When addressing the conditions specific to that type of facility, heating and ventilating a car wash tunnel can be challenging. Corrosive chemicals, high humidity and open tunnel doors all present obstacles to effectively heat the tunnels.

In warehouse and distribution center spaces where our standard S-Series HTHV (high-temperature heaving & ventilation) heaters are commonly installed, the units see 20-30+ year lifespans under routine maintenance and within the range of normal environmental conditions. However, not all applications are “standard” and need specific conditions to be considered in the system design. A prime example of a situation where a facility needs the heat throw and efficiency that our S-Series provides, but with an overly humid environment, is that of heating a carwash tunnel.

When deciding on a system to heat your facility, cost plays an important role. While some project bids might gravitate to the cheapest available option to meet the specs, it is pertinent to consider the other cost factors involved (energy savings and maintenance costs) as they will play a major role in the overall unit life cycle cost.

Dave Binz, Director of Engineering at Cambridge Air Solutions, presents a webinar to ASHRAE Journal on "The Path to Net Zero Energy."

Wondering how to make evaporative cooling work better for your business? Get tips from the experts at Cambridge Air Solutions™.

Heating and air quality play a significant factor in providing a happy and healthy work environment. To achieve maximum efficiency, be sure to provide some mid-year maintenance to your commercial or industrial HVAC unit. Jeff Hodge, a member of the Cambridge service team, has provided some simple tips to achieve this.