Air source heat pumps are a new type of low-carbon heating system that transfers heat from the outside air (ambient air) into water which is then used through a HVAC plant to heat your building They are becoming more and more popular in homes / commercial premises / retails premises and some industrial applications due to their energy efficiency and economic benefits.

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commercial-heating-and-coolingMaking sure your commercial HVAC maintenance is kept to a high standard is important. Not only does it ensure your system is running efficiently, it also helps keep energy costs down, saving you money in the long run. Here are 5 HVAC maintenance tips for your commercial building: 

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While the cost of living is still affecting households across the UK and energy fees are rising, businesses are seeing a huge reduction in the amount of electrical goods they are selling and installing. To combat this, the government has provided a variety of energy efficiency grants worth £6 billion.

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A wall of commercial air conditioners on an office blockIf you are a commercial property owner, it is important to be aware of air conditioning building regulations.

Although some domestic air conditioning building regulations do exist, you are far more likely to have to adhere to regulatory standards as a commercial property owner.

Knowing the literature, and exactly what the regulations stipulate, will help you to avoid trouble or heavy fines from applicable bodies. Moreover, it is good practice as a commercial property manager to follow legal regulations. 

Today, we at Chillaire are taking our readership on a whistle stop tour of air conditioning building regulations in the commercial market. We are going to outline what, exactly, the regulations are in 2023, so you are better prepared to follow them and be compliant.

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How To Identify a Good Air Conditioning Engineer

There are an abundance of air conditioning engineers on the market today. With so much choice as a customer, it can be hard to know where your money is best spent. Here at Chillaire, we have been in the industry for years and, we believe, have seen it all. That being said, we believe we know how to identify a good air conditioning engineer. (more…)

Engineer fixing an air conditioner

How Do Air Conditioners Work?

Air conditioners are now widely manufactured, distributed and used, but how do air conditioners work? How air conditioning works is often insufficiently explained. For people trying to diagnose problems with their air conditioning system or explain faults to an engineer, it can be challenging.

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Sanyo Heat Pump & VRF & Chiller Spares

We are still able to continue to source spare parts for existing Sanyo heat pump air conditioning systems and chillers or offer replacement systems. This can be done by matching existing Sanyo split Air Conditioning Systems, Heat Pump Systems, VRF Systems or Chiller Units with new Panasonic alternatives from their wide range of products.

Panasonic merged the Sanyo brand during 2012 into the Panasonic brand, with the product ranges of both brands combing under the Panasonic logo. The Sanyo name ceased to be an active brand, at least in heat pump / air conditioning / VRF & chillers.

This meant that in the UK, virtually all of the Sanyo RAC products and Sanyo residential air to water range were replaced by Panasonic equivalent ranges.

Panasonic commenced the replacement of the Sanyo commercial products, launching with the ECOi electric VRF systems, which replaced the previous Urban Multi UM4 range in its entirety and running alongside Panasonics own FS-Multi simplified VRF range. A new Panasonic range branded Elite PACi and GHP was brought in, with Elite PACi being run in parallel with Panasonics own FS range.
Over a period of 2 years (by 2014) the existing Panasonic FS and FS-Multi ranges had been discontinued in the UK and the entire Panasonic commercial air conditioning and heating ranges are now based upon what was Sanyo’s PACi, ECOi and ECOG products.

Panasonic logo
Sanyo logo

Supporting old Sanyo versions of products with new Panasonic is relatively easy because the electronics are virtually identical.

Older Sanyo product spares can still be sourced with technical support and connecting additional controls or indoor units, even replacing indoor or outdoor units is possible.
Chillaire Limited have done this on many occasions for many customers. We have attended customer sites to assist with modifications or repair of old Sanyo systems without issue. We can attend site and investigate any existing Sanyo system and provide equivalent Panasonic solutions.
We also have access to Sanyo technical support through Panasonic UK. We are able recognise Sanyo model references and match them with the latest Panasonic replacement parts or replacement Panasonic system, so as far as Chillaire Limited are concerned it is business as normal. Chillaire Limited, as a Panasonic distributor, feel it is important we are able to offer the Sanyo parts replacement service with its long association with the brand.

We continue to offer a wide range of spare parts for all the heat pumps and air conditioners supplied by Sanyo into the UK market. These include the Scroll Compressor, Inverter Compressor, Swing Compressor, Sanyo PCB’s (Printed Circuit Boards), Air Filters, Fan Motors, Thermistors, Drain Pumps, Remote Controls, Expansion Valve, Condenser Coil, Solenoid Valve, Crankcase Heater, Electronic Thermostat, Float Switch, Magnetic Contactor, Capacitor, High Pressure Switch and Sensors.

We also offer a free site survey and quotation for any existing Sanyo heat pump air conditioning / VRF or chiller system replacement required. If you need a replacement now or are planning to replace your Sanyo product / system in the future, call us today for a free consultation discussion or to arrange a free survey and quotation.

