Aircare Air Conditioning Services Ltd is nearing completion of a major carbon-reduction upgrade at a local care home facility, aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Following an initial feasibility study and detailed design carried out by Aircare, the project advanced to full delivery – including the decommissioning of five gas-fired water heaters and installation of four new air-to-water heat pump systems to provide sustainable, low-carbon hot-water generation.
As part of the works, a new plantroom was constructed, complete with new electrical installations and replacement Building Management System (BMS) to optimise control and monitoring of the upgraded systems. A full rewire of an existing plantroom was also undertaken to modernise infrastructure and ensure ongoing reliability.
Additional improvements included the installation of new DHW pipework, modifications to cold-water systems, and removal of obsolete storage tanks. Across the care home, radiators were refirbished and fitted with new thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) to enhance occupant comfort and heating efficiency.
Due to the building’s age, asbestos removal was safely completed in partnership with specialist contractors, ensuring full compliance with health and environmental standards. Despite the scale of works, the care home remained operational throughout, thanks to Aircare’s careful planning, phased delivery, and close coordination with site management.
“This project reflects our complete capability — from feasibility and design through to installation, controls integration, and commissioning — supporting our clients in their transition toward low-carbon, high-efficiency systems.” said Jack Fenwick, Project Director at Aircare.
