Heating Sector – Sports & Leisure

Tour of Britain organisers turn to Andrews for comfort heating

Posted Date 24/09/2021

From providing Olympians and professional footballers with temporary climate control equipment to installing complex ventilation solutions at public gyms, it’s fair to say we’ve probably encountered just about every conceivable requirement of the sports and leisure industry. Our experience in this field is second to none, which is why we have been trusted by some of the sector’s biggest associations and clubs.

Earlier this month, we were delighted to add another esteemed name to our extensive list of clients after agreeing a heater hire for a stage of the 2021 Tour of Britain.

Vaccination HQ at Ashton Gate stadium now operational thanks to Andrews

Posted Date 14/12/2020

The rollout of an approved COVID-19 vaccine which is now available for distribution throughout the UK marks a decisive turning point in the fight against a pandemic that has shackled the world for most of 2020.

Since early December, dozens of hospitals dotted around the country have been administering the groundbreaking jab that has seen Britain lead the way on a global effort to protect people.

Healthcare services are working flat out to ensure vaccine hubs stock sufficient dosages, with the armed forces also enlisted to assist with transportation and site management.

Heating arrangement delivers warmth and air changes to Charlton Athletic’s temporary gym

Posted Date 30/10/2020

With gyms and sports facilities obliged to undertake a series of updated precautions following the relaxation of blanket lockdown restrictions, operators have been forced to adapt in order to keep their customers safe. A legal requirement to implement one-way systems, introduce frequent cleaning of all machines and apparatus and ensuring that people are more spread out has led to additional space being needed in many instances.

The latest government guidance applies to all venues including those belonging to professional sports teams. In response to the changes, Charlton Athletic Football Club reacted by creating a temporary gym area at their training ground in Eltham.

Holiday park seek heating solution from Andrews Heat for Hire

Posted Date 22/01/2018

During the cold winter months, failure to maintain an effective heating supply can lead to public facilities closing temporarily until a suitable replacement can be sourced. So, when a highly popular holiday park was seeking a climate control equipment for their pool area, Andrews Heat for Hire was called in to provide our assistance.

After suffering a breakdown with their air handling units, the client in question requested a short-term heating arrangement to heat their £5million swimming and leisure complex while repairs were being carried out.

Tailored heating solution provided for major golfing tournament

Posted Date 16/11/2017

One of Britain’s top hotels and golf resorts recently sought some emergency heating equipment ahead of one of their most high-profile events, prompting them to approach Andrews Heat for Hire.

The venue has a large permanent golf course which is extremely popular and hosts major championship tournaments all year round. Following a breakdown of the venue’s climate control system, a local Andrews specialist visited the site to conduct an emergency site survey and advise our customer on the best solution.

Andrews heating hire keep Clacton leisure centre warm

Posted Date 04/01/2017

During the cold winter months, leisure centres rely on the presence of an effective heating supply. Failure to provide this amenity can lead to temporary closures until a replacement is installed – a big inconvenience to your clients. So when a leisure centre in Essex had to decommission their existing boiler due to emergency repairs, Andrews Heat for Hire were contacted in search for an immediate solution.

Our specialists visited the site within a couple of hours of initial contact, suggesting the deployment of an FH111 temporary indirect fired heater outside the building. Due to limited accessibility on site, the unit was being ducted through the centre’s side access door and then split into two once inside the pool area – heating two different areas simultaneously.

Temporary heating keeps Dorset leisure centre open

Posted Date 09/10/2014

Like most public and private facilities, leisure centres are reliant on the presence of effective climate control all year round. A failure to maintain this basic yet often overlooked amenity can lead to them being closed until a replacement is installed, and when this situation arises, Andrews Heat for Hire respond quicker than anyone.

One of our clients – a nationwide HVAC company – contacted us in desperate need of a temporary heating system. They were responsible for maintaining the boiler of a leisure centre in Dorset, and when this failed unexpectedly an alternative was urgently required.

Event heating in London for indoor arena

Posted Date 19/12/2013

One of the UK’s largest sports arenas was recently used as the venue for a multi-national media and information organisation’s Christmas party. The event organiser contacted Andrews Heat for Hire regarding the possibility of hiring heaters for the event. The client wanted to keep party guests warm during the evening when temperatures lowered. Our experts worked closely with the client to determine what equipment was needed.

For this event, three Andrews FH4000 indirect fired heaters were recommended to deliver a powerful total heating output of one megawatt. The FH4000 is one of the most efficient heaters in our fleet and is 92% fuel efficient making it extremely environmentally friendly. The FH4000 is a very portable unit that is also stackable for storage, great for events with limited space available. The customer was very satisfied with our efficient timings and by the smooth setting up of equipment, especially as all the guests were kept warm! Andrews Heat for Hire provide heating services for events all over London during the Christmas period so feel free to call 0800 211 611 to discuss your requirements.