Jamie Tuinstra

Greenhouse growers should schedule time to inspect every unit at least once a year.

Greenhouse staff should be trained to repair heating systems, perform routine cleaning, and identify when a unit is nearing its end.

Choosing the right heater for your greenhouse can help to ensure stable plant health and growth without increasing energy costs.

While greenhouses provide an environment for plants to thrive, their inherent moisture content can have negative effects on the HVAC equipment serving the space.

If too much heat is wasted during the heating process, it could cost companies more money while developing a conditioned growing space for plants when temperatures drop.

Growers need to keep their heating solutions top-of-mind during the summer months.

Even the best heating unit needs regular maintenance to maintain optimal performance. Creating and sticking to a maintenance schedule will ensure your crops are in the perfect environment.

If heaters fail to work properly, it can result in the loss of plant production and be detrimental to a grower’s bottom line.

Commercial greenhouses are great for plants, but the eternally moist, humid environments can certainly do a number on any unit heaters serving the space.

When unit heaters are being installed in a greenhouse, one of the most common problems that operators encounter is not factoring in accessibility for maintenance.

Unit heaters used in greenhouse applications require some TLC to keep functioning at full capacity. Proper maintenance will keep them running efficiently for years to come. 

Here are four things to consider when troubleshooting issues or trying to get the layout of the heating system right the first time.