Chilly in the chiller? Top tips on how to stay warm in a fridge

How do you keep warm in a cold room? You go to the corner, cause it’s always 90 degrees. Ok, we know that isn’t our best but staying warm in a fridge or chilled environment is a big challenge for a lot of our customers. Warehouses are the backbone of supply chains but maintaining an ideal temperature required for operational production and keeping teams warm in these expansive spaces is often challenging. The right heating solution not only ensures a comfortable working environment but also contributes to operational efficiency and cost savings. Putting our love of cheesy jokes aside, there our considerations in finding the right heating solutions and the best way to heat a factory depends on specific needs. Employing a combination of innovative technologies, including radiant heating, high-efficiency furnaces, and effective zoning, can lead to an efficient heating solution.

Challenges of Warehouse Heating and Chilled Environments

• Size and Height: Warehouses are typically large with high ceilings or require certain manufacturing temperatures, making it challenging to maintain consistent temperatures throughout spaces.
• Energy Efficiency: Heating such vast areas or chilled conditions can be energy-intensive, leading to high utility bills and environmental concerns.
• Air Quality: Poorly controlled or outdated heating systems can lead to uneven heating, creating hot and cold spots, as well as air quality issues.
• Occupancy Variability: Warehouses often experience fluctuations in occupancy levels, making it challenging to sustain balance.

Heating a large factory requires strategic planning:

• Radiant Heating: Install radiant heating systems to emit warmth directly to objects and surfaces.
• High Bay Heaters: Utilise high-efficiency gas-fired or electric unit heaters, designed to provide heated air to the floor in large spaces with high ceilings.
• Zoning: Divide the factory into heating zones, focusing warmth where it is needed, particularly in refrigerated areas, rather than heating the entire space.
• Insulation: Proper insulation minimises heat loss and maximises energy efficiency.

Our heat mats are a practical, energy efficient solution for staying warm in cold conditions, sounds too gouda to be true?!

• Cost effective: The lightweight, compact heat mat targets the user, rather than heating the entire space, which leads to a reduction in consumption and resulting in cost savings. Colas Rail saved £84k per year in energy bills.

• Reduced Carbon Emissions: Energy-efficient heating keeps indoor spaces warm while minimising energy consumption and environmental impact, aligning with our global emphasis on sustainability. Last year, we reduced carbon emissions by: 7,187,575 KgCO2e (equivalent of driving -30,073,535 miles).

• Energy Efficiency: The technology’s ability to direct heat towards the user means it can be more energy-efficient than traditional heating systems. This leads to reduced energy consumption and, subsequently, lower utility bills.

• Enhanced Comfort: Heating directed specifically at the user can result in a more comfortable and personalised experience, so if long periods of time are spent in the same place, this targeted approach prevents discomfort and the padded base provides a cushioned support for standing and working. See how Brompton overcame their draft issues for the welfare of their team.

• Reduced Energy Waste: Traditional heating methods, such as forced air or radiant heating, can lead to energy waste as they heat the entire space or cannot reach the temperature required for operational production. Warmtronics’ focus on heating the user minimises this waste.

• Quick Warm-Up Since the primary focus is on heating the individual, Warmtronics offers quicker warm-up times compared to conventional heating systems that need to heat up an entire room. The heat mat is at full power within 12 minutes.

• Potential for Zoning: The technology allows for easy zoning, enabling users to heat specific areas or individuals in a room without affecting others. This can further enhance energy efficiency and user comfort, reducing energy bills. The focus on efficient heating that targets the user, rather than heating the entire space, can lead to cost savings.

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