Chillaire van outside Mazda dealership

Mitsubishi Ceiling Air Conditioner System


Installation Case Study

A Mitsubishi Heavy Industry heat pump ceiling air conditioner system was the ideal solution for our recent installation at the Coventry-based car dealership showroom.

The Green 4 Motor Company dealership provides new and used cars sales and servicing. They are recognised for their in-depth product knowledge and willingness to help whenever they can.

That’s why we have enjoyed working with them so much for the last 10 years, looking after their existing air conditioning.

Like us, they’re committed to quality and service, so when it was time to replace their air conditioning, we didn’t hesitate to recommend a Mitsubishi Heavy Industry solution.

Take a Look at the Mitsubishi Ceiling Air Conditioner System we Installed at Mazda, Coventry

Chillaire van outside Mazda dealership
Ceiling air conditioning in car showroom
Ceiling air conditioning units in a car showroom

A Comfortable Showroom Environment is Essential

Temperature control can be challenging in showrooms that have high ceilings, a lot of large windows and often a mezzanine floor as well. However, maintaining a comfortable ambient temperature throughout the showroom, offices and staff areas is essential for productivity and sales.

It’s difficult to concentrate if the temperature is too high or too low. When customers visit a showroom, a fresh and comfortable environment will make them want to stay and improve the chances of a sale.

Carefully designed ceiling air conditioner units with well-calibrated controllers will help to manage the challenges of convection in larger open spaces and they won’t spoil the design of the showroom either.

Mitsubishi Ceiling AC Unit

Temperature control can be challenging in showrooms that have high ceilings, a lot of large windows and often a mezzanine floor as well. However, maintaining a comfortable ambient temperature throughout the showroom, offices and staff areas is essential for productivity and sales.

It’s difficult to concentrate if the temperature is too high or too low. When customers visit a showroom, a fresh and comfortable environment will make them want to stay and improve the chances of a sale.

Carefully designed ceiling air conditioner units with well-calibrated controllers will help to manage the challenges of convection in larger open spaces and they won’t spoil the design of the showroom either.

Ceiling Air Conditioning from Mitsubishi

The Mitsubishi Electric ceiling air conditioning cassette system (PLA-SM) we installed features inverter technology and uses R32 refrigerant, making it a good all-round choice in terms of impact on the environment, energy efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness.

They are an excellent air conditioning solution for larger business premises such as showrooms and, since they can be installed with a pipe run of up to 40 metres to the outdoor units, they are flexible too.

Car showroom ceiling air conditioning

Air Conditioning Inverter Technology

Inverters provide good performance for both heating and cooling. They control the voltage, current and frequency of elements such as the compressor motor in the air conditioning unit.

Information from sensors monitoring the environment will adjust the revolution speed of the compressor to regulate output, reducing electricity consumption and maintaining comfortable ambient conditions.

By controlling operation frequency, the start-up output is more powerful, creating a comfortable temperature quickly. Once right temperature is reached, it will be monitored and the most efficient waveform calculated to keep the space in the comfort zone without large temperature changes.

Mitsubishi heat pump

A Local Business

Chillaire is a local business with our head offices in Nuneaton. We have working in the Coventry area for almost 30 years, including areas around Leamington Spa, Rugby and Hinckley.

As well as installing air conditioning and heat pumps, we also design and install commercial chillers and industrial heating and ventilation systems.
Please get in touch if you would like to find out more.


Local West Midlands Office: Patani House, 16 Lythalls Lane, Coventry CV6 6FG Coventry office telephone number: 024 7624 9440

Warwickshire Office: Unit 1 Veasey Close, Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RT
Nuneaton office telephone number: 024 7632 0300

Leicestershire Office: 3rdFloor, St George’s House, 6 St George’s Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QZ
Leicester office telephone number: 0116 202 5094

Daikin Heat Pump Air Conditioning for Gym in Cannock

At Chillaire we often recommend Daikin heat pump air conditioning units. Daikin is a leading manufacturer of high quality, reliable heat pumps and air conditioning products.

Using the latest technology, they offer excellent environmental temperature control and efficiency. Through research and development, Daikin air conditioning systems have been developed for a wide range of applications.

A Daikin heat pump air conditioning solution for the Nuffield Health gym in Cannock

That’s why we designed and installed a Daikin air conditioning solution for the Nuffield Health gym at Cannock in Staffordshire; one of the many Nuffield Health Centres we work with across the UK.

The Daikin VAM 2000 heat recovery ventilation unit provides an energy-efficient fresh air system using a heat recovery and exchanger chamber which can recover around 75% of the room heat.

The ceiling cassette 4-way fan coil unit and 360° round flow cassette fan coil unit met the demanding criteria to deliver a comfortable environment for the new spin exercise room.

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Daikin indoor heat pump air conditioning unit FCAG71A

Indoor model reference FCAG71A

Daikin outdoor heat pump air conditioning units RZASG71MV1

Outdoor model reference RZASG71MV1

Why air conditioning is important in gyms

When developing or refurbishing your gym, air conditioning and temperature control need to be an important part of your plans.

