Which Heating System Is Ideal for My Warehouse?

Managing the optimum temperature in large spaces such as warehouses is a significant challenge to overcome, especially when you aim to provide a consistent temperature throughout all seasons. Additionally, balancing the needs of heat-sensitive stock and maintaining a comfortable environment for your workforce will make choosing the best HVAC system vital for the long-term effectiveness of your warehouse’s heating.

Fortunately, we have a great deal of experience providing the answer to this challenge with our tailored design, installation, and maintenance services. Our experience enables us to understand your warehouse’s unique constraints and requirements. Warm air heating and radiant heating – we decode the right heating strategy for you.

Read more below and find out how we choose the best heating system for our clients in the warehouse storage sector.

Considerations for Designing HVAC Heating Systems for Warehouses

There are several considerations when designing the best commercial heating systems, and these will need to be adapted to suit the specific focus of your warehouse and the items stored there. However, there are several key cornerstones, relevant to all storage facilities.

Business Processes and Timing

Either the time of year or the working process of a warehouse will significantly affect the productivity of a heating system. For example, winter is an extremely busy time for warehouses nationwide as the e-commerce and fulfilment industries reach their peak activity. This increased activity usually means that external doors are just left open. As a result, employees wrap themselves in layers, their breath visible in the cold. The chill impacts their productivity, focus, and efficiency but can be easily and automatically compensated for with the right heating system.

Energy Efficient Heating

Energy efficiency is essential to ensure warehouse expenses are controlled and efficient. We design HVAC solutions mindful of your energy consumption, aligning them with energy conservation goals. Every unit of energy saved contributes directly to your bottom line, reducing costs while promoting a sustainable business model.

What Is Warm Air Heating?

Warm air heating is an HVAC system we propose for commercial or industrial spaces. This system utilises a heater to warm the air, which is then disseminated throughout the warehouse via ductwork and vents or by the use of destratification fans.

This approach to heating is highly recognised for its energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and even heat distribution. Our warm air heating systems deliver on all of these counts and are designed for long-term durability. By investing in the right solution, you can benefit from significant savings on your energy bills while ensuring a comfortable workplace for your employees. In addition to installation, we provide comprehensive maintenance services to keep your warm air heating system at optimal performance, ensuring its longevity and continued efficiency.

What Is Radiant Heating?

Radiant heating operates differently from traditional heating systems. Rather than circulating warm air, radiant heaters emit heat directly into objects and surfaces within a space. This warmth is then radiated back into the environment, providing evenly distributed, comfortable heat. Our radiant heating options come in the form of either electric or gas systems.

One of the unique features of electric radiant heating is its ability to target specific areas within wide-open commercial and industrial spaces, such as warehouses. For example, this means that you can focus your electrical radiant heating only on the areas where people are working. This will minimise energy waste and reduce overall heating costs as you are not wasting resources heating unnecessary areas.

Examples of Warehouse Heating Solutions

Our designer’s approach to heating solutions for different warehouse types is rooted in a practical understanding of your facility’s daily working environment. The following are examples of which of these two systems is best for various types of warehouses.

Warm Air Heating for Temperature Critical Warehouses

Ambient warehouses house products without particular temperature needs. Warm air heating eliminates temperature fluctuations. Whether it is storing gourmet crisps or books, our warm air system ensures consistent, comfortable temperatures that prevent spoilage and damage.

Radiant Heating in Automated Warehouses

Automated facilities, with minimal human intervention, thrive with radiant heating. For example, our radiant heaters can be directed to warm the pathways of robots, conserving energy by eliminating the need to warm the entire space.

Warm Air Heating for Public and Private Warehouses

Public and private warehouses see various goods. A uniform temperature, courtesy of our warm air heating, keeps diverse tenants satisfied, from a local artisan selling handmade furniture to a global brand storing seasonal fashion lines.

Radiant Heating for Bonded Warehouses

In bonded warehouses, imported goods await customs clearance. Radiant heating works here, providing direct warmth to specific areas, whether it has to maintain the smooth texture of imported chocolates or ensure fine textiles don’t get damp.

Warm Air Heating for Co-Operative Warehouses

Co-operatives handle diverse products, needing a one-size-fits-all heating solution. Warm air heating fits the bill. From storing the local farmer’s produce to a member’s handmade candles, our warm air system ensures optimal storage conditions.

Radiant Heating Distribution and Fulfilment Centres

Fast-paced environments demand quick heating responses. Radiant heating shines here. In a bustling distribution network, our radiant heater can provide warmth to a pick-up aisle, ensuring a comfortable working environment.

Warm Air Heating at Cross-Docking Facilities

In transit spaces like cross-docking facilities, warm air heating makes short-term storage safe. Whether storing electronics overnight or fast-moving consumer goods awaiting transportation, warm air ensures consistent temperatures irrespective of external conditions.

Bespoke Warehouse Heating Solutions with Inergy

Inergy’s heating solutions are as diverse as the warehouse types we support. We complete a technical survey on each facility to determine the size, volume and any unique demands. Our expert guidance ensures that the right heating system installation is implemented, optimising your business, workforce comfort and product viability.

Across multiple projects, we have transformed cold, inhospitable warehouses into warm, welcoming spaces. That’s not just a testament to our expertise but also our commitment to your business’s long-term environmental control. Contact us to find the perfect match for your storage and warehouse needs.