Myth: Lowering The Thermostat Lowers The Temperature

While it seems logical that lowering the temperature on your air conditioning unit will cool a room faster, the process simply wastes your energy and your room cools at the same rate. The speed with which air moves around a given space doesn’t depend on its temperature, whether you choose to set the thermostat to 15°, 10°, or even 5° your room won’t cool down any quicker.

Myth: Ceiling Fans Cool Empty Rooms

Ceiling fans cool down people, they don’t cool down rooms. They generate a wind chill that can both aid the efficiency of air conditioners, and cool you down, but they do not lower the temperature of a room, and won’t keep it cool when you’re not there.

Myth: Keeping The A/C Off When You’re Out Saves Energy

Obviously allowing your air conditioning unit to blast cold air in an empty house is going to cost you unnecessary money, but bringing down the temperature of a sweltering house takes a significant amount of energy too. There is a middle ground: programmable thermostats. You can allow your system to shut down while you’re out and set it to begin gradually lowering the temperature at a steady rate before you come home. You can save a chunk of your annual bills and always come home to a comfortable temperature.

At Inspace Group we are industry leaders when it comes to air conditioning engineering, have over 20 years of experience in the industry and specialise in both innovative systems and second to none customer service. For more information on our air conditioning installation service, get in touch on 0800 022 44 69 today.

Immediate Jobs

If your heating system is in need of maintenance, this should be taken care of first and foremost. Make sure your boiler is serviced so it is working efficiently and isn’t likely to break down and turn your office into an igloo.

If your heating system is inefficient and costing you a fortune it might be time to opt for an upgrade. Investing in a system that can not only heat your property but also stop heat from escaping can have a dramatic effect on your monthly spend. Invest in modern heating systems that allow you to reuse the heat that is already in your building, so you pay less and your environment stays cosy.

Air Conditioning

There’s nothing more detrimental to productivity in the summer than being hot and bothered. If your air conditioning isn’t up to scratch the whole office will be uncomfortable and their health will suffer. Your system will undoubtedly have been working hard all summer long so will likely be in need of some maintenance: make sure your system is fully checked so any problems are detected, and the filters are changed and clean so the system works efficiently.

If your workplace doesn’t currently have an air conditioner, winter is the perfect time to invest. The demand is lower so you’re more likely to find a good deal on a system and you’ll see an immediate boost in staff morale on the first sweltering day of the year.

Here at Inspace we supply, install and maintain heating systems and air conditioners to a wide variety of commercial environments. Whether you’re looking to maintain your systems this winter or invest in new ones, our dedicated team are here to help. For more information on any of our services, get in touch today on 0800 022 4469 to speak to a member of our team.

Lengthen the Lifespan of your Air Conditioning
The good thing about regular maintenance work on your air conditioning unit is that you are actually able to greatly extend the life span. By scheduling regular maintenance, you’re more likely to be able to spot the necessity for major repairs before they become an issue, leading to less frequent breakdowns and an overall better working system for much longer.

Breakdowns Are Less Likely
If the air conditioning unit in your building is not working properly, then you risk disruption to your business due to frequent and unpredictable breakdowns. This is why it is important that you make sure that break downs are minimal.

One of the best ways to ensure that breakdowns do not happen on a regular basis is to have professional maintenance work carried out. By doing this, you are able to make sure that any problems are detected early.

Reduce Disruption to your Business
The last thing that you want is disruption to your business. However, if your air conditioning unit has a major breakdown and requires intensive repair work, or perhaps a complete replacement, then the downtime of the system or individual units is undoubtedly going to cause disruption.

However, if you have regular maintenance work carried out on your air conditioning system, then you will reduce the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns or major repair work and, subsequently, reduce the disruption and repair or maintenance work does cause.

If you would like to make sure that your air conditioning system is running effectively, and that you don’t have to pay a fortune in repairs and replacements, then get in touch with us today. Our professionals offer an efficient maintenance service that will help you to make sure that you keep your air conditioning working properly.

You can call us direct or email us using our website’s online contact form for more information, expert advice or free quotations.

If a building is well-ventilated then pollution (whether it’s from outside pollution or microorganisms like bacteria and viruses) do not pose too much of a problem as they are circulated away and filtered out before too long. However, in poorly ventilated offices they can build up, causing allergies and inflaming asthma, respiratory problems and even Sick Building Syndrome.