Cooler temperatures help your clients optimise their training with less fatigue. Intensive workouts in spinning classes, for example, can lead to dehydration and heat exhaustion if the environment becomes too hot.

If the temperature is too high during an exercise session efficiency decreases as your body attempts to cool itself. By maintaining a consistent, comfortable temperature that can be properly controlled in relevant zones, you can enhance the exercise environment and help your members to improve their results.

Air conditioning can also help to regulate humidity by condensing hot, moist air and removing it from the building.

You even have the option of running your air conditioning in ‘dry mode’ to reduce humidity, without overcooling the environment.

Many air conditioning systems include air filtration that can remove dust particles, pollen, and bacteria to create a fresher, healthier environment.

Choosing the right air conditioning solution

The key is to choose a solution that is the right size for the space and the workload it must deliver.

A cost-effective way to add air conditioning is to install an energy-efficient heat pump, especially in older, unrenovated buildings. This will transfer thermal energy from warm areas to cool ones in the winter and can be reversed in summer.

Systems that provide both air conditioning and heating and can be more efficient than older electric heaters or boilers, so you can save money as well as improving the environment for your members.

More information

We will be happy to give you more details about the heat pump inverter driven cassette split-type systems with the latest R32 refrigerant we installed at the Nuffield Health gym in Cannock.

In addition to specialist air conditioning solutions for gyms, we also have solutions for data centres or computer rooms.

To discuss your requirements, please contact us on our local umber: 01455 265143 or email us at sales@chillaire.co.uk

We cover the whole of the Leicestershire area including Leicester, Hinckley, Ibstock, Earl Shilton, Broughton Astley, Oadby, Blaby, Narborough, Loughborough, Shepshed, Coalville, Lutterworth, Magna Park, Market Harborough, Syston, Melton Mowbray and the rest of Leicestershire.

Local Warwickshire Office:

Unit 1 Veasey Close, Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RT

Nuneaton Office: Telephone Number: 024 7632 0300 / Email: sales@chillaire.co.uk

Leicestershire Area Office: 3rdFloor, St George’s House, 6 St George’s Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QZ

Leicester Office Telephone Number: 0116 202 5094 / Email sales@chillaire.co.uk

We also cover the adjacent counties of Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.

You can call us on our Freephone number: 0800 092 9898

Green Buildings

Environmentally Friendly and Shown to Improve Business Performance

Green buildings are not only environmentally friendly; there’s growing evidence that they can also improve overall business performance.
We all understand that modern heating, ventilation and cooling systems are efficient and can save us money. However, green buildings can reduce absenteeism and improve morale.

Some forward-looking employers are also using their high-quality working environment as another way to attract and retain the best talent.
Understanding the benefits of green buildings

Understanding the benefits of green buildings

Around half of owners don’t know the financial impact of their green buildings.

  • These can include:
  • Quicker lease periods.
  • Premium rents.
  • Higher building values.

While good feedback and a lack of complaints can indicate the positive impact of green buildings, more structured information will help to make the case.

Almost two-thirds (62%) of owners are now looking to employee satisfaction and engagement surveys to improve their understanding of the benefits of green, sustainable healthy workplaces.

Expert view on green buildings

Industry experts have highlighted that enhanced air quality and comfortable temperatures are at the top list when it comes to a healthy workplace.

For many years research has been available that shows how specific building strategies that include improved natural daylight and air quality can enhance learning and attentiveness in education, recovery rates in healthcare buildings and productivity in general office settings.

A graphic showing seven health building priorities

The top benefits expected by public health professionals are improved emotional and social wellbeing. Their aim is to make building owners, architects, construction companies and facilities managers more aware of the importance of health buildings. While all of these groups already consider the health and wellbeing of building occupants, it isn’t their top priority and is often outweighed by design and construction costs.

For a glance into the future of green buildings, see what Nick Lee of the Commercial Estate Group (CEG) has to say.

If you are interested in enhancing the health of your building with better air quality and temperature control, we’d be happy to give you some advice. Please get in touch.


For other areas please see our local addresses below:

North UK & Leicestershire Office: 3rd Floor, St George’s House, 6 St George’s Way, Leicester LE1 1QZ Tel: 0116 202 5094 or email sales@chillaire.co.uk

North Warwickshire Office: Unit 1 Veasey Close, Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 6RT Tel: 024 7632 0300 or email: sales@chillaire.co.uk

Northamptonshire Office: Moulton Park Business Centre, Redhouse Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 6AQ Tel: 01604 269540 or email: sales@chillaire.co.uk

Redditch / Alcester Office & West UK Office: Minerva Mill Innovation Centre, Station Road, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5EH Tel: 01789 273289 or email sales@chillaire.co.uk

Kettering & East UK Office: 10A Silver Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 0BN Tel: 01536 384046 or email sales@chillaire.co.uk

You can call us on our Freephone number: 0800 092 9898

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