Advantage Airtech Commercial Ltd. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Unit Heating’

Navigating the Difficulties of Commercial Heating Large Space

Monday, October 9th, 2023
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Large commercial and industrial spaces, such as warehouses and other facilities with high ceilings and large volumes, face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining optimal temperatures. It’s difficult to effectively heat these spaces with standard HVAC equipment without encountering serious efficiency issues and uneven warmth that can create problems for process and lead to damage to stored items. 

In this post, we’re going to look at some of the specific challenges of commercial heating in Toronto, ON for large spaces: large open doors, heat distribution issues, and general layout. We’ll also look at some of the best solutions we have to tackle and overcome these problems.

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What Are Unit Heaters and What Are They Used For?

Monday, December 19th, 2022
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One of the things that we take great pride in at Advantage Airtech Commercial is the depth of the services we offer. Many standard commercial HVAC companies provide a suite of basic services that cover forced-air systems, rooftop units, commercial furnaces and boilers, and standard ventilation systems.

Some may also work with chillers. We go much farther, installing make-up air units, cooling towers, many types of radiant and hydronic heating systems, geothermal systems, and customized sheet metal fabrication. 

One service we offer you won’t find at other HVAC contractors is work with commercial unit heaters. We’re going to explain what these are and their benefits.

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The Challenge of Heating a Warehouse (And Other Large Spaces)

Monday, November 11th, 2019

tech-servicing-heating-panelWe’re a top commercial HVAC contractor in Toronto, ON with more than 30 years of experience working with commercial and industrial facilities in the Greater Toronto Area. We understand the many challenges of proper heating in facilities during the extreme winter conditions, and have met a variety of these challenges during our time in the business.

When it comes to heating commercial/industrial spaces, one of the most difficult is heating a warehouse. Not only do warehouses have a range of climate needs based on what’s stored in them, but their immense open spaces, high ceilings, and doors and windows that are often open make them tricky to heat properly without energy waste.

Here are some of the more difficult aspects of warehouse heating we confront when we work with our clients:

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Heating the Industrial Warehouse: Unit Heaters and More

Monday, April 29th, 2019

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If you’re debating installing heating for your industrial warehouse, you’re likely facing a few tricky dilemmas and tough questions. Heating a large space with a high roof is often much more expensive than heating conventional commercial spaces like offices and retail stores. Not only is cost a concern, but you’re probably unsure how best to distribute heat and what type of heating systems to use. Can conventional rooftop units do the job? Or are there better options when it comes to industrial heaters in Toronto, ON?

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What to Expect from Industrial Unit Heating

Monday, March 19th, 2018

space-heaterA standard commercial business space usually requires only sufficient heating for comfort for its employees, clientele, etc. during the winter months and sufficient warmth to protect equipment and allow for process. Standard ducted systems are the most common way to heat these spaces. Industrial facilities, however, are another story, and they often need a variety of heating systems to provide the right indoor climate control.

One of the most helpful of industrial heating systems is the unit heater, which can solve a number of the problems industrial spaces present.

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