Poor ventilation can also contribute to the spread of diseases like flu, which can have a dramatic impact on your business’s output.

Some of the more hardened workers might claim that conditions like Sick Building Syndrome are nothing more than all in the mind, as there were no such conditions forty or fifty years ago. In fact, forty or fifty years ago, most buildings had windows that could be opened wide when the air inside got too hot or stuffy.

Modern building practises now mean that buildings are constructed with fully automated air conditioning systems and windows are rarely designed to be opened – if at all.

When air conditioning systems work well, they move old stale air, filter and purify it and introduce new clean air into offices and rooms on a regular basis; but if the filters become blocked or dirty, or the system breaks down, it will not be long before the occupants begin to feel the ill-effects.

Even in buildings where ventilation is thought to be adequate it is possible to see the effects of poor quality air. Installing or upgrading an air conditioning system can see employees’ morale improving, dramatically in some cases, productivity can increase and instances of employees falling ill can fall.

The cost of an air conditioning system will soon pay for itself and any employee will be amazed and pleased at the boost that can be provided to a business by simply taking care of the air the staff breathes!

At Inspace Group we have over 20 years’ experience in office ventilation systems and we can help you to choose the right system for your building. Do not delay, call us today and we will provide you with the expertise required to improve your building’s ventilation and air conditioning systems.

The Early Days

It is claimed that the Persians used a wind-catching system to pull air through a tower, and run over water to help cool their homes during the warm summer months. The Romans installed pipes to carry water through their walls to keep the walls cool. These ancient methods of cooling laid the first foundation for air conditioning units.

The first documented demonstration of artificial cooling (or refrigeration) happened in 1756, when William Cullen used a vacuum pump in Edinburgh to create vacuum over diethyl ether. This caused the ether to boil and absorb heat from the surroundings, and this, in turn, created a small bit of ice. However, this method of cooling did not catch on.

Air Conditioning in the 19th Century

In the early 19th century, Oliver Evans designed a refrigeration system but never got round to building it. He designed the system on vapour compression refrigeration system and the system was patented by Jacob Perkins in 1834.

A physician named John Gorrie of Florida used compression technology in 1842 to create ice. He used this ice to cool down his hospital located in Apalachicola, Florida. He hoped that eventually this ice-making machine that he had created would be used to bring down temperatures in buildings. He patented the machine in 1851 but could not bring it into production, as his financial backer passed away.

However, it was the ventilation system designed by Alfred Wolffe in 1889 that stole the limelight. It was installed in Carnegie Hall and also in the New York Stock Exchange, where it worked for 20 years.

Air Conditioning in the 20th Century

It was Willis Carrier in 1902 who designed the first modern air conditioning unit. This unit had the ability to control humidity, something that was not seen during those times. The system was further refined. The term ‘air conditioning’ was coined by Stuart Cramer in 1906, who designed a system that allowed him to add water to the ambient air inside his textile mill, and used the term for the first time when he filed his patent application.

Initially, air conditioning units were used in industrial settings rather than in homes. However, the concept of cooling homes too caught on and units were manufactured to suit homes.

If you feel your business could benefit from the installation of air conditioning then get in touch with us at Inspace Group today and we’ll be more than happy to discuss your needs to find the right solution for you.

What Does This Mean For You?

There is no need to panic; there are a number of ways you as a business can make the transition in a relatively simple and easy way. Although your system does not need to be changed straight away it will need to be at some point in the near future.

Many businesses are simply letting the refrigerant run its course. Most R-22 refrigerants should be near the end of their lifespans by now, so instead of having regular service and maintenance checks, businesses are leaving their systems to keep working until they break down and they can then be replaced or until the refrigerant needs replacing. Although this is an easy way to go about the change, it is not as cost effective as you may think. Without regular servicing and maintenance, the system has to work harder to cool the air, especially if it hasn’t been professionally cleaned in a while. This can cost you more in regards to your energy bills.

What Should You Do?

One of the easiest things you can do is get your system replaced as soon as possible. Older systems are much less energy efficient so could be costing you more money to run on a daily basis. By installing a newer system you could be saving yourself money, as well as making sure you are fully complying with the law. As time goes on, newer systems may get more expensive due to the demand of the quick changeover to accommodate this new legislation. Newer systems use a much more environmentally friendly refrigerant called R-410A, these latest systems can be as much as 50-60% more efficient.

How Can We help?

