4 Hour Response Archives

Andrews provide temporary boiler for Public Services

Posted Date 26/02/2014

Mechanical engineers at local council in Yorkshire need to replace all ageing and coal fired boilers in public buildings, while safeguarding hot water and heating. Ensuring these services are maintained while removing the source of heat can cause difficulties.

Andrews Boiler Hire was called in to provide a solution that could be used in this project, initially providing heat and hot water for a care home. A 100kW boiler supplied via a temporary bypass system allowed existing fixed boilers to be replaced without interfering with services within the building. Equipment was delivered and installed at times convenient, so as not to disturb patients and residents and to minimalise disruption.

Andrews Boilers heat leisure centre in Devon

Posted Date 12/02/2014

One of the UK’s largest property services companies contacted Andrews Boilers in regards to hiring a boiler for a leisure centre in Devon. A temporary boiler was required to maintain the water temperature in the swimming pool as well as provide the heating and hot water supply during a planned maintenance programme. An Andrews Sykes dedicated boiler specialist proposed the use of a 500kW packaged boiler powered by the existing natural gas supply. The 500kW temporary boiler comes complete with heating and domestic hot water heat exchangers and was perfectly suited for this application. The boiler was installed and running within 2 hours of delivery so that minimal disruption was caused to the pool opening times for the public.

Andrews Heat for Hire heats warehouse from a height

Posted Date 21/11/2013

A production company recently moved into an old manufacturing warehouse in Scotland. The warehouse had been unoccupied for a number of years, yet areas have now been transformed into film sets, a staff canteen and a range of production areas. Several of these areas needed temporary heating. An Andrews Heat for Hire engineer discussed the client’s heating requirements and concluded that an Aurora FH4000 would be the perfect answer to their heating problem. This heater has a range of ducting outlets, is portable and can even be stacked if necessary.

Emergency heaters for the emergency services

Posted Date 12/11/2013

Andrews emergency heater hire service has recently assisted another emergency service, when a vital vehicle maintenance workshop needed some heaters at short notice Andrews heat for hire were there to deliver a heating solution quickly and efficiently.

The Cardiff based facility, which maintains vehicle for the Ambulance service in South Wales, contacted our Pontypridd depot who then arranged for one of our expert staff to carry out a free site survey. Soon after three Andrews portable heaters were delivered to the site, to ensure that workshop was kept at comfortable conditions and help the mechanics to provide the emergency service with a quick turnaround for their vehicles.

New Look and ‘Operator Friendly’ Vehicles Join Andrews Sykes Fleet

Posted Date 15/08/2013

Andrews Sykes, renowned for 24/7, 365, 360 degree Climate Control Hire and air conditioning installation service and repair, invests heavily in maintaining an extensive vehicle fleet operating out of its nationwide (and international) depot network; Andrews UK deploys a total of 246 vehicles, supplemented in peak times such as the recent heatwave, by rental partners

Ensuring this fleet operates at peak performance is a huge task. As Richard Galvin, Operations Support Director says ‘Our focus is not only on ensuring our equipment is in excellent condition – our clients rely on us to help keep their business running, but also on making certain that at any time we have vehicles and drivers available and ready to go at a moment’s notice’. That’s why we regularly replace and refresh the fleet – around 15 vehicles are replaced every quarter, which requires careful planning and resource management

Andrews Sykes – 30 Years of Great Teamwork in British Motorsport

Posted Date 07/08/2013

Andrews Sykes has been supplying climate control equipment for events at one of Britain’s leading race circuits since 1983, which, for the fact fiends amongst us, happened to be the last year the Grand Prix took place on a Saturday. The winner, Alain Prost, was amongst a field of names many will remember from when there were more ‘characters’ in Formula 1, such as Nigel Mansell, Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda and Keke Rosberg.

The facilities in motorsport and other hospitality events have certainly evolved since then and to ensure what are now expected steady levels of comfort, especially in VIP hospitality, Andrews Sykes provides automatically controlled heat pump/chiller units capable of maintaining constant even temperatures irrespective of whether it’s a sweltering heatwave or a typically British summer – unrelenting rain and blustery winds.
We also provide portable air conditioning for outside broadcast facilities, including commentary boxes and control centre cabins

It’s not all glamour in the world of ventilation hire, but just occasionally….

Posted Date 31/05/2013

Andrews Sykes Keeps Super Yacht on Schedule

No matter how exclusive the product, the same pressures and imperatives apply. Meeting demanding deadlines, and maintaining continuity of production is a universally vital aspect of manufacturing

In the case of something like a super-yacht, time and temperature sensitive processes involving leading edge techniques, exotic materials, and highly skilled crafts and trades all mean no interruption can be allowed and preserving optimal operating conditions in the work environment are especially important

Deadline looming for flood insurance agreement

Posted Date 21/05/2013

Recent ‘flash floods‘ in Co Durham indicator of more householder misery to come?

The current agreement between the government and insurance companies has committed insurers to providing cover for homes at high risk of flooding at a reasonable cost. The expiry date for this agreement is looming however, and as June 30th 2013 approaches with no sign of a renewed agreement, homeowners in high risk areas are understandably concerned.

Fortunately, the Association of British Insurers has recently confirmed they will voluntarily continue to offer flood insurance for an additional month after the current agreement expires, pushing the end date back to 31st July. This will give ministers and the industry more time to decide what will happen next.

Flood Packages from Andrews Sykes

Posted Date 12/07/2012

With flood alerts remaining in place and more wet weather on the way, Andrews Sykes are here to help people of Britain with our exclusive Flood Packages.

The South East of England is particularly at risk from floods and heavy rain with the Environment Agency warning people to stay cautious and alert. Operating a 24/7 call out service, 365 days year and having depots strategically placed throughout Britain, Andrews Sykes delivers a fast response service to all calls at any time.

We provide first-class Flood Packages that are suitable for any flood damage, irrespective of size. Our Flood Packages are currently on special offer and designed by our Drying experts. Here at Andrews Sykes, we can ensure your building will be dried and ventilated quickly and as efficiently as possible.

Andrews Air Conditioning Hire cool down top comparison website

Posted Date 22/06/2012

A top comparison website company required air conditioning for their London offices and approached the UK’s biggest and most reliable independent hire company, Andrews Air Conditioning Hire.

After hiring a large number of our units last year, including our sought after Polar Wind unit, they were so impressed with the service and quality of equipment they returned to us again this year! With competitive prices and a 24/7 service, our priority is to ensure you receive an excellent hire service.

Andrews Air Conditioning Hire supply a vast fleet of units suitable for any room size. Whether you need a stylish unit to cool down a small office or fit-for-purpose unit to cool down the whole building, Andrews Air Conditioning Hire will have what you need.