Andrews Air Conditioning

National food supplier takes safety precautions over air quality

Posted Date 14/12/2021

With the importance of air quality control more prevalent in society than it has ever been, it is hardly surprising that companies from all industries are taking steps to improve conditions inside their buildings. This was recently exemplified when a renowned food distributor contacted Andrews Air Conditioning with a view to making some adaptations to their existing set-up.

The air conditioning at their headquarters in London was supplied by dozens of cassette and split type systems, but these lacked a fresh air supply to some of the smaller offices. In this instance, our client was looking to enhance the air quality within these working areas. Following a comprehensive site survey which was carried out by one of our local experts, a proposal was made to help disinfect recirculating air by adding UVc light equipment to their units. read more

COVID-19 update

Posted Date 24/03/2020

The health and wellbeing of our customers and staff remains our highest priority.

We are continuing to observe the latest developments relating to the COVID-19 virus and are taking the necessary actions to provide our staff and customers with the best solutions to the changing situation. Many of our staff are now working from home and we are ensuring that all necessary works are still being carried out as safely as possible.

Our Central Manchester AAC&R office are currently able to provide a level of service across the whole of the UK. Inbound calls are being answered promptly and all enquiries are being handled in the normal way. We still have in place the support network including our field-based service engineers and support staff who are able to attend to any reactive call out. We also have the support of Andrews Sykes Hire Ltd for any temporary hire requirements you may have. read more

Andrews provide air conditioning for popular London bakery

Posted Date 13/08/2018

When a popular bakery in London was experiencing extremely high temperatures in their kitchen and café they contacted Andrews Air Conditioning in search of an effective cooling solution to help restore desirable temperatures.

The client in question was struggling to create their unique pastries and bread due to excessive heat within their facility. As a result, our specialists were drafted in immediately to provide the client with a permanent climate control solution to avoid any further complications for the bakery. read more

Top London hotel upgrades air conditioning system

Posted Date 21/06/2018

When one of the largest and most popular grand hotels in London contacted Andrews Air Conditioning for some permanent air conditioning units, our experts were at hand to help.

The five-star hotel was having trouble with a build-up of heat in their basement pastry kitchens – following an urgent call from the hotel’s chief engineer, our specialists went to site to conduct a survey and recommend the most appropriate equipment for the issue at hand.

Despite receiving the urgent enquiry at short notice, an Andrews engineer was able to propose the deployment of one Mitsubishi wall-mounted air conditioning unit in the main pastry kitchen and one Mitsubishi ceiling cassette in the second pastry kitchen. read more

Healthcare centre requires emergency air conditioning equipment

Posted Date 21/06/2018

Andrews Air Conditioning were recently contacted by a local health care centre in search of an effective climate control solution for their server room.

Our specialists visited site within hours of receiving the enquiry to conduct a free site survey and provide the client with a permanent cooling solution to ensure the correct environment is maintained to protect the sensitive hardware contained within the server room.

After consultation with the client and site survey it was identified that the server room would require 3.5kw of cooling to maintain an even low temperature required to maximise the performance of their servers and safe the health centre critical systems. As a result, a Daikin high wall system was deployed and installed in the affected area. read more

Veterinary seek permanent climate control solution

Posted Date 21/06/2018

Andrews Air Conditioning was recently drafted in to provide an effective climate control solution to reduce temperatures in a high-profile Veterinary. As a result, our specialists were drafted in to provide the client with a cooling solution to ensure the correct environment was maintained to protect both animals and staff.

The client in question was undergoing major refurbishment works to their offices, kennels and consultation rooms – which all required permanent heating and cooling throughout the year. read more

Andrews Air Conditioning working to upgrade The Valley’s North Stand function suite

Posted Date 17/10/2017

Andrews Air Conditioning recently carried out works to The Valley’s North Stand function suite with the installation of the latest energy-saving heating and cooling equipment and the refurbishment and upgrade of the existing air handling plant – enhancing the matchday experience for supporters.

Our client required a fixed climate control solution to replace their original equipment which had been there since the North Stand was expanded in May 2001. This system had served the main function room and was used on match days and also for corporate events. read more

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