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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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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

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

Is Your Air Conditioning an Environmental Risk?

If your air conditioning is over 10 years old it probably uses R22 refrigerant, an ozone-depleting CFC which must be phased out by law.

Andrews Air Conditioning is at the forefront of efforts to help owners, operators and users of air conditioning systems understand their legal obligations. The good news is that modern, replacement air conditioning not only uses ozone-friendly refrigerants but is also highly energy efficient and cost effective.

If you’re not sure whether you have R22 inside your air conditioning, don’t get hot and bothered, just visit www.airconditioningservices.com/r22-replacement/ to download the brand new R22 Replacement App, or call 0800 731 8833 for a free R22 survey. read more

New Air Conditioning is Right on Cue

When the air conditioning at Reardon’s Pool & Snooker Club in Glasgow was damaged by the recent high winds they turned to Andrews Air Conditioning Services for help.

Not only had it been vulnerable to adverse weather, the existing system had been poorly located making access for routine maintenance difficult. ‘As part of our new energy-efficient installation, Andrews Air Conditioning Services helped us by recommending an improved position for the indoor air conditioning unit’, commented Brian Links of Reardon’s Pool & Snooker. read more

Think You Can’t Afford Air Conditioning? Think Again!

Leasing is long established as a way for companies to manage the costs of major investments such as vehicles or premises. Now the same benefits are available for your air conditioning.

If you thought you couldn’t afford air conditioning, a tailor-made leasing package from Andrews Air Conditioning Services could be the answer. ‘’All our installations use the latest energy-efficient technology from the world’s best manufacturers, and provide low cost heating as well as cooling’’, explains Andy Whiteley, Divisional Director of Andrews Air Conditioning Services. ‘’In addition to saving money, you’ll also enjoy the peace of mind of up to 5 years free warranty’’. read more

Michelin Replaces Tired Air Conditioning

As part of a major investment in their Dundee tyre manufacturing facility, Michelin Tyre plc contacted Andrews Air Conditioning Services to decommission and remove an aged packaged system. The existing installation, supplying critical cooling to the site’s IT suite, no longer met the stringent performance specification required by Michelin UK. It was found to contain the ozone-depleting R22 refrigerant which is being rapidly phased out.

Andrews Air Conditioning Services removed the obsolete units and replaced them with two Toshiba under-ceiling systems, featuring an auto restart function to ensure rapid restoration of air conditioning following a power failure. The sophisticated systems also interface with the building’s fire panel, ensuring the systems shut down immediately in the event of a fire alarm. New production equipment is being installed at the Dundee plant which will enable it to manufacture the latest generation of car tyres. read more

New Year, New Andrews Air Conditioning Services Website

Andrews Air Conditioning Services is proud to announce the launch of an entirely revised, enlarged and improved website.

It’s packed with valuable advice and guidance on how to get the most from your air conditioning in Winter as well as in Summer. Whether you’re interested in a new installation, planned maintenance or repairs to a faulty system, you’ll find everything you need to know.

We’ve also added many new pages including ‘Help Me Decide’, our attractive ‘Lease Financing’ options and the unique range of added-value products and services which we call ‘Andrews Additions’. Click here to discover more. read more

Stonehenge Gets Air Conditioned

When Andrews Air Conditioning Services first received the request to install air conditioning at Stonehenge, some eyebrows were raised! Why would anyone want to air condition a neolithic monument?

Thankfully the actual requirement turned out to be in the control room, to provide cooling for the ticketing and CCTV equipment.

In keeping with the requirements of English Heritage, who manage the Stonehenge site, a highly energy efficient wall-mounted air conditioning system was designed, offering the highest A/A Energy Rating. read more

Live Chat Goes Live

In response to customer demand Andrews Air Conditioning Services has launched its brand new Live Chat facility. Available from the Home Page of www.airconditioningservices.com, this simple-to-use service allows customers to hold a live, informal text-based conversation with an air conditioning sales or technical advisor.

Speaking about the new service, Ian Gibson, Internal Sales Manager for Andrews Air Conditioning says,

‘We’re finding customers increasingly prefer to get an instant answer to their questions rather than filling in an online form and waiting for a response- it’s so easy!’. read more