If you install the correct kind of office air conditioning units in your business then you will create an environment that people will find pleasant to work in. Also installing the right sorts of units in an office will help to prevent the build up of moisture in the space which can affect the working environment and reduce the levels of productivity in those working in the room or space.

When it comes to buying any air conditioning system for an office you need to take certain factors into consideration before you purchase. Not only is the size of the room going to affect what units you buy but also how many windows the office has and how many people will be working in the area throughout the day.

But along with these things that you need to consider before you make your purchase there are other things that you need to be aware of relating to office air conditioning units. The more you know about them and how they work then the more informed decision you will make with regards to which system is right for your office. Below we take a look at some of the things you should know in relation to air conditioning units for the office.

1. What BTU Rating Does The Unit Have? ” The BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating is what tells you how much heat can be effectively removed from any room by the unit you are considering purchasing. So the higher the rating the unit has the more heat it will be able to remove from the room in which it is placed. It is important that the unit that you select for your office is one that has a BTU rating that can cope easily with the rooms size otherwise the atmosphere wont be pleasant for those working in the office.

2. What Is The EER Number On The Unit? ” This is something that all businesses should be looking at closely as it is this which tells you how much energy the unit needs to power it so that it works effectively. The best types of units to get are those with as high an EER number on them as possible as these use far less energy to provide the power they need to function well. But unfortunately the higher the EER number on the office air conditioning units the more you will have to spend on them. In an office space the units should have an EER number of around 8 to 11.5.

3. How Is Temperature Controlled? – In most office air conditioning units they control the temperature using a heat sensor thermostat. This helps to automatically adjust the rooms temperature and can be done through using a control manually or which can be programmed. Ideally the units you install in an office should have variable speed fans attached as they can more efficiently cool the air which enters and exits the unit. Also it is worth considering spending a little more on the units for your office that come with a remote control, a timer and digital temperature readout.

4. How Easy Is The Unit To Maintain? ” Look for those office air conditioning units that come with filters that can easily be removed to be cleaned or replaced. By selecting such units as this you will ensure that yours will continue to work at its optimum levels at all times.

5. How Does The Unit Expel Air? ” Not only do you want office air conditioning units that remove air quickly but also with very little noise. Again the best types of units to select for an office are those which come with variable speed fans and which work along with an adjustable thermostat unit. Also ensure that the louvers on the unit move not only from side to side but also up and down.

As you can see there are a range of things you need to think about when looking to buy air conditioning for the workplace over the summer. If you would like more help and advice on this then please read this article on choosing an air con unit which we have written to help you out.