All About Air Conditioners for Shops
It is proven that a comfortable environment will keep customers on your premises for longer, in fact, on a hot summers day customers are known to walk straight out a shop if it’s too hot. Air Conditioners are also very effective heaters and keep your shop warm in cold winters. The simple addition of air conditioning units can quickly help increase your sales.
When selecting an air conditioner for a store, there are many factors to take into consideration. Room shape and unit placement can make a big difference in the experience of both the customers and staff. We wouldn’t recommend placing an aircon unit above the checkout; this avoids staff having a constant cold draft on them. However, many shop air conditioners are often placed by the entrance in order for the entering customers to get an instant blast of comfort (whether hot or cold air) and additional units throughout for larger stores.
We provide a free site survey no matter how big or small the job. All surveys are carried out by our highly-experienced air conditioning surveyors who can tackle even the complicated of shop installations.
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SINGLE SPLIT?
Single-Split Air Conditioner
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 shop 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.
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MULTI SPLIT?
Multi-Split Air Conditioners
If you are looking to cool more than one room then a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. The reason for this is that 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.
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TWIN SPLIT?
Twin, Triple and Quad-Split Air Conditioners
These systems are ideal for larger open-plan shops. Whilst 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 single area and operate from the same control panel. It is therefore not possible to control the internal units individually. These units are not suitable for cooling multiple rooms where different temperatures are required.
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.
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NO OUTSIDE BOX?
Water-Cooled Air Conditioners
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.
Ideal Systems for Shops: Wall-Mounted Air Conditioners
Wall-mounted air conditioners are usually the most cost-effective option to install in a shop mainly because they are easy to retrofit without the need for redecoration. Wall-mounted units are long, thin, and placed at a high level on the wall.
When choosing a wall-mounted unit, it is important that they are placed in the optimum position in the room that will provide maximum air flow. If your room has a high heat load, then it is often preferable to install multiple, less powerful units than fewer powerful ones (AC units that will cause unbalanced cooling). There are also some premium models that look very aesthetically pleasing.
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SINGLE SPLIT?
Single-Split Air Conditioner
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 single room 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.
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MULTI SPLIT?
Multi-Split Air Conditioners
If you are looking to cool more than one room then a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. The reason for this is that 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.
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TWIN SPLIT?
Twin, Triple and Quad-Split Air Conditioners
These systems are ideal for larger open-plan shops. Whilst 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 single area and operate from the same control panel. It is therefore not possible to control the internal units individually. These units are not suitable for cooling multiple rooms where different temperatures are required.
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.
Ceiling-Mounted 'Cassette' Units for Shops
Ceiling-mounted ‘cassette’ units are another good option for shops. Although they are slightly more expensive than wall units, ceiling ‘cassettes’ are almost entirely hidden within a suspended ceiling and are therefore more discreet and aesthetically pleasing; all that is visible is an almost-flush facia panel.
A significant advantage of ceiling cassette AC units is that they do not take up valuable wall space which is often better suited to selling than being ‘home’ to an air conditioning unit. They also provide a balanced four-way airflow and are best placed in the centre of the shop which helps eradicate any ‘hot spots’ keeping all your customers happy!
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SINGLE SPLIT?
Single-Split Air Conditioner
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 single room 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.
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MULTI SPLIT?
Multi-Split Air Conditioners
If you are looking to cool more than one room then a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. The reason for this is that 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.
-
TWIN SPLIT?
Twin, Triple and Quad-Split Air Conditioners
These systems are ideal for larger open-plan shops. Whilst 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 single area and operate from the same control panel. It is therefore not possible to control the internal units individually. These units are not suitable for cooling multiple rooms where different temperatures are required.
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.
Under-Ceiling Units for Shops
Under-ceiling air conditioners are best suited to large shops as they provide powerful air flow up to 10m from the unit. Unlike ceiling ‘cassette’ units, which are placed within a ‘false ceiling’, they are simply mounted straight on the ceiling itself (usually near a wall).
While they are not as aesthetically pleasing as other options, they are the most powerful option in terms of air flow. The power of these units allows us to recommend fewer units than we would have recommended with another style of unit. This often helps reduce installation costs and frees up valuable wall space too.
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SINGLE SPLIT?
Single-Split Air Conditioner
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 single room 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.
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MULTI SPLIT?
Multi-Split Air Conditioners
If you are looking to cool more than one room then a Multi-Split Air Conditioning System is often the best option. The reason for this is that 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.
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NO OUTSIDE BOX?
Water-Cooled Air Conditioners
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.
Ducted Units for Shops
Ducted air conditioning systems are ideal for high-end shops when appearance is of the utmost importance. Ducted air conditioners are generally the most expensive option; however, they are certainly the most aesthetic solution as the duct-work 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, or they can be retrofitted if a suspended ceiling is already in place.
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