Fixed heating systems at such business premises are prone to breaking down at the most inconvenient times. Also, existing heat supply can be poor, because the system is old or simply does not have the capacity to generate enough heat when temperatures dramatically fall. Hiring heaters from a specialist heater hire company can be the ideal solution to these problems. What is more, heater rental from an established mobile heater leasing company is quick, affordable and hassle-free.

More about garages and workshops

In the winter months, garages and workshops will inevitably become cold and damp. No matter how tough a workforce is, large open doors, draughty buildings and concrete floors simply do not add up to a comfortable and productive workplace.

Also, winter is when road accidents and breakdowns increase, meaning garages and workshops are at their busiest. Mechanics and other car workers are under more pressure, and, with the economy as it is, management will be keen to maximise profits. Ensuring workers can perform to the best of their ability, by operating in a comfortably warm environment, and is in every garage and workshop manager’s interests therefore.

What the law says

The current law (The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992) states that workers predominantly sat down or doing little or no physical work should work in temperatures at a minimum of 16 degrees Celsius, whilst physical workers should endure no less than 13 degrees Celsius. If the temperature dramatically plummets, an employer should use extra heating to bring the temperature back up to the minimum. Employers should also consider measures to improve the working day for employees such as warm drinks, enough breaks, etc.

About heating car showrooms

At garages and workshops, the benefit of hiring heaters is simply to keep staff warm and productive, but at larger warehouse-style car hypermarkets, an adequate heat supply is more about maintaining a comfortable sales floor; one that is welcoming to customers. Like garages and workshops, showrooms are usually somewhat open to the elements and so are often cold, draughty and damp.

The fact that car buyers can now perform most of their research online means that every potential customer coming to a showroom could be a serious buyer. This makes it all the more important that showrooms are inviting, welcoming, ‘must-visit’ environments (whatever the weather) where customers can enjoy browsing and/or acting upon the information they have gathered online.

Portable heater hire is the solution

Hiring mobile heaters from rental specialists are designed to raise temperatures fast and ensure they stay that way, whenever garage, workshop and showroom managers need them; no matter how big the space requiring heat, or what the weather outside is doing.

At their depots across the country heater hiring specialists will have a large and comprehensive range of electric, gas and oil-fired heaters; meaning clients in the car industry can choose the safest and most effective heater for their specific location.

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