After 50 years supporting care homes of all sizes, we know that reliable heating and constant hot water are essential for quality care, especially through the colder months. It’s why we always say that September is the perfect time to get ahead of the rush and consider an upgrade for an ageing or increasingly unreliable boiler – before autumn and winter’s chillier temperatures can cause disruption.
With the best of summer might be behind us, September’s (usually) milder weather still gives care home managers a valuable window in which to replace or upgrade a commercial boiler while pressure on heating systems remains lower.
Not only are Gas Safe engineers and installers less busy at this time of year – fewer organisations will be using their central heating, keeping any boiler problems hidden until that first switch-on – but the downtime needed for installation (often a couple of days) will be far less disruptive than it might be during winter, when the loss of heating or hot water can seriously impact both residents and staff.
With smart planning, you should be able to secure the support of reputable installation partners before they’re booked up – and get the job done even faster.
There are other benefits to acting quickly, too. Older systems are more prone to breakdowns, and in care homes, even a short period without heating or hot water can cause issues for vulnerable residents. Upgrading in September will also give you the peace of mind that your system will easily cope through its busiest months, and make sure all your staff, residents and visitors feel comfortable and cared for.
Upgrading now also means you’ll be able to maximise the cost benefits of a more efficient boiler system throughout the season when demand is highest.
The earlier you install a new system, the better: boiler efficiency has improved considerably in recent years, so upgrading could see you make huge savings and better prepare you for greener alternatives coming down the line. As an example, replacing your boiler with a newer condensing model with a gross energy efficiency level of 98% could significantly reduce your outgoings versus your existing system.
To review your existing heating and hot water systems, please contact us today. Our heating specialists will be happy to advise on the best boilers for care homes (including wall hung and floor standing units) alongside our range of robust commercial hot water cylinders and hot water storage tanks.
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