With the coldest season of the year approaching and outside temperatures becoming lower, it’s time to reconsider your heating solutions. Heating in homes can easily prove insufficient, so heating hire is a popular option. It’s important to remember that additional portable heaters should not only be cost-efficient but also safe.
The growing need for heat
Believe it or not, an additional portable heater can literally be a life saver. This is the case with U.K. care and nursing homes as older patients are really susceptible to illness, so any heating failure is disturbing.
Studies show that some of the most serious incidents at care and nursing homes were caused by heating failures, especially during the Christmas season and other holidays when residents were left without heat and had to wear fleeces and blankets around the clock.
Even though no strict regulations concerning minimum temperature for care homes are introduced, care home managers have to provide a comfortable environment for their residents, according to Health and Safety executive guidelines.
The solution to lack of heat
Should an oil supply for a fixed heating system run out when outside temperatures fall dramatically, a single call to a heater hiring company that operates 24/7 can effectively solve the problem. Heater hire specialists deliver the selected heater and help to install the device safely.
In most cases, compact portable heaters are the best possible solutions as they require little space, have simple controls and are powered easily. Other benefits of portable heating units are energy-efficiency as you can use the device for as long as you need and then simply turn it off. They are also easily stored and can be rented on short notice.
Safety precautions
As recently reported by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, a serious fire accident with flames reaching over 10 meters at an Otto Street home was caused by faulty heating equipment. The fire damaged the home badly and destroyed several sheds, a boat and a gazebo.
To avoid fire-related problems caused by heating equipment failure, select a proper heater and contact a heater leasing company that provides emergency call-out services should anything happen to the heating solutions at your property.
Safe heating options
According to a survey carried out by Viewpoints, shoppers consider three models that are considered the safest portable heating solutions. Portable oil-filled electric radiators, also known as convection heaters, heat oil up to the required temperature and continue to heat the room after they are switched off. Radiant heaters featuring safety shut-off options heat drafty homes effectively and quickly. Combination heaters with remote controls, programmable thermostats and timers ensure safety while providing a quick warm-up.
With winter approaching, additional heating options are a must-have at most premises. Make sure the heating service you choose is safe and cost-effective.