During the winter, you can rely on the British weather to provide rain and cool temperatures. During the summer, however, the weather can vary greatly. Whilst the week may begin with a heatwave, it could end with torrential downpours and even hail or sleet.

With such variable weather conditions, it can be difficult to keep your workspace at a consistent temperature. Whilst some days may require cool air via an air conditioning system, others may need warm air to heat the building.

Using an air source heat pump for heating and cooling could be the ideal way to overcome the extremes of British weather. Whilst most people rely on an air source heat pump for air conditioning, it can also be a viable and cost-effective way to heat workplaces.

Maintaining a safe working environment

Due to work regulations, employers are required to keep workspaces above a minimum temperature. Although the regulations are less strict when it comes to upper temperatures, there are guidelines in place for when the temperature is excessively hot.

Whilst the UK may not have to cope with extremely hot temperatures often, it can cause a loss of productivity when it does occur. As a result, employees may be less focused and businesses could lose working hours and revenue.

There is, however, an easy way for companies to overcome this problem. Installing an effective air source heat pump gives employers complete control over the temperature in their workplace. In addition to meeting specific regulations, they can create a comfortable environment and increase productivity as a result.

Why bother with air conditioning?

As British summers tend to be fairly short, some employers overlook the benefits that air conditioning can bring. Whilst heatwaves may be few and far between, the United Kingdom tends to experience more humidity than some other countries.

As a result, even milder temperatures can result in an unpleasant working environment. By using an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, your workplace can respond to any weather conditions and provide a safe workspace for your employees and contractors.

To find out more about the benefits of using an air source heat pump, why not contact us today?

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Steve Lincoln
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Great service from everyone at I-HT. From the initial enquiry, quote and installation, everything was brilliant. The installers and electricians did a great job on the hottest day of the year, which included crawling around in our loft which must have been 40c ! They left everything very tidy. We are now enjoying cool air in the long hot summer. Thanks again.
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James Hague
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After thoroughly explaining how it would look both inside and outside the installation was very neatly done with no damage to the decor. We were shown how to use the remote and helped to download the app and shown how to control the unit remotely. We couldn’t be happier with the service
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Tracie Pelham
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Really wish I’d had air con installed years ago. Finally went for it after a recommendation from my electrician. Lee came out really quick to do the survey even when in a heatwave. I was offered an installation date quicker than I thought as I was going for a single unit. I was pleasantly surprised with the price too. Michael was a top installer. Can’t believe how tidy he left it. Was cleaner than when he arrived 🙌 genuinely kind and diligent with his work. Was such a good experience he’s coming back in August to fit an upstairs one. Can’t get a better compliment than that. 10/10 I-HT and the office team. Thanks ☺️ very much
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Mr Squish
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I had I-HT install an air conditioning system at home, the guys who came round were great, very punctual and completed the install in around 4 hours and left the place clean and tidy. Installation was extremely neat and professional, and would recommend them over any other. You may find cheaper quotes, but you do not want to cheap out when it comes to a quality job and on going customer service. On that note, they were not expensive - just a fair price for outstanding work and customer service.
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A lovely, friendly and professional company to deal with and they're local too!! Easy to book our service with them. Engineer was on time, rang to say he was on his way as well. He was efficient, courteous and gave some helpful tips about the air con unit. No hesitation in using the company again next year for our service. We'll done I-HT - top marks!!
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Catherine Southcott
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I am just so impressed with this company. From the initial site visit with Lee East which was informative, responsive to our requirements and extremely thorough, through to office staff and the installation of our aircon unit by Jim the whole experience has been stress free and excellent. Lee came within 4 days of an initial enquiry and was very reassuring about what could be installed and where internal and external equipment could go (unlike a previous different company). He sent a full quote with options for equipment and prices. We went ahead with I-HT and paid a deposit on the phone and 2 weeks after the initial consultation the technician Jim arrived promptly at 8.30 and completed the install. He was totally professional, cleaned everything beautifully , explained clearly and easily and how to operate the AC and was a pleasure to have in the house. I really do recommend the company.
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Richard White
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Beyond brilliant from first phone call, through installation, and beyond! I don't have the vocabulary to express just how impressed I am with this company. No pressure from then when we called, and no pressure after receiving the quote. Curtis and Mikey turned up at exactly the time given for the installation, and they didn't stop working all day. They didn't even had a lunch break! They wouldn't even let us vacuum after as they didn't want to put us to any trouble! The installation is perfect and we're so happy. And the cost was inexpensive compared to other quotes! Thanks so much to everyone :o)
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Austen Bolitho
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Excellent, professional and fast working tradesmen!
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Chris Aldridge
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Fantastic experience with I-HT for my residential install - I had 8 units installed; 7 in the house and 1 in an external garden room. My first touch point was with Lee who came out to do a site audit and produce a quote for me. Lee seemed very knowledgeable, gave me some good advice, answered all my questions, and most importantly was incredibly patient while my wife and I debated the correct positioning of air con units in each room for what must have seemed like hours on end. Lee’s quote was good and he was very responsive while iterating on it and tweaking it. Electrician (Lewis) also came out to do a site audit. Spent quite a bit of time at the house with me weighing up the options and making a recommendation on the best approach. Again, really seemed to care about doing a decent job (and spoiler alert - he DID do a fantastic job on the day). He even tidied up some of the existing electrical works as he went and left the place looking better than when he started. Installers Jim and Sam were fantastic. They were incredibly flexible working around our two babies needing naps etc, and they were just nice friendly guys. Jim also kindly moved one of the units after he’d installed it because I changed my mind about the location and refused to complain about this despite me saying it was okay and deserved. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Received an aftercare call following the install. The whole experience was just decent from start to end.