Stay comfortable inside while saving energy! Learn about the costs and all things air conditioning to find out what is the best system for you.
Confused about how to choose a commercial air conditioning system? Still doubting if it’s really worth investing in an ac for commercial use? Good that you're here then - let's have a look why your commercial space needs an air conditioning system!
Comfort: Air conditioning can help to keep the temperature inside the commercial space comfortable for both customers and employees. This is especially important during the hot summer months, very cold winters or in humid climates.
Health and safety: Working in a hot and humid environment can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for some people, such as those with respiratory or heart conditions. By keeping the air inside the office cool and dry, commercial air conditioning can help reduce these risks.
Pest control: commercial ac units can help keep pests like flies and mosquitoes out of the space, which can help to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
Equipment protection: Some office equipment, such as computers and servers, are temperature sensitive and may fail if they become too hot. Air conditioning can assist in keeping the temperature inside the office at a safe level for these types of equipment.
Food safety: Temperature control is essential for food safety. Air conditioning can assist in keeping food at safe storage temperatures, thereby preventing food-borne illness.
Customer and employer satisfaction: During hot or cold weather, who doesn't love to be in a space with the right temperature, feeling more comfortable?
We'll give you some tips about which factors really matter when choosing an commercial AC:
Size of the space: It's important to select a system that is appropriately sized for the area it will be used in. While an commercial air conditioning system that is too big will waste energy and might not keep the space to the desired temperature, a unit that is too small will struggle too! General rule the larger the space, the more cooling or heating capacity is required, but factors such as the climate in which the space is located and the the direction in which the space faces, can impact the amount of sunlight and heat that enters the space.
Type of space: When selecting a commercial air conditioning system, it's crucial to keep the space's particular needs in mind as different sorts of places require different levels of cooling or heating. For instance, a restaurant will require a different type of cooling or heating than an office building because things like the insulation of the area affect the final temperature of the space. That is why zoning systems, a smart feature of the latest commercial ac units can help to improve energy efficiency by allowing you to control the temperature in different parts of the space separately.
Energy efficiency: Since commercial ac units consume a significant amount of energy, it is critical to select an energy-efficient system to help reduce operating costs. In Australia we use AEER (Annual Energy Efficiency Ratio) for cooling and ACOP (Annual Coefficient of Performance) for heating. A higher rating indicates a more efficient system. Additionally, inverter air conditioners use a variable speed compressor that adjusts the amount of cooling based on the needs of the area and this can help to save energy by avoiding frequently starting and stopping of the compressor that occurs with most traditional air conditioners.
Maintenance and service: Commercial ac units will require routine maintenance and may require repairs on occasion. In addition to our regular checks, if you call us to check your commercial ac we will also check if it has been properly installed and all previous maintenance and services to make sure your commercial air conditioning system is operating at peak efficiency.
Central air conditioning systems, ductless mini-split systems, and rooftop units are all common types of commercial air conditioning systems these days. A qualified Evidiair technician can assist you in determining the best type of system for your specific requirements – contact us for a free quote!