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Hawkes are pleased to offer a 2025 Summer discount of 5% across our Panasonic BZ wall range of products.

• Live in a park home or in a sun lit room?
• Experiencing cold spells?
• Hot steamy days?
• Stale air conditions?
• Damp conditions?

The Panasonic range of units can offer solutions to all of the above, improved air quality and full climate control, breath easy with Hawkes and Panasonic

Starting @ 2.5kw up to 6kw for heating and cooling.

All year use these units are a cost effective way to heat and cool your space at the fraction of the cost of a normal fan/convection heater.

User Friendly infrared remote control

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• Compact and powerful
• Sleek contemporary design

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Solar powered Air Conditioning

If you’re looking to keep cool this summer, you may be looking for a new air conditioning unit. Whether you’re looking for a standalone AC unit or a central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, choosing one of the best solar-powered AC units can help you reduce your carbon footprint and save money on utility bills

In this article, we’ll go over the basics of
solar energy AC units, including installation tips, the benefits of solar HVAC, information on the best solar-powered air conditioners on the market and frequently asked questions.

Solar Energy Definition

Let’s begin with a general overview of solar power. The sun provides us with natural light during the day. In doing so, it sends individual particles of sunlight, known as photons, to the Earth. Each photon contains energy, and that energy fuels the Earth in various ways.

It might surprise you to learn that, during any given hour, the Earth receives enough solar energy that it could theoretically fulfill the entire planet’s energy needs for one full year. But where does all this solar power actually come from? Well, keep in mind that the sun is a star, and like any other star, it’s basically one big nuclear reactor.

There are nuclear fusion reactions happening in the sun’s core all the time, producing huge amounts of energy that radiate out into space in the form of light and heat. Large quantities of this solar radiation ultimately reach Earth’s surface. Solar power can be collected via a technology called photovoltaics, then it will change sunlight directly into electricity that can be used to supply power to a home or a business. Generally, solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power.

Solar energy currently represents a relatively small fragment of the global energy economy, yet it’s gaining in popularity, largely thanks to the falling prices of solar panel installation, combined with a growing desire among homeowners to reduce their utility bills and their carbon footprints.

Why Switch to a Solar AC Unit or Solar HVAC Unit?

Air conditioners and HVAC systems remove heat from the air inside your home through cooling and recirculation, allowing hot air and moisture to be released outside. Solar AC units work similarly — without driving up your electricity bills in the summer.

The proportion of renewable electric power generation (46%) exceeded generation from fossil fuels (38%) for the first time in 2020. In addition, renewable and nuclear energy cumulatively accounted for almost two-thirds of UK electricity generation that year. Electricity generation from natural gas represented 36%

A residential cooling system can be used to lower the temperature of one or a few rooms in one’s house, or the whole house. Central air conditioning is used to cool the whole house, while a standalone AC unit is typically used for smaller spaces.

The good news is that you can cut both home energy costs and your carbon footprint by choosing a solar power system.

A solar AC unit is a good option for homeowners who don’t need a full
solar panel installation, such as people with small roofs, who live in condos or who want solar-powered Annexe cooling. However, it may be more cost-effective for homeowners to install a whole-home solar AC system to get the best energy savings and a more substantial return on investment.

Types of Solar-Powered AC Units

If you’re ready to make the switch to clean energy, you’re probably wondering how to narrow down the best solar-powered AC unit for your home. Before you look at specific products, it helps to understand the different types of solar technology on the market.

The two main types of solar-powered air conditioners are  solar air conditioners, alternating current (AC) solar air conditioners, and hybrid solar air conditioners.

Direct and alternating current refers to the way energy flows: DC only flows in one direction, while AC changes direction often. These currents are often used in different applications. Home energy grids use alternating current, while batteries use direct current.

Here’s how these types of currents work in solar-powered AC units:

• AC solar air conditioners: Alternating current solar air conditioners are designed to work with your home’s existing power grid. This means that the DC current collected from the solar panels is converted into AC power for use with the solar air conditioner, which can be used on the electrical grid.
• Hybrid solar air conditioners: Hybrid solar air conditioners use a combination of electricity from the grid and solar power to reduce the overall cooling costs of your space or whole home. More specifically, an AC/DC hybrid system uses grid electricity to run the unit’s fans, but solar energy to run the compressor.

Interested in getting a full solar powered a-c system installed for your home/office? Fill out the free, no-obligation form below to get a quote from a trusted A-C installer Hawkes Refrigeration Engineers

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As we start the new year , and the cold weather is with us. So, like many others you’ve likely turned off your air conditioning system with the thoughts of not needing it until at least next Spring, well we’re here to tell you why running your air conditioner during the winter months is important!

There are three main reasons as to why you should run your A/C system during the winter months; because it keeps it in good condition ready for the coming years use, it energy efficient and because it easily provides a comfortable environment, whether this be at work or home.

Here in the UK, a lot of us spend most of our working lives indoors, whether this be offices, shops, warehouses, etc., it’s therefore important that we are provided good air quality during our working hours. Air pollution can happen just as much indoors as it can outdoors – think of chemicals, germs, dust… yes, all these can lead to indoor air pollution, which you are likely breathing in. Pollutants thrive during the colder months as the air quality is generally poorer than it is during the summer months. This is due to much higher levels of humidity, and keeping this air locked inside will surely see it turn stagnant.