We here at Inspace Group are an experienced and certified air conditioning specialist company working in Hatfield and the surrounding areas. Our skilled engineers can replace your air conditioning system in no time. We can design the best system to suit your working environment, size of the area and the amount of people using it, whilst making sure the appearance of it is sleek and modern to fit in with your business. For more information on our products and services, call us on 0800 022 4469 or contact us via our online form.

1. Myth – Air condition systems spread illness and disease around the office environment.

Truth – Air conditioners actually reduce the amount of bacteria, dust and pollen in the air. The air is filtered through the system, removing these particles so the air that is blown out to cool the area, is cleaner.

2. Myth – Air conditioning systems don’t need any maintenance carried out on them unless they stop working.

Truth – Air conditioning systems need regular maintenance, to ensure they are working correctly. If there is a problem with the system it can easily be checked and rectified before it becomes worse and requires more work, therefore being more expensive.

3. Myth – The filters in an air conditioning system don’t need to be changed, mine works fine.

Truth - The filters should be changed frequently to keep them clean so that they are effectively filtering the air passing through. The dirtier the filters are the harder the system has to work, meaning it’s using more energy and costing you more.

4. Myth - Air conditioners cost a lot of money to run.

Truth – Yes air conditioners like any other piece of electrical equipment cost money to run, but they are actually a lot more energy efficient then most other cooling systems. Older systems may not be as efficient as more modern ones, so if your system is older, it may be worth upgrading.

5. Myth – Setting a lower temperature will cool down a room more quickly.

Truth – The rate at which an air conditioning system cools down a room is the same no matter what the temperature is set to. Once the room has reached that temperature, the system will maintain it. If the temperature is set lower, it does not mean that the room will instantly get to that temperature more quickly.

Now that you know the truth about air conditioning systems, you should take into consideration the maintenance that has probably been neglected. So if you’re looking for air conditioning services in Hatfield, Inspace Group are here to help. Call us on 0800 022 4469 or get in touch through our contact form.

Key Benefits of Air Conditioning in the Workplace

Here are just some of the key benefits of using air con in the work place:

• If employees feel hot or sweaty, it can reduce their productivity dramatically. Air conditioning can increase productivity by always keeping a constant temperature and reducing humidity.

• This system may be able to reduce employee days lost due to sickness because the air con can have filters which will reduce fungi and allergy-producing mites in the air.

• Too much heat can make people feel stressed, which could in turn have a negative impact on the health of your team. Installing air con will mean that they feel more comfortable at work, which should benefit them mentally as well as physically.

• If the workplace becomes too hot during the summer months, windows will need to be opened which could be a security risk.

• If computers or servers in your office overheat, it could cause huge problems for your business. Air con will help to keep this equipment at safe temperatures.

• Air conditioning can quickly bring the temperature in a room down to a desirable level. This can be very useful at the start of a workday when it is hot outside by providing some cooling relief to your employees.

• If you entertain customers or clients in the workplace, it will make them feel more comfortable and therefore more receptive to hearing about your products and services.

• This type of system is mostly associated with cooling the air down, but there is also a heating mechanism to increase the temperature of the air should it fall below desirable levels.

Installing air conditioning in the workplace can be a great decision. If this is something that you would like for your business, or you want to find out more information, please contact us here at Inspace Group. We look forward to hearing from you.

Environmentally Friendly

Unlike many other air conditioning companies, we are dedicated to preserving the environment. We aim to minimise environmental impact so all of our products are carefully selected to reduce carbon emissions. We also try to reduce wasting resources so all the products we provide are energy efficiency rated. All of our engineers and staff are fully trained to work towards our stringent ‘green’ requirements.

Aesthetics

We have a great reputation within both the residential and commercial sector for our design. The systems we supply are fitted so that they are not an eyesore in your home or business as well as being sleek and stylish. With top brands such as Mitsubishi, Electric and Daikin you can be sure that your system will not only look fantastic, but be fully functional too.

Air Quality

Our air conditioning systems reduce viruses and bacteria in the air by the filters in the systems. This can minimise problems with allergies, hay fever and asthma. This can improve comfort in your own home for residential properties and for commercial properties, it can reduce sickness at work by filtering the air and minimising the risk of germs being passed on.

So if you’re looking to install or upgrade your air conditioning system call us on 0800 022 4469 or contact us via our online form for a free consultation today. Our friendly and experienced staff will be more than happy to answer and questions or queries you may have.