How to Choose an Air Conditioner for Your Business
Wondering how to choose an air conditioner for your business? Our complete, simple guide at Southern Counties can help. At Southern Counties, we specialise in domestic and commercial air conditioning, providing quality heating and cooling solutions for customers across the UK.
With over 12 years of experience in the industry, we have installed hundreds of commercial air conditioning systems. So, let’s jump in and find out how you can choose the right air conditioner for your business.
- What System Type Will Your Business Need?
There are many different types of air conditioners, so you must begin by narrowing down which climate control system will be right for your business.
For example, if your business only has a short-term need for air conditioning and climate control, a portable unit may be the best option for you. Whilst these aren’t the most economical and efficient, they are a decent short-term solution.
However, if you want your business to reap the benefits of air conditioning long-term, you’ll want to consider a central air conditioning system. We have discussed the benefits of commercial air conditioning in a previous article; there are numerous advantages.
2. Where Will Your Air Conditioning System Be Placed?
Choosing a location for your air conditioning system will help you to work out which unit type is the best air conditioning system for your business. Different units are different sizes, and therefore suit different spaces.
The three most popular types of air conditioners are
- Wall-mounted units
– Wall-mounted units are most popular for use in bedrooms, lofts and offices.
- Ceiling cassette units
– These are more frequently used and popular in commercial spaces such as offices, restaurants and shops.
- Floor-mounted units
– These are a less popular choice but work well in conservatories with a dwarf wall.
3. How Powerful Do You Need Your Conditioning to Be?
The power of your air conditioner is integral when choosing the right one for your business. Measured in BTU (British thermal units), the power of your air conditioner will determine how much it costs to run as well as how efficient it will be at heating and cooling.
Here is our simple table to help you figure out how much power you need for your commercial air conditioning system.
| Room | Size of room | BTU |
| Small | 150ft² | 6,000 |
| Medium | 250ft² | 10,000 |
| Large | 300ft² | 12,000 |
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Use this simple formula to help calculate an estimated BTU required:
Room ft height x width x depth x 5 = BTU
- Does Your Business Require Any Additional Features?
More and more modern air conditioner systems include smart, innovative features that make our lives a little easier. So, before you invest in a brand new system for your business, consider if you could benefit from any of the following additional features:
- Timer
- Remote control
- Motion detector
- Quiet mode
- Night mode
Whether you want just a simple cooling unit or one with all the bells and whistles, it is important to identify your business’s heating and cooling needs before you invest.
Still Unsure? Contact the Southern Counties Team Today!
The Southern Counties team are ready to help you find the right air conditioner for your business and is awaiting your call.
Build your free, no-obligation quote today or get in touch with the team for any further assistance.