Though we can’t really avoid pollutants, we can control them with an efficient air conditioning system. When installed and maintained by professionals, these systems can provide clean air for employees in the workplace, meaning a healthier workforce and less sick days!

Filtration systems in heat pump units don’t just provide benefits in summer, they do all throughout winter too, as they work to clear the air of pollutants and improve the health of those breathing it in.

Its worth noting that an air conditioner heat pump is up to 5 times or higher more efficient in producing heat than that of a conventional gas fired boiler.

This means for every kW of electric put into a heat-pump system can produce 5kW or more of heat in return, compared to the most efficient gas boiler that will only return around 95% of the heat back, that’s a huge saving in energy usage.

Our engineers are fully trained for the service and maintenance of most known manufacturers including Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Panasonic, Haier, LG, Daikin, Carrier, CIAT, Electrolux, Midea Group and many more.

We also carry out installation of the following high quality manufacturers of Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Fujitsu and Toshiba products.

Smart control functions are also available with full control from anywhere in the world

If you’d like to discuss your air conditioning requirement, or are in need of some free advice, perhaps a  service call, planned maintenance schedule or even an installation of energy an efficient system then get in touch with us today. Our professional engineers are highly experienced in this field, we will be happy to assist you. Contact us

Maximising Efficiency in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

We’re pretty sure you already know how hard your commercial refrigeration equipment works all year round, however, did you know this has to work particularly hard during the warmer summer months? These brilliant pieces of kit are subject to constant use with doors repeatedly being opened and closed, allowing cool air out and warm in, meaning they then have to work hard again to regulate back to the set temperature. Of course, all this regulating uses energy, and in turn, costs you money.

It’s important you ensure you’re running your equipment as efficiently as possible to not only keep it in good working condition, but also to keep those ever-rising energy bills in check!

Though you must get your equipment serviced regularly and maintained by professionals (like us!), there are a number of things you can do yourself to ensure efficiency…

Clean regularly! Regular cleaning can have huge impacts on efficiency, not only that, but it also ensures you’re meeting commercial health and safety standards. Cleaning the inside and outside of the unit doesn’t quite cut it, you need to make sure those vents and other components are cleaned too, as build ups of dust or grime can seriously impact your efficiency levels.

Position wisely! Don’t put your commercial refrigeration equipment in a hot area as this will cause it to work even harder to sustain a cool temperature and therefore use lots more energy. Always make sure refrigeration units are placed somewhere cool out of direct sunlight.

Read manufacturer guidelines! So many people don’t do this which leads them to setting their equipment to temperatures that are either too high or too low. Manufacturer guidelines will tell you the correct temperature to set your unit to for maximum efficiency, so make sure you spend some time familiarising yourself with these.

Let food cool! Putting food that is still hot/warm in the fridge causes the unit to work harder in order to cool it. Not only this, but it can also affect the temperature of other food items in the fridge, which could lead to them not being as fresh as you want!

Taking the steps above will help your equipment remain and run at maximum efficiency. However, it’s vital that you book in regular service and maintenance from experts in the field, who can identify any faults or potential faults before they become major issues, causing you not only high repair bills but also downtime and wasted food items.

If you want to discuss your refrigeration equipment, commercial or industrial, or want to book in for some service and maintenance, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.

Christmas 2022 is upon us, and we have pleasure in providing you with advance notice of this year’s
trading and service schedule
over the Christmas and New Year period.

Our office will be open as usual on Friday 23rd December, then our dedicated engineers will be on
standby throughout the Christmas break until we reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Please find
details of the engineers on call and our emergency contact number at the bottom of the page.

As always, a huge thank you goes to all our customers. Your continued support throughout the year
is appreciated and we’re excited to see what 2023 brings.

Finally, all of us at Hawkes Refrigeration would like to wish you and your families a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New year.

[box] Opening times over the festive period 2022 Engineers on Emergency Call

Fri 23rd December 2022 Open as usual / Dean Brooks Sat 24th December 2022
Dean Brooks

Our office is closed on the following dates

• Sun 25th December 2022 Dean Hawkes.
• Mon 26th December 2022 Mark Parkin.
• Tue 27th December 2022 Mark Parkin.
• Wed 28th December 2022 Dean Hawkes.
• Thur 29th December 2022 Thomas Fallan.
• Fri 30th December 2022 Thomas Fallan.
• Sat 31st January 2022 Dean Brooks.
• Sun 1st January 2023 Phil Jacobs.
• Mon 2nd January 2023 Phil Jacobs.

• Tue 3rd January 2023 Back to normal

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Yours Sincerely

The Hawkes Team

If you have any problems with your refrigeration/air conditioning equipment and are a contracted customer, please do not hesitate
to contact the
engineer on call using the number below:

 01268 556663 Press option 1

2022 has been a great year for us at Hawkes.

Updates for December 2022

New improved phone system with informative information on our products and services.

Innovative new ideas to help reduce your energy use and save you money with your existing or new air conditioning and ventilation equipment.

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Leading state of the art Technology for controls to keep systems running efficiently options to include monitoring functions so you know how well your equipment is performing.

Forward thinking on new ways to control your a-c equipment with Wi-Fi and Lan based devices giving you greater control of your systems.

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New 7 year warranties for our Toshiba and Panasonic installed products, giving you peace of mind for a trouble free installation.

We Improve The Quality Of Your Air, So You Can Improve The Quality Of Your Life have a look at the NANOE-X air filtration video here

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