It’s important to keep your warehouse heated to keep your employees and products at a comfortable temperature. Effective warehouse heating solutions ensure that your goods remain unspoiled and your staff can work comfortably, enhancing overall productivity. It can be difficult to determine where to start when it comes to finding the best way to heat your warehouse, as there are a few different options to choose from.
Types of Heating
When it comes to efficient warehouse heating solutions, there are two primary options: warm air heaters and infrared heaters.
Warm Air Heaters
Warm air heating is as the name suggests; the heating system warms the air around the heater which will then warm the people and products in the surrounding area. The air is usually distributed by a fan so it can reach all areas of the warehouse.
Due to the high ceilings in warehouses, lots of power is wasted trying to heat the higher portion of the space, which is unnecessary, as most warehouse workers will spend the majority of their time on the ground. Meaning you can end up spending a fortune on keeping a warehouse warm constantly.
Infrared heaters for warehouses
Infrared heaters for warehouses, otherwise known as Radiant heating, offer a more energy-efficient warehouse heating solution.
Infrared heating can be localised. This means you don't need to spend endless energy using big fan heaters, rather you can strategically place infrared heaters where its required most - where the employees work. Areas such as workstations, picking and packing areas and loading bays where people are most likely to spend most of their time can be warmed up efficiently by installing infrared bar heaters, either suspended or mounted on a wall, or even a custom made tray to fit the bar heater, saving valuable floor space
| Feature | Warm Air Heaters | Infrared Heaters |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Method | Heats air which is then circulated by fans | Directly heats objects and people without warming the air |
| Energy Efficiency | Lower, as heat rises to ceiling and is wasted | Higher, as heat is targeted to specific areas |
| Installation | Requires ducts and fans, may be more complex | Typically wall-mounted or suspended, easier installation |
| Maintenance | Requires regular maintenance for fans and ducts | Minimal maintenance, fewer moving parts |
| Heat Distribution | May be uneven, with hot and cold spots | Even distribution in targeted areas |
| Speed of Heating | Slower, needs time to warm up the air in the entire space | Instant heat, warms up targeted areas quickly |
| Comfort Level | Can create a stuffy environment | Provides a fresh and comfortable atmosphere |
| Space | Takes up floor space with ducts and units | Saves floor space, ideal for high-traffic areas |
| Flexibility | Less flexible, heats entire space uniformly | Highly flexible, can be targeted to specific zones |
| Operational Costs | Higher due to energy loss and constant operation | Lower due to efficiency and targeted heating |
| Initial Cost | Moderate to high, depending on complexity | Typically lower, simpler installation |
| Environmental Impact | Higher carbon footprint due to energy inefficiency | Lower carbon footprint, more eco-friendly |
| Noise Level | Can be noisy due to fans and ducts | Quiet operation, no fans or ducts |
Benefits of infrared heating in warehouses
See how one of the biggest retail chains installed Infrared heating to reduce their carbon footprint and ensure optimal temperatures in their working areas for employees
Contact
If you require any further information or have any questions, then please contact us and speak to one of our specialist technical team who will be happy to help. Call us on 01204 520544 or email us at info@infraredheatingsupplies.com.
