Air conditioning is a necessity for any space that requires cooling, whether it’s needed all the time or just for a couple of months a year. It can be beneficial to a wide range of industries and businesses, from factories and supermarkets to offices and retail environments.
Hiring a professional for all your air conditioning installation and maintenance requirements also boasts a number of advantages. This helpful blog from Mitchell’s explains how air conditioning works and how it could benefit your business, before outlining exactly why you should enlist the help of a professional when installing your air conditioning system.
How do air conditioning systems work?
Air conditioning works by moving the heat from inside your building outside, before then releasing cool air back into the building. It cools the air by passing it over a set of cool pipes called an evaporator coil. This process works in the same way as a fridge does.
The evaporator coil is filled with coolant or refrigerant, which changes from a liquid to a gas as it absorbs heat from the air. This is then pumped through another coil, known as the condenser, to the outside of the building where it cools and returns to its liquid form.
The compressor is a pump that moves the coolant between these two coils and changes the pressure of the coolant to ensure that it all evaporates and condenses in the appropriate coil.
The motor that runs the compressor is the only component that uses energy to complete its task, and most air conditioning systems will usually produce around three times the cooling energy used by the compressor.
Why is air conditioning beneficial?
Air conditioning boasts many advantages, though these can vary depending on the location of the air conditioning system.
If an air conditioning system is installed in an office, it can help to boost employee comfort and productivity. It can also help to reduce sickness within the workforce, as air conditioning units have filters which purify the air and minimise the risk of bacteria, odours and dust particles from entering the working environment. Additionally, modern air conditioning systems are known for being extremely quiet, so staff will remain undisturbed by noise whilst working.
In a home environment, air conditioning allows you to have much more control over the temperature and comfort level of your home. It can also improve sleep and, as before, reduce sickness. Another benefit is that air conditioning systems can also improve the security of your home, as you’ll no longer need to leave doors and windows open to cool your home on hot days and therefore will reduce the likelihood of thieves or vandals being able to access your home.
Benefits of hiring a professional air conditioning installer
Air conditioning installation is not a straightforward process, no matter how many DIY instruction videos you watch. After all, the experts exist for a reason! Here are some key reasons why you should always hire a professional for air conditioning installation.
Expert advice
One of the main benefits of choosing a professional is their ability to assess your property, listen to your requirements or concerns and advise you accordingly. They will know best which air conditioning unit will be most appropriate for you and your environment.
This therefore reduces or even eliminates the likelihood of ending up with the wrong air conditioning unit for your space, whether it’s due to the technology used or the size of the unit chosen. This will subsequently save you the time and money you’d have to spend on removing and replacing your air conditioning system – money that could have been put to better use by hiring a professional in the first place.
Energy-efficiency
Air conditioning has the advantage of being fairly energy efficient. However, any mistake during installation might affect its energy efficiency. If you take even one wrong step, your air conditioning unit could end up using far more energy than it actually requires, which will subsequently cause your utility bill to skyrocket.
Hiring a professional means you can be sure that your unit is properly installed and operating at optimum efficiency, therefore reducing your energy consumption and saving you money in the process.
Safety
Installing air conditioning yourself could be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. You will most likely have to focus all of your attention on ensuring it’s fitted correctly and therefore might fail to spot any other hazards or issues, such as blades, electrical parts and metal shards. By hiring an experienced professional, you can be sure that you are not at risk of harm and that your air conditioning system can be installed safely.
Experience and knowledge
Professional air conditioning installers have a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to the installation process – they’re considered experts for a reason, after all! You can trust that they know exactly how to complete the job efficiently, safely, and effectively, as well as ensure that the unit is functioning properly.
If you opt for a DIY approach, the chances of you missing out an important step or doing something wrong are very high, which will leave you with an air conditioning unit that either doesn’t work properly or doesn’t work at all. Not only this but hiring a professional will mean that your air conditioning is installed far quicker than if you were to attempt to do it yourself. They are also far more likely to get it right the first time, meaning you won’t have to spend extra time, energy, and money on fixing any issues with installation.
The right equipment
A lot of different equipment is required to install an air conditioning unit properly. Air conditioning installers are sure to have easy access to all of the necessary equipment, such as electrical testers, cordless drills, ladders, wet and dry vacuums and all of the necessary safety equipment. If you were to attempt the installation yourself, you would need to invest in all of these tools and more in order to get the job done right. Therefore, hiring a professional will almost certainly save you money in the long run.
Ongoing maintenance
Ongoing air conditioning and heating repair and maintenance services are absolutely essential. Not only do these maintenance and repair services ensure that your system is working properly and doesn’t pose a health and safety risk, but they also ensure that it continues to provide the benefits it is supposed to.
For instance, when filters and vents are not properly maintained, an air conditioning unit will be unable to properly filter the air that passes through it. A clogged or dirty filter will struggle to circulate air at all, and any air that does pass through will become contaminated with bacteria, dirt and dust that has collected in the unmaintained unit.
Furthermore, if maintenance is not performed regularly, air conditioning systems will gradually become less efficient, using more energy to perform the same task and subsequently costing you more.
By choosing a professional installation, you can guarantee that your air conditioning system is in the best possible condition and performing at an optimum level from the beginning. Also, it is likely that you’ll be able to use the same company as your air conditioning installation company for any maintenance and repairs. Once again, they have the knowledge, skill and experience to be able to identify issues and fix them efficiently and effectively.
Makes your life easier
Having a professional install your air conditioning system means that you won’t have to worry about the logistics and implications yourself. Knowing that your air conditioning unit has been fitted by a competent and skilled team will give you peace of mind that the job has been done correctly and done well.
Furthermore, considering that the air conditioning unit will have been installed properly, the risk of any future repairs is hugely reduced, saving yourself hassle and money further down the line. However, if you choose to carry out the installation yourself, then the possibility of a costly and stressful future repair is amplified.
Mitchell’s: Air Conditioning Experts You Can Rely On
Installing an air conditioning system is not an easy task, which is why you need a professional air conditioning installer to give you a helping hand. Mitchell’s are a team of experts who not only understand the implications of choosing one technology over another but also how the overall design of your air conditioning system influences both its effectiveness and its running costs. We have the knowledge and experience to create a bespoke air conditioning solution that meets all of your requirements. Mitchell’s can perform all of the relevant air conditioning design, servicing and maintenance, so you don’t have to. Get in touch with us today to discuss your air conditioning installation, servicing or maintenance needs – we’ll be happy to help.