Enhancing Year-Round Comfort at Catch the Wave Swim School
Catch the Wave Swim School in South Beloit, Illinois, is a facility dedicated to providing swimming instruction to children of all ages. Founded by Troy and Deborah Stoffregen, the school is designed to create a welcoming and family-friendly environment year-round. As part of their ongoing commitment to improving guest comfort and energy efficiency, the owners worked with Gunn & Pegelow to implement climate control solutions in both indoor and outdoor areas of the facility.
Climate Control Challenges in a High-Traffic Facility
The swim school features an indoor pool area and convenient outdoor patio seating for parents. Previously, we worked with Catch the Wave to outfit the outdoor space with Bromic heating solutions. With our help, parents could now watch their children swim from a comfortable outdoor environment. However, that created a new challenge. As parents and students entered and exited the building, it was difficult to maintain consistent indoor climate control.
With a warm indoor pool environment and multiple entry points, Catch the Wave faced seasonal comfort issues. During winter months, customers commented on the discomfort caused by cold drafts entering the building whenever doors were opened. The influx of cold air disrupted the warm pool atmosphere and increased the burden on the HVAC system. In the summer, the warm, humid air also disturbed the indoor environment.
Gunn & Pegelow’s Solution
Gunn & Pegelow worked with Catch the Wave to determine what would be the best solution for their needs. We discovered that options like door strips were not ideal, as they wouldn’t provide the results needed. After examining their existing infrastructure, we determined that electrically heated Mars Model LPV2 Air Curtains were the best option.
The LPV2 Air Curtains from Mars are activated by a switch when the doors open, providing a heated stream of air across each opening. This creates a protective barrier that keeps cold air out in the winter and humid air and insects out in the summer. The electrically heated units were chosen for their ability to deliver consistent, high-performance airflow across the full width of the doors. Not to mention, the custom-sized electric models worked with their existing infrastructure, providing a cost-effective and low-maintenance solution.
The results were immediate: guests no longer experienced winter drafts and the overall comfort of the pool space significantly improved. In the summer, the Mars Air Curtains work in tandem with a Desert Aire dehumidification unit to reduce humidity levels and energy usage. By limiting the entry of hot, moist air, the air curtains lessen the workload on the dehumidification system, delivering ongoing operational savings.
Contact Gunn & Pegelow for Expert HVAC Solutions
Gunn & Pegelow is a trusted representative of comprehensive HVAC solutions, specializing in recommending high-quality systems tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our expertise spans a wide range of applications, from educational facilities to commercial and residential projects. We pride ourselves on our detailed approach, ensuring every project is executed with precision and care.
From commercial to manufacturing spaces and beyond, we’ve transformed a number of environments to enhance their comfort and functionality. Our work with Catch the Wave Swim School shows our commitment to making a difference for our customers.
If you’re looking for HVAC solutions, trust Gunn & Pegelow to deliver a quality product. Contact us today to learn more.