All About Air Conditioners for Educational Establishments
When selecting air conditioners for the education environment, it is essential to consider the shape of the room and the layout of the desks. The system design must provide balanced and gentle cooling (or heating). It’s also important to select quiet air conditioners so that they don’t distract the class.
Lecture theatres, computer rooms, lunch halls, common rooms, and staff rooms may also require air conditioning. Our surveyors can measure these and provide a quote for any room you wish.
We provide a free site survey, no matter how big or small the job. All surveys are carried out by our experienced air conditioning engineers, who can tackle even the toughest installations. Our 10-year warranty guarantees longevity and the best value for money possible.
Ideal Systems for Schools
Wall Mounted Air Conditioners
Perfect for classrooms
Strategic placement for balanced airflow
Near-silent operation for a peaceful environment
Wall-mounted air conditioners are usually the most cost-effective option for schools and are easy to retrofit without the need for redecoration. Wall-mounted units are long, thin, and placed high on the wall.
When choosing a wall-mounted unit, it is important that it is placed in the optimum position in the room to provide maximum airflow. Considering that students are often seated in the same seat for long periods of time, our surveyor will ensure that the unit is placed in the best position to avoid any unnecessary cold drafts.
For larger rooms, we also often suggest that our clients get two less-powerful units rather than one very powerful one. This ensures an even air flow throughout the classroom.
Single-split air conditioners have one internal cooling unit and one external condenser box. They are the most basic and common systems installed. They are ideal for cooling one small classroom 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.
If you are looking to cool more than one room, a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. This is because you can have multiple internal units with only one external condenser box. This often helps with planning permission and also aesthetic appearance.
If your local council refuses planning permission, a water-cooled air conditioning system is ideal.
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 'Cassette' Units for Schools
- Even four-way airflow distribution
- Ideal for classrooms with suspended ceilings
- Central placement for optimal coverage
Ceiling-mounted ‘cassette’ units are often the best option for schools and colleges. Although they are slightly more expensive than wall units, ceiling cassettes are almost entirely hidden within a suspended ceiling in the classroom and are, therefore, more discreet and aesthetically pleasing; all that is visible is an almost flush facia panel.
They are placed centrally in the ceiling and also have the advantage of providing an even four-way airflow around the classroom.
Please note that if you do not have a ‘false ceiling’, then you are better off with a wall-mounted unit or under-ceiling air conditioners.
Single-split air conditioners have one internal cooling unit and one external condenser box. They are the most basic and common systems installed. They are ideal for cooling one small classroom 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.
If you are looking to cool more than one room, a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. This is because you can have multiple internal units with only one external condenser box. This often helps with planning permission and also aesthetic appearance.
If your local council refuses planning permission, a water-cooled air conditioning system is ideal.
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, 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.
Under-Ceiling Units for Schools
- Ideal for large study halls and cafeterias
- Fewer units needed for large spaces
- Cost-effective for multiple unit installations
Under-ceiling air conditioners are well-suited to large and long rooms, study halls, and cafeterias. They provide powerful airflow up to 10m from the unit and are significantly more powerful than standard wall units. Therefore, they can reduce the number of units needed, reducing installation costs where multiple units are required.
Because of their power, they are not ideal for small rooms in a school. You should look at the other options available on this page.
Under-ceiling units need to be well-placed to achieve the full effect, and our surveyors will ensure that everything is in place for you to get the best experience possible.
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 classroom 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.
If you are looking to cool more than one room, a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. This is because you can have multiple internal units with only one external condenser box. This often helps with planning permission and also aesthetic appearance.
If your local council refuse planning permission, then a water-cooled air conditioning system is the ideal solution.
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 Schools
- Hidden design with only small grilles visible
- Can be retrofitted with suspended ceilings
- Multiple grille designs are available
Ducted air conditioning systems are ideal for the educational environment. They are usually the most expensive option; however, they are also the most aesthetically pleasing, as the ductwork and internal units are hidden entirely, with only small grilles remaining visible. They are often installed in new schools, colleges, and university buildings, and it is best to install ducted air conditioning as part of a building project; however, we can also retrofit the systems as long as the classrooms have a suspended ceiling.
Our expert surveyors will be happy to talk you through all the grill designs and options available.
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 a surgery room 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.
If you are looking to cool more than one room, a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. This is because you can have multiple internal units with only one external condenser box. This often helps with planning permission and also aesthetic appearance.
If your local council refuses planning permission, a water-cooled air conditioning system is ideal.
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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