All About Air Conditioners for Restaurants
Keeping customers comfortable is the primary concern for all restaurateurs, and climate control is a huge part of that. When recommending air conditioners for restaurants, it is essential to consider the room shape and seating arrangements before deciding on the location of the air conditioning unit/s.
The Air Conditioning Company knows that a pleasurable dining experience keeps customers coming back, so we use our expertise to make sure your customers are kept perfectly cool. Clients will be sitting at their tables for significant periods of time, so the last thing you want is customers complaining about a cold draft!
We provide a free site survey, regardless of the job's size. All surveys are carried out by our highly experienced air conditioning surveyors, who can tackle even the toughest restaurant installations.
Ideal Systems for Restaurants
Wall Mounted Air Conditioners
- Most cost-effective option for restaurants
- Easy retrofit without redecoration
- Central placement ensures maximum comfort
Wall-mounted air conditioners are commonplace in restaurants around the world. They are typically the most cost-effective option and easy to retrofit without the need for redecoration. Wall-mounted units are long, thin, and placed high on the wall.
Whilst wall-mounted units are usually the cheapest option, they should still be placed correctly for maximum comfort and effect. They should be placed as centrally as possible on a wall to ensure that the airflow can cover the whole room.
For larger restaurants, it's advantageous to place multiple lower-powered units around the room rather than having fewer, more powerful units. This ensures an even airflow and eliminates the chance of hot/cold spots in the seating area.
Single-split air conditioners have one internal cooling unit and one external condenser box. These are the most basic and common systems installed. They are ideal for cooling one small restaurant or cafe and are usually the most cost-effective option.
They are also used in situations where multiple air conditioners need to be controlled individually (e.g., heating an office in winter while still requiring cooling in a server room).
The more single-splits you install, the more external condensers you require. If external space is at a premium, please see the other options in this menu.
These systems are ideal for larger open-plan shops. While they can have two, three, or four internal cooling units, they only have one external condenser box. This means that less space is taken up on the building exterior.
They are typically used for cooling one large area and operate from the same control panel. Therefore, it is not possible to control the internal units individually. These units are unsuitable for cooling multiple rooms with different temperatures.
When selecting these units for an open-plan area, it’s important to consider whether you are likely to partition the room in the future. If partitioning is likely or you are looking for individual cooling control, then you should consider a Single-Split System.
Many commercial buildings in the UK, especially in London, do not have planning permission to place condenser boxes on their exterior walls or roofs. In these cases, Water-Cooled Air Conditioners are the ideal solution as the entire system is located within the property.
Rather than releasing heat to the outside world like traditional air conditioners (via a condenser box), Water-Cooled Air Conditioners have an internal unit connected to the mains water. Cold water is pumped through the system, keeping it cool and allowing the internal air conditioners to run efficiently.
Ceiling Mounted 'Cassette' Units for Restaurants
- Hidden within a suspended ceiling
- Even four-way airflow for diners
- Can be exposed for an industrial look
Ceiling-mounted ‘cassette’ units are an excellent solution for restaurants. They are a little more costly than wall units. However, they are almost entirely hidden within a suspended ceiling and are, therefore, more discreet and aesthetically pleasing in a restaurant environment; all that is visible is an almost flush facia panel. They also provide an even four-way airflow, which ensures comfortable cooling for all your diners.
While ceiling cassette air conditioners are designed to be hidden within a false ceiling, many restaurants and cafes, particularly those with high ceilings, keep the whole unit exposed, which gives a cool, 'industrial' look and feel.
Single-split air conditioners have one internal cooling unit and one external condenser box. These are the most basic and common systems installed. They are ideal for cooling one small restaurant or cafe and are usually the most cost-effective option.
They are also used in situations where you need to have multiple air conditioners controlled individually (e.g. heating an office in winter whilst still requiring cooling in a server room).
The more single-splits you install the more external condensers you require. If external space is at a premium then please see the other options in this menu.
These systems are ideal for larger open-plan shops. While they can have two, three, or four internal cooling units, they only have one external condenser box. This means that less space is taken up on the building exterior.
They are typically used for cooling one large area and operate from the same control panel. Therefore, it is not possible to control the internal units individually. These units are unsuitable for cooling multiple rooms with different temperatures.
When selecting these units for an open-plan area, it’s important to consider whether you are likely to partition the room in the future. If partitioning is likely or you are looking for individual cooling control, then you should consider a Single-Split System.
Many commercial buildings in the UK, especially in London, do not have planning permission to place condenser boxes on their exterior walls or roofs. In these cases, Water-Cooled Air Conditioners are the ideal solution as the entire system is located within the property.
Rather than releasing heat to the outside world like traditional air conditioners (via a condenser box), Water-Cooled Air Conditioners have an internal unit connected to the mains water. Cold water is pumped through the system, keeping it cool and allowing the internal air conditioners to run efficiently.
Ducted Units for Restaurants
- Most aesthetically pleasing option
- Hidden entirely within a suspended ceiling
- Only small grilles remain visible
Ducted air conditioning systems are ideal for restaurants and cafes that want an 'invisible' air conditioner. They are usually the most expensive option; however, they are also the most aesthetically pleasing, as the ductwork and internal units are hidden entirely within a suspended ceiling, with only small grilles remaining visible.
Installing a ducted system is best undertaken as part of a building project when launching a new restaurant. They can even be retrofitted with very little disturbance if a suspended ceiling is already in place.
Single-split air conditioners have one internal cooling unit and one external condenser box. These are the most basic and common systems installed. They are ideal for cooling one small restaurant or cafe and are usually the most cost-effective option.
They are also used in situations where multiple air conditioners need to be controlled individually (e.g., heating an office in winter while still requiring cooling in a server room).
The more single-splits you install, the more external condensers you require. If external space is at a premium, please see the other options in this menu.
Many commercial buildings in the UK and especially in London do not have planning permission to place condenser boxes on their exterior walls or roofs. In these cases, Water-Cooled Air Conditioners are the ideal solution as the entire system is located within the property.
Rather than releasing the heat to the outside world like traditional air conditioners (via a condenser box), Water-Cooled Air Conditioners have an internal unit connected to the mains water. Cold water is pumped through the system keeping it cool allowing the internal air conditioners to run efficiently.
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We are London’s only air conditioning showroom where you can see every style of air conditioner in action. This is a useful opportunity to see the units ‘in the flesh’ as well as being able to meet our dedicated support and service team (tea, coffee, and biscuits are always on the menu!).
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