A great summer for HVAC

摘要

With the Met Office revealing we've experienced the driest start to summer since modern records began and daily temperatures across the country between 01 June and 19 July averaging just below 21℃, it could be the hottest UK summer on record if temperatures continue to hold, or rise. A 2008 Mintel report found just 0.5% of domestic property in the UK had any kind of air conditioning which means the UK homeowner is ill-prepared for a short heatwave or a long, hot summer. Whether 2018 is record breaking or not, it could be a sign of things to come so specifiers would do well to consider including air conditioning in domestic or commercial new build or refurb projects as we potentially move away from a temperate maritime climate. On the commercial side, casual dining is apparently 'uncool' - contributing to the difficulties for Prezzo, Jamie's Italian, CAU and others - so upscale establishments need to rise to the challenge, providing optimum ambient temperatures to help create the right ambience for diners. And high street stores with air conditioning will find footfall increasing when temperatures outside are high.