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Q & A: Can air conditioning be used for heating as well as cooling?

Can air conditioning be used for heating as well as cooling? Yes, with heat-pump technology modern air conditioning systems are capable of providing room heating as well as cooling. Some of the more sophisticated systems are able to cool some areas whilst recovering and redistributing the energy to simultaneously heat others. Even in winter heat energy is harvested from the outside air, providing a highly effective, controllable and economical alternative to other types of heating.

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Do You Know Your R22 From Your Elbow?

If your air conditioning is over 10 years old, it’s likely to use the ozone-depleting R22 refrigerant. By law, these systems will become unserviceable at the end of 2014. So maybe you feel there is plenty of time to think about it?

It may seem that way but the deadline is less than two years away and things can change very quickly – just two years ago Colonel Gaddafi was still in firm control of Libya, Steve Jobs was still running Apple Inc. and the Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Japan was over a month away from being struck by a disastrous tidal wave. read more

New Year Special Offer

Following a very successful contract in the summer of 2012 to provide air conditioning to the world’s largest sporting event in London (maybe you can guess which one??), Andrews Air Conditioning Services has been able to make available to its customers a number of Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning systems which were originally installed and later removed from a range of temporary sporting venues. This equipment is very lightly used and available for immediate installation at never-to-be-repeated prices. read more

The best supplier for your air con maintenance

Andrews Air Conditioning Service has recently been awarded accreditation under the Safecontractor Health & Safety Assessment Scheme for its commitment to delivering the highest standards of health and safety management.

Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises excellence in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. The Safecontractor accreditation gives Andrews Air Conditioning’s customers confidence in its commitment to safety and is recognised by the insurance industry as contributor to lower on-site risks. read more

New Starter at Andrews

Andrews Air Conditioning is delighted to welcome Martin Willis into the position of National Sales Manager. He brings with him a wealth of senior management experience across a range of sectors including air conditioning contracting and automotive component manufacturing.

Martin will provide direction and leadership to the nationwide fixed air conditioning Installations and Maintenance sales teams, as well as driving ever-improving levels of customer care and an enhanced online presence. He will be working very closely with the Andrews Air Conditioning Operations teams as well as continuing to integrate and co-ordinate our sales activities with our sister company, Andrews Sykes Hire. read more

Cost effective, energy efficient heating

As winter approaches, customers of Andrews Air Conditioning Services are certain to stay warm due to the incorporation of ingenious heat pump technology into our new air conditioning installations. This technology enables the refrigeration cycle to operate in reverse, utilising ‘free’ energy from the external environment to produce heat which is then distributed indoors, even in the heart of winter.

The heat pump cycle is extremely reliable and energy efficient. No electrical heating elements or gas burners are involved and unlike gas or electrical heating where some of the energy of the fuel is inevitably wasted, for every 1kW of electrical energy used, around 3kW of heat is produced. This will reduce your fuel costs and carbon emissions by up to 50%. read more

Andrews Air Conditioning on FIFA 13

Arguably the most popular video game of the year, FIFA 13 has dominated the minds of avid Xbox and PS3 players across the world since its release date was announced last year. Selling over a million copies on its first day alone, FIFA 13 has undoubtedly cemented its position in the gaming world.

At Andrews Air Conditioning we were thrilled at the release of the game, not just for the realistic take on the football world and the new Kinect function, but because Andrews Air Conditioning makes an appearance! read more

Andrews Air Conditioning offers 1/3 off all air conditioning systems

To celebrate Team GB’s glorious success this summer, Andrews Air Conditioning is delighted to offer, for a strictly limited period, up to 33% off air conditioning installations.

Using equipment previously used for a short time on a recent global sporting event in the UK, this unique offer makes high quality air conditioning from the world’s leading manufacturer available at unrepeatable prices.

The systems are available in a range of popular sizes and provide both cooling and heating for highly energy efficient year-round use. Backed by the manufacturer’s full warranty for compete peace of mind, these installations are available in strictly limited quantities –so call us now to secure your huge 33% saving. read more

Andrews Air Conditioning staff member raises over £13,000 for Children’s charity

Andrews Air Conditioning employee Angelina Van Zyl has been actively fundraising for children charity ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ raising a total of £13,500 so far! Following the death of her son, aged 4, earlier this year to cancer, Angelina wants to make sure ‘this wonderful charity’ receives all the help they need with children’s wishes.

When You Wish Upon Star aims to makes wishes for children suffering with life threatening illnesses come true and whether that be a trip to Disney Florida or Paris to meet their favourite characters, or a chance to get up close to a favourite pop star or sporting hero, the charity aims to make this a reality. read more

The Peak of Success

During the first days of July 2012, Andrews Air Conditioning Business Development Manager, Sam Law, completed what must be one of the toughest physical tests in the UK – the Four Peaks Challenge.

In just 47 hours, 57 minutes and 26 seconds he and his team-mates climbed and descended the mountains of Ben Nevis in Scotland, Helvellyn in England, Snowdon in Wales and Carrantuohill in Ireland. In all they climbed a total height of almost 14,500ft and drove nearly 2000miles.

To make all the pain worthwhile, the team gathered sponsorship totalling an amazing £12,000 in aid of the Wooden Spoon Society, the Children’s Charity of UK Rugby, whose Patron is ex England Captain and British Lion, Phil Vickery. read more