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Hospital seek air conditioning system following refurbishment

Posted Date 22/08/2017

At Andrews Air Conditioning, we understand the importance of providing a comfortable environment for all members of staff when seasonal temperatures begin to rise. So, when a central London hospital began moving staff into new office space within the building, they sought a permanent cooling solution and contacted us accordingly.

Our client was under pressure to have the installation complete before moving employees into the room, leaving our expert technicians with only a week to recommend the most appropriate equipment and carry out the installation. read more

Four in five office workers complain about the temperature, survey reveals

Posted Date 19/05/2017

People in offices up and down the country have their personal pet hates, whether it’s listening to their co-walkers talk excessively, noisy eaters or any other everyday workplace frustration.

But a recently commissioned study has uncovered an extremely prevalent gripe among those working in an office environment – the temperature.

It has also been established that these so-called distractions cost companies an average of 22 minutes per day for every member of staff, proving that external factors can harm productivity. read more

Infographic: the impact of temperatures on athletes at the 2016 Games in Rio

Posted Date 12/08/2016

The “greatest show on Earth” is starting to hot up in Brazil, with millions of people around the globe now casting their attention towards the track and field events. A lot has been made in the media about the adequacy of various venues ahead of the competition, but most people are also guilty of overlooking the potential impact the country’s notorious climate may have on proceedings.

Although you would be correct to assume that hot weather will cause long-distance runners to complete races more slowly, many will be surprised to discover the extent to which this is true. Did you know that every 5°F rise in temperatures above 60°F can lead to the average marathon runner losing speed by as much as 30 seconds per mile? read more

Is your air conditioning system ready for operation?

Posted Date 28/04/2016

With summer fast approaching, now is the time to ensure your air conditioning is fully prepared for the changing seasons. If you only need your air conditioning for summer cooling then it has probably not been used for several months. During this period of inactivity condensation and dust may have accumulated on fans, filters and heat exchanger coils. This can often become a breeding ground for bacteria which creates sludge and unpleasant odours.

If you also use your air conditioning to provide winter heating, it has probably collected lots of dirt and grime during that period. The colder conditions, even in relatively mild winters, encourage us to keep windows and other ventilation tightly closed. This reduces the amount of fresh air entering your building, leading to higher concentrations of dust and other airborne pollutants. Air conditioning works by recirculating air within the internal space, progressively cooling or heating it in accordance with user-controlled settings. Therefore, any fine particles being carried by the air will naturally end up in the filters, fans and fins of your air conditioning. read more

London retail store benefit from improved air conditioning system

Posted Date 14/03/2016

Before a new retail store could be opened near Camden, North London, a permanent air conditioning system was required to ensure customers and staff remained comfortable while on the premises. The shop itself was spread over two separate floors and was accompanied by several offices within the same building.

It was therefore essential that an appropriate cooling arrangement was sourced – one that could cater for the comfort of occupants in two separate working environments. The client outlined a number of rooms that would require heating and cooling equipment, and these were taken into consideration by the Andrews Air Conditioning specialist while a free site survey was conducted. read more

Preschool facility seeks air conditioning upgrade

Posted Date 16/02/2016

The expansion of a building requires a number of logistical factors to be considered – including the installation of additional air conditioning equipment to ensure a greater cooling capacity is provided. So when a children’s nursery in Berkshire opted to increase the size of their existing premises rather than relocate to a new site, Andrews Air Conditioning were contacted to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

As the original supplier of cooling services prior to the development, we were asked to recommend an appropriate arrangement that would cater for an extended ground floor as well as private offices directly above. read more

Local authority seeks permanent climate control arrangement

Posted Date 15/01/2016

When a Sussex-based local authority sought a permanent air conditioning system for their offices and meeting rooms, Andrews were contacted and asked to put forward the best solution available. The initial phase involved a regional technician meeting with the client and their planning officer to help ascertain the most appropriate place for condensers and pipework to be located.

Cooling and heating equipment was required on two separate floors but because of the type of building, would have to be installed towards the rear of the property away from public access. This therefore meant that all pipework would have to pass through a part of the building not owned by the council, making the assignment slightly more challenging than usual. read more

National retail chain update R22 air conditioning systems

Posted Date 17/12/2015

Before a major cooperative in the construction industry could handover buildings to a British retail firm, it was important that all air conditioning systems containing the R22 refrigerant were identified and changed. Our customer required us to decommission all units breaching EU laws and switch them with R417A systems instead.

A plan was therefore put into place and involved a series of site surveys conducted across the client’s various properties – helping us determine the condition of all existing cooling equipment. Reports were then produced by an Andrews expert who outlined the findings along with recommendations and a scheduled plan of action. read more

EU announce F-Gas Regulation update

Posted Date 16/10/2015

In order to control emissions from fluorinated greenhouse gases, the European Union has implemented two legislative measures. The second of these – the “F-gas Regulation” – covers all key applications and strengthens existing guidelines originally adopted in 2006.

Controls on the use and emissions of fluorinated gases are now more stringent than any time previously and these now also affect the use of HFCs as refrigerants. The 2014 EU F-Gas Regulation has now replaced the 2006 version, strengthening all earlier requirements whilst also introducing a number of important new practice codes. read more

NHS unveil Andrews Sykes Group as European-approved service provider

Posted Date 04/08/2015

Andrews Sykes Group are delighted to announce successfully securing a place on the London Procurement Partnership NHS framework, having regularly provided climate control services to hospitals and clinics up and down the country prior to confirmation. This development has been ratified by the Official Journal of the European Union and allows the NHS and other public sector organisations to use our equipment as a pre-approved supplier.

LPP is an NHS-founded membership body which strives to work alongside associates to support the organisation and maximise its purchasing power. This then enables the NHS to continue offering high quality services and to reshape and improve the health care available to those who need it. read more