INTRODUCTION: Buying an air conditioning installation package in the UK can be a difficult decision for most business, building or home owners. There are multiple manufacturers, different types of systems, and many factors to consider, not just the final price of the initial installation.
INTRODUCTION:
Buying an air conditioning installation package in the UK can be a difficult decision for most business, building or home owners. There are multiple manufacturers, different types of systems, and many factors to consider, not just the final price of the initial installation.
The following details will shed light on what to consider before proceeding with the installation of an air conditioning system in your office, retail store, or commercial building. Follow the links for more information to support this article in more detail if you so choose.
DESIGN:
A professional air conditioning installation company will provide quality design service, giving you the ability to understand what you are getting. A full quote will be provided detailing exactly what you are getting and why. After all, I think this would be the minimum requirement of anyone when they are about to spend a large amount of money, but you will be amazed at how many companies do not pay this attention to detail.
A design must take into account the following factors:
1. Heating and cooling loads for the room / s.
2. Distribution of air flow to maximize occupant comfort.
3. Ease of installation to maximize installation speed for minimal system disruption and cost.
4. Cost of the system to match the customer's budget.
5. Operating costs, including ease of maintenance and electrical consumption.
6. Type of system to meet the requirements.
A full quote must be provided, detailing the following:
1. Design requirements.
2. The scope of the works.
3. The supplied equipment.
4. Installation time.
5. Installation and equipment guarantee.
6. Exclusions, works, etc. which are not supplied.
7. Price.
8. Payment terms.
9. Contractual information that supports both parties.
10. Technical information for equipment and materials.
COST:
This is always the primary consideration for any business for an air conditioner system installation, but the upfront cost is not the only cost to consider. This mistake can cost you much later. The following should be addressed and understood to make you significant savings in the long run:
1. Installation quality is very important, top-of-the-line equipment and installation materials should always be used, as well as professional installation by qualified and experienced engineers working from detailed design to industry standards to a level of quality guarantee as quoted by the installation company. If you pay the lowest price, you usually get the best quality, air conditioning companies need to make a profit like any other business! However, there is always a balance, so don't be afraid to discuss this with the installer.
2. Operating cost is the most important aspect to consider when designing or purchasing an air conditioning installation. Why? Because it costs almost as much to run over its lifetime as it does to purchase the installation!
3. If the installation design is wrong, the system will not work properly, which means it will work and work, consuming electricity, costing you something for nothing and also increasing your carbon emissions. Also, the more a system works, the more breakdowns you are likely to get, so limiting damage is important.
Typical examples of final costs influencing decisions are commonly seen when a single indoor air conditioning unit is installed when a double indoor unit is required. The single is cheaper to buy than the twin, less labor to install, equipment and material costs. The installer quotes the cheapest possible price with the poorest quality installation (unknowingly to the customer) and the customer sees savings and accepts the quote. You get complaints of hot and cold spots inside the room, people feel uncomfortable, running costs are too high, the unit breaks down and nothing can be done, but start again, which is not on the agenda and customers' budget for a solution to a problem that could have been resolved at the design and tender stage.
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