According to research from 2019, around 2% of all fatalities across Australia are caused by heat and cold stress. Heat is necessary to ensure a comfortable and productive work environment, in addition to providing compliance with industry regulations.
Commercial heating systems provide the solution. But what are the other advantages of commercial heating?
Read on as we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of electric, gas, and diesel heating in commercial industries.
Advantages of commercial heating solutions
Let’s explore what you stand to gain by investing in commercial gas, electric, and diesel heating for commercial applications.
Energy efficiency
As technologies advance, heating solutions become more energy efficient. Here is how commercial heating solutions are adapting to provide greater energy efficiency:
- Commercial Heater Fans have an aerodynamic design, and motor technologies now provide more airflow while minimising power consumption for enhanced energy efficiency.
- Automated fan speed control ensures the fan speed aligns with temperature fluctuations to reduce energy waste.
- Condensing boilers and heat pumps now reuse waste heat to increase energy efficiency.
Reliability
Intelligent temperature monitoring solutions make commercial heating applications more reliable, ensuring that overheating does not occur. Maintaining safe and comfortable working environments is assured.
Safety
In mining, metals, construction, and warehousing industries, frigid temperatures can create occupational hazards. Frostbite, cold stress, and accidents can occur at colder temperatures. Heating solutions provide mitigation for this occupational hazard and ensure industry compliance.
Availability
A wide range of heating solutions are available – you can choose from gas, electric, or diesel heating applications depending on your industry’s requirements. You can choose a solution that suits your volume requirements for size and heat production.
Disadvantages of commercial heating solutions
Here are some of the disadvantages present in certain heating solution types.
Environmental impact
Some commercial heating solutions, such as gas and diesel heaters, use fossil fuels that can release carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a primary factor in global warming. Greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide can be emitted also, contributing to the degradation of the ozone layer.
Energy costs
Choosing gas and diesel heating in Australia can be expensive. Fuel prices can fluctuate drastically, and the cost-efficiency of these heating solutions depends entirely on market conditions. Additionally, the combustion process of gas and diesel heaters can cause energy waste and heat loss – making them less energy-efficient.
Which type of heating solution is best?
Ducted electric heating is the best all-around solution for commercial businesses, providing more reliability and cost-efficiency than gas and diesel heating options. Additionally, they can be applied across a wide range of industries. Since there is a lowered risk of combustion, they are suitable for use in industries with combustion risks – such as the mining industry.
Which is the cheapest heating solution for commercial industries?
Compared with oil and ducted gas heating options, electric heating is considered the most cost-effective heating solution for commercial companies. This is for a few primary reasons:
- Higher energy efficiency – there is no risk of combustion losses with electric heaters, whereas fuel losses are more likely with gas and diesel heating options.
- Electricity supply – switching energy providers can provide more cost-efficiency, whereas oil and gas prices primarily depend on market conditions.
Which is the most sustainable heating solution for commercial industries?
Electric heating options are the most sustainable heating option. The environmental impact of electric heaters depends entirely on where you source your energy. Choosing renewable energy sources can help you to implement more sustainability for your business and reduce the environmental impact of your operations.
Choose Fanquip for sustainable and cost-effective heating solutions
Compared with oil and gas heating solutions, electricity is the most attractive option for commercial businesses. Its efficiency, sustainability, and decreased risk of combustion make it a suitable choice for a broader range of industries.
If you’re seeking heating solutions, contact us at Fanquip. Our team of ventilation and heating experts can discuss the scale and scope of your requirements to find the most suitable and efficient solution.
