To ensure a comfortable work environment, it’s important to choose the right air conditioning system. To lower your electricity bill, select high-performance units that meet your needs.Which system should you choose for your workplace?
The Fixed Split-System Air Conditioner is especially recommended for cooling one or more rooms. It consists of two parts:
- a unit located inside the building: the evaporator
- a unit located outside the building: the condenser
The two units are connected by a refrigerant circuit that runs on electricity. A «split system» air conditioner can be:
- «Mono-split» (one indoor unit) for a single room, such as a warehouse or an open-plan office. It is recommended for small spaces and areas where a centralized system is not technically feasible.
- or «multi-split» (multiple indoor units connected to a single condenser) for medium-sized buildings divided into several rooms, such as offices, hotels, and restaurants. The temperature can be controlled room by room
Central Air Conditioning is suitable for large, partitioned spaces (offices, hotels, etc.). This type of system provides the cooling needed for the entire (or a large portion of) the facility, which is centralized at a single location using one or more high-performance air conditioning units. There are two types of systems:
- or an air-handling unit: the air is conditioned and then distributed through a network of ducts and vents. Recommended for cooling large spaces, such as retail spaces
- or a chilled water system that supplies fan coil units located in each room
Choose high-performance, energy-efficient appliances!
If you opt for a split-system installation, choose units with an energy efficiency rating of A or higher (A+, A++, A+++) that are «Eurovent»-certified, as indicated on the energy label. These are the most energy-efficient!
«Eurovent» certification is a mark of reliability. It guarantees that the performance specifications provided by the manufacturer (cooling capacity, sound power, coefficient of performance, etc.) have been tested by independent laboratories in accordance with European and international standards.
Regulations changed in 2013. The new energy efficiency classes are much more stringent. For example, an appliance that was rated Class A under the old regulations might be rated Class E under the new regulations.
