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HEATING MAINTENANCE IN SUMMER: 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TACKLE MAINTENANCE

When the days get warmer, the heating systems in production, storage and other hall buildings are no longer needed for the time being. But after the heating period is before the heating period - so check off now what there is hardly any time for in the fall and winter: heating maintenance!

In this article, we have compiled five good reasons why you should tackle heating maintenance as early as possible.

Reason 1: Regular heating maintenance is mandatory

Various standards, technical rules but also the Building Energy Code recommend owners of infrared-based indoor heating systems to regularly maintain and service their systems. These here are the most important ones:

  • Building Energy Act (GEG) § 60
  • Gas appliance regulation (EU) 2016/426
  • Technical rule for gas installations (TRGI)
  • DVGW regulations G 638-1 and G 638-2
  • Contract award and contract regulations for construction work (VOB/B)
  • Ordinance on the sweeping and inspection of installations (KÜO)

In order to have legal security, the legal obligation by the GEG alone should be reason enough to have your hall heating system serviced annually. But let's take a look at four more good reasons why maintenance should have a fixed date in your fiscal year.

Reason 2: Annual heating system maintenance increases availability and productivity.

A heating system is in operation for an average of 1,700 hours per year. Compare this with a passenger car. At an average speed of 60 km/h, this operating time would correspond to a mileage of more than 100,000 km p.a. - unthinkable without inspection. The same applies to your hall heating system. Regular maintenance is a must. And it offers you many advantages.
Starting with the good feeling of starting the next heating period safely. It is true that hall heaters from a brand manufacturer are heavy-duty and designed for reliable continuous operation, but wear parts also have to be replaced or malfunctions can occur. A regular check is important so that you are not caught cold in winter and production has to come to a standstill in the worst case. Maintenance therefore means full functionality of the hall heating system. And this means high availability and productivity in all affected processes. In addition, heating maintenance is the best prerequisite for consistently high heating comfort, economical operation, low emission values, as well as for maintaining the value and long life cycle of your system.

Reason 3: With a maintenance contract, you benefit from an extended warranty period

There is another point to consider in this context: the warranty period. If your new heating system has a manufacturer's warranty, this is usually also linked to regular maintenance. Many manufacturers offer you maintenance contracts in this context. The statutory warranty period of one year for components in contact with fire is then increased to two years, for example, and the two-year warranty for components not in contact with fire is extended to five years. If you forgo the service contract and neglect heating maintenance, you also forgo this important benefit.

So you'd better play it safe and take care of your maintenance appointment!

Reason 4: If you have your heating system serviced, you save money and protect the environment

The advantage of infrared heaters: They heat highly efficiently and save energy. Depending on the hall project, you can reduce energy consumption and the corresponding costs by up to 70 % compared to conventional heaters. CO2 emissions can also be significantly minimized in this way. However, this economic and ecological advantage can gradually fizzle out if heating maintenance is not commissioned at regular intervals and the system is checked or adjusted. An inaccuracy in the temperature display of just 1 °C can result in additional consumption of 5 to 7 %. In addition, impurities or a poorly adjusted burner can further reduce the efficiency of the heating system. Regular maintenance is the only way to ensure that energy is used efficiently and with low emissions. An annual service therefore not only saves trouble, but also cash. And: It ensures predictable maintenance costs at manageable fixed prices instead of incalculable costs in the event of a malfunction.
This makes it clear that anyone who skips heating maintenance is increasingly heating inefficiently. And energy efficiency is an important keyword that is firmly anchored in the climate protection goals of the EU and the German government. To achieve these goals, companies are required to reduce pollutant emissions in their heating and cooling supply. The basis for this is, among other things, energy-efficient buildings and equipment. Anyone tackling heating maintenance in the spring or summer should therefore take advantage of the opportunity to identify potential savings. After all, there is still time before the next heating period begins! Can the system structure or hall layout be designed more efficiently? Can heating equipment be optimized with new, digital components or even replaced with more efficient equipment? There are many possibilities.

So you should definitely schedule heating maintenance and inspection of your system if you want to reduce heating costs and increase efficiency. After all, the new CO2 tax has been in effect since January 01, 2021, making heating with fossil fuels more costly year after year. Build ahead here and keep your hall heating at an optimal efficiency level.

Reason 5: With heating maintenance you also increase employee satisfaction.

Heating maintenance increases the operational safety and reliability of your heating system. If you have your heating system checked by a specialist in the spring or summer, you will have enough time to rectify any faults. This ensures that your system will continue to work reliably in the next heating season - a real plus for your employees, too. After all, their satisfaction and productivity depend to a large extent on the right room climate. You can guarantee this with a 100% functional heating system.

Conclusion: There is nothing that speaks against regular heating maintenance!

No matter how you look at it: there are no reasons against heating maintenance. But instead, there are many good reasons for it. More efficiency. Lower heating costs. Increased service life. Extended warranty protection. Greater operational safety and reliability. Higher productivity. And, of course, satisfied employees. With this in mind, it's best to commission your heating maintenance directly afterwards and benefit from all these advantages!