Care Home Heating Solutions
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Challenges of Care Home Heating
Care home residents deserve a safe and pleasant environment and that means keeping your care home at a comfortable temperature all year round.
But this isn’t a simple task. Inefficient heating systems can lead to eye-watering operating costs, frequent maintenance, and an outsized carbon footprint.
Keeping your care home residents warm, safe, and comfortable is a top priority. But meeting this expectation means tackling a number of complex and interrelated challenges, such as:
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Why you need a Bespoke Care home Heating Solution?
At OKEL, we understand that every care home is unique. From the size and layout of your space to the number of residents and the age of your buildings, there are a wide range of factors that will affect your heating needs. That’s why we’re committed to delivering bespoke heating solutions that are custom designed to offer a range of benefits, including:
- Increased productivity.
- Quality Manufacturing.
- Fully compliant Systems.
- Fewer maintenance issues.
- A-rated for energy efficiency.
- Reduced costs and lower CO2 emissions.
- Durable materials and long-life stainless-steel.
- Achieves maximum BREEAM points for low emissions.
The care home heating solutions offered by OKEL provide reliable temperature regulation, making it a strategic investment.
Care Home Case Studies
Cheshire Care
Home
Commercial Boiler Installation for Cheshire Care Home
Date: August 2020
Manchester Care
Home
Commercial Boiler Installation for Manchester Care Home
Date: August 2021
Grafton Lodge Care Home
Commercial Boiler Installation for Grafton Lodge Care Home
Date: September 2019
Care Home air conditioning solutions
Air conditioning is usually associated with staying cool in the summer months. However, modern air conditioning systems offer highly efficient heating and cooling, making them a great choice for maintaining a controlled temperature all year round. Modern air conditioning systems also include filters to help purify the air, reducing the spread of germs, bacteria, and allergens. As a result, your residents won’t just benefit from a comfortable environment – they’ll also be better-protected from the spread of illnesses.
Flexible Installation:
Wall or ceiling-mounted options to avoid floor obstructions.
Enhanced Efficiency:
Fully modulating heat output to match demand, saving energy and operating costs, and ensuring consistent comfort.
Year-Round Comfort:
Includes Summer Ventilation Mode for continuous air circulation and comfort during warm days.
ATAG Commercial Boilers
With your heating running non-stop, the efficiency of your boilers is paramount. Older systems can lose up to 40% of their efficiency, leading to ineffective heating and sky-high utility bills. At OKEL, we address this by designing custom heating systems that incorporate the highest-efficiency commercial boilers from leading manufacturers like ATAG Commercial, Alpha Innovation, and Rinnai UK.
High-Efficiency Performance:
They provide powerful, reliable heating while meeting stringent EU efficiency standards for resident comfort.
Compact & Versatile Design:
The low-profile design and 87kg empty weight allow for easy integration into diverse commercial plant rooms.
Superior Hot Water Delivery:
Rated for a substantial XL Declared Load Profile DHW and an efficiency class of 'B', this unit can meet high, simultaneous hot water demands.
Future-Proof & Quiet Operation:
Operation is kept discreet with a low 54dB Sound Power Level, minimizing disruption in residential settings.
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Hybrid Heater &
Heat Pumps
Experience the perfect blend of efficiency and performance with customised Hybrid Heater and Heat Pump systems. Tailored to your retail spaces' needs, they use advanced technology and smart controls to deliver consistent warmth, lower costs, and enhance workplace safety.
100% Electric or Gas Booster:
Available as a fully electric model or with a gas booster for extra heating power when needed.
Energy Efficient:
Operates in heat pump mode around 70% of the time for maximum efficiency. Delivering up to 5 kW of heat output for every 1 kW of energy consumed.
Smart controller:
Smart controller technology optimises energy use, adjusting output to maintain comfort while reducing running costs.
Year-Round Comfort:
Includes Summer Ventilation Mode for continuous air circulation and comfort during warm days.
Partnering for a Sustainable Future
Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a priority for forward-thinking businesses. At OKEL, we’re committed to supporting our customers in achieving their environmental and energy-efficiency goals through innovative, future-ready solutions.
Every bespoke system we design is built with energy efficiency at its core. This not only helps lower your operational costs but also supports your wider sustainability ambitions, whether you’re working toward green certifications, carbon reduction targets, or simply looking to demonstrate your environmental responsibility.
With OKEL as your partner, you gain more than a high-performance system; you take a meaningful step toward a more sustainable future for your business and the communities you serve.
FAQ
Our range of commercial heating solutions includes a variety of systems and models that have been tested for reliability and heating efficiency and with the comfort of the shopper in front of mind.
Our range of commercial heating solutions includes a variety of systems and models that have been tested for reliability and heating efficiency and with the comfort of the shopper in front of mind.
Any changes to a retail shop’s infrastructure must be made as quickly as possible to minimise downtime. The time to install a new commercial heating system will vary depending on the nature of the building and complexity of the system, as well as the quality of the installers.
There are often multiple factors that cause commercial buildings like shops and showrooms to lose heat. The main sources of heat loss often include:
– Poor insulation
– Badly fitted windows and doors
– Open space with high ceilings
– Ineffective heating system
– Poor ventilation and air flow
There are several options to achieve efficient heating within commercial buildings. Commercial boiler systems, warm air units, destratification fans, and air conditioning can all be effective. The most efficient option will depend on various factors, such as the size of the space, how it’s used, and specific structural features.
Depending on the fuel source of your chosen system, you will need either a commercial electrical or gas safe approved engineer. This will ensure your solution complies with all safety regulations while being able to operate at maximum efficiency. Our teams of engineers have completed installations for popular retail and hospitality venues, so they know exactly what’s involved.