As opposed to residential air conditioning units that are in most cases simpler to install and maintain, commercial units tends to be slightly more complex. Depending on the size of the building, the unit will not only need to have a large enough capacity to meet the needs of the entire establishment, it will also need to be efficient enough to operate, maintain and replace if it ends up breaking down.
There are different types of air conditioning systems used for commercial purposes. From ductless to ducted and reverse cycle systems, a commercial air conditioning service typically installs a wide variety of units suited for multiple applications. However, there are key defining features that characterise a commercial system from a residential one. Some of those features are highlighted here.
Vents and ducts
To channel cool air from the compressor and into the rooms of your commercial property, you will most likely need a series of vents and ducts. Unless using ductless AC systems that involve installing a unit in each room that requires cooling, vents/ducts will be necessary for any centralized AC unit. Vents can be installed along the ceiling, floors or walls to channel cool air whenever the unit is operating.
The series of vents and ducts in commercial properties differ from residential ones. Residential ducts tend to connect a fewer number of rooms and are based off of a simpler floor plan for the home. On the other hand, commercial properties often have highly complex floor plans. This makes it necessary for commercial air conditioners to have multiple compressors and several points of control.
Control systems
A commercial air conditioning service will typically install more advanced control systems for AC units in commercial properties. These systems can be a combination of thermostats mounted on walls, computer-controlled software applications, and even mobile-based applications for use from a smartphone or tablet.
These advanced control systems are critical for convenient control and added functionality across the entire building.
Sensors
Sensors are important components of commercial AC systems. They are responsible for detecting the temperature of surrounding air and triggering the unit to turn on or off. Sensors are critical towards the automated aspect of commercial air conditioners. In such premises, you may want to simply set the entire building to maintain a particular temperature at all times.
Sensors make it possible for the unit to require less regular control and to keep the space at a fixed level of comfort. A commercial air conditioning service can guide you in selecting the best commercial AC system for your premises.
