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What happened in Europe this month? – Valentine’s Edition

Posted Date 17/02/2023

Belgium

It’s the season of love, but we know that not everyone is a fan of Valentine’s Day. In some instances, self-care and personal growth must take priority. We’ve taken this somewhat literally in Belgium, with our progress in the region recently extending to opening a third depot in the country.

Our new property in Kortrijk gives us a wonderful platform from which to serve customers in the west of Belgium – as well as northern France – and we’re very confident that we’ll be able to make defining connections with a number of customers based in this expansive region. Love at first sight, or love at first site?

Andrews Boilers helps Bath hospital get out of hot water

Posted Date 08/02/2023

As the country’s leading specialist boiler hire supplier, our team is always prepared to respond to emergencies – especially when they relate to the hot water and heating needs of businesses nationwide.

On a cold Thursday afternoon, our dedicated contact centre received an enquiry after the district mains system split at a hospital in Bath. As a result, the entire ward had no heating, and it was getting colder and colder by the hour.

We understand that some industries – such as healthcare – are particularly vulnerable when unexpected breakdowns occur. That’s why our staff are trained to help customers overcome challenging situations as and when they arrive. This conscientiousness and attention to detail is what underpins the high level of service we provide, and the very reason we are first choice for many facilities management companies.

VIDEO: Introducing our most sustainable boiler yet

Posted Date 19/01/2023

As pioneers in the field of environmental compliance, we are delighted to showcase our green 80kW electric boiler. The product offers an economical and flexible solution for a range of heating and hot water applications. Relying solely on an electricity supply in order to operate, the unit guarantees zero CO2 emissions and has been particularly popular in the last 12 months.

With associated running costs significantly lower than an oil-driven equivalent, this product also features a powerful circulating pump that allows it to be deployed outside the environment in which it is being used.

What’s been happening in Europe this month?

Posted Date 10/01/2023

We knew last month had been a good one, but it has since come to light that it was our best December on record from a revenue perspective! Britain experienced snowfall, ice and bitter temperatures – and it’s fair to say our clients were cold. Although we didn’t have a choice in the weather, our loyal customers chose us to provide temporary heating units. We’ve always made it our target to provide a high level of service and deliver during sleet, snow, or shine, and that’s exactly what we did!

Andrews Boilers helps leading university with bioscience medicine research

Posted Date 03/01/2023

According to regulatory guidelines, educational leaders must ensure that student campus areas and facilities are at a certain temperature to help support their studies and maintain productivity. Although there is no legal minimum temperature in UK law, the World Health Organisation recommends a temperature of at least 16°C to ensure comfortable indoor working.

When a well-known university in the Midlands discovered that their current pipework had leaks within their district system, Andrews Boilers was urgently called to provide a temporary solution.

What’s been happening in Europe this Month? (World Cup Edition)

Posted Date 05/12/2022

In the UK, it is our social media channels that have been receiving the plaudits! Out of our amazing line-up, we have awarded the golden boot to our TikTok page – after recently going viral and hitting more than 100k views in one video! Click the hyperlinks below and make sure you follow us on all channels! We are on LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

Italy

In Italy, our colleagues at Nolo Climat have finally let one of our newest players off the bench to make their debut. We are of course referring to our new submersible pumps, and it is with great delight that we announce that some of these are now out on hire! Quite fittingly, a sporting association needed to move water from one pond to another, prompting an enquiry and our first official pump order.

Andrews launches 36kW mobile electric boiler with built-in heat exchanger

Posted Date 22/11/2022

We are excited to announce the launch of our highly anticipated 36kW mobile electric boiler. Small but mighty in terms of its output, this product provides an astounding 36kW of heating despite its lightweight design.

This compact powerhouse provides a simple solution that fits through any standard door and is fully manoeuvrable with wheels. It features a built-in heat exchanger to give an even sleeker look.

Simple to install, the unit has a drastically reduced carbon footprint when compared with other boilers of comparable size.

Thirty-unit boiler hire package maintains district heating system output

Posted Date 30/10/2022

District heating systems are seen as a gateway to lowering carbon emissions and increasing efficiency because of their ability to generate energy from a single location. Domestic hot water and heating can then be delivered to commercial and residential premises from a centralised source, negating the need for buildings to have independent systems.

Just over 500,000 properties are currently connected to district heating systems in the UK, and the expectation is that this figure will rise sharply over the coming years to help us achieve our target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

What are the signs of boiler failure?

Posted Date 25/10/2022

Few things are more inconvenient than your boiler breaking down unexpectedly. Modern boilers are sturdier and more resilient than they were a few years ago, but even they are not infallible. A single unit will contain dozens of important components that need to work in harmony to efficiently deliver heating and hot water.

Because of this, there is still quite a lot of scope for things to go wrong – and we take a look at some of the more common reasons below:

Age and efficiency

Wear and tear are, quite simply, unavoidable. Boilers are not built to last forever but with the appropriate maintenance, a traditional gas model is designed to offer between 10 and 15 years of dependable service. In some cases, you may get two decades of use if your unit has been looked after properly and the key elements are made from high quality materials.

Andrews lays on another assist for Football League club!

Posted Date 12/10/2022

There’s a bit of a misconception around temporary boiler solutions, with many believing them to be awkward, logistically challenging and time-consuming to install. Not true.

Which is just as well, because around three quarters of our boiler hire agreements at Andrews Sykes relate to emergency projects where reactivity is key.

In mid-September, we were contacted by the estates team responsible for managing a multi-purpose stadium, after a major issue was diagnosed with the internal boiler network on site.