in a clockwise direction to allow re circulation of warm air after it rises. The ceiling fans will push the warm air down to the floor hence keeping the room comfortably warm during the winter.
Check your heating system
Poor maintenance of the heating system causes inefficiency and high energy consumption. The result is high energy bills and poorly heated rooms. Inspecting the heating system can save you a lot of money in repairs once the winter season begins. Make sure you examine the flues for carbon build-up, check the water pressure gauges, and look for cracks in heat exchangers. If the furnace is old consider replacing with modern equipment which is more efficient.
Every business ought to take steps to prevent risks unique to the winter season. Strive to keep commercial buildings warm without ramping up the heating bill. Make the most of the heating services from ST Heating Services Ltd in Manchester and throughout the North West, UK. Our competent gas and heating engineers will come up with ways to ensure your heating needs are addressed. The maintenance team can also monitor your heating system regularly.