Choosing an air conditioning system for an academic setting is a different challenge to selecting a commercial A/C system. This is because schools and colleges are large buildings – often spread across multiple sites – and have various needs at different times of the day. This requires a bespoke approach to air-conditioning design and a careful selection of A/C products.
Energy Efficiency in Public Sector Buildings
Schools, colleges and universities in the public sector have an obligation to meet European and UK government targets for energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions. It is therefore important to choose the best AC devices and components to meet the highest green standards, as well as save money on providing the required level of cooling.
At ACE Services we work with some of the best air-conditioning suppliers in the industry, with a special emphasis on Mitsubishi Electric equipment, which in our opinion offers the most extensive choice of high performance AC solutions for schools and colleges. All our equipment is carefully selected for optimum running costs, low maintenance requirements and minimal carbon emissions.
What to Look for In An A/C System For A School Or College
A school or college air-conditioning system should ideally meet all the following criteria:
- Energy efficiency: A system should be as efficient as possible, making it cheap to run and allowing the school or college to meet its energy objectives.
- Optimum comfort: A School AC system should be designed to cater for all the cooling demands of students and teachers. They should provide optimum cooling even in environments where many students are gathered together in one place. This entails a flexible approach to capacity output, with additional cooling being made available on demand at surge times.
- Humidity reduction: A School AC system requires humidity management to provide healthy air for pupils and ensure that moisture does not build up indoors – reducing the risk of mould growth. Children are especially sensitive to excessive humidity in the air, which can contribute to breathing difficulties.
- High quality filters: Choose a system that uses powerful filters to treat the circulating air and prevent the build-up of odours and airborne dust. A solution used in a school should have robust filtration mechanisms with low maintenance requirements and ease of access when filters need to be cleaned or changed.
- Quiet operation: Your school AC system will need powerful fans to provide a good level of airflow, especially at peak times, such as during school assemblies. At the same time the equipment must be as quiet as possible so as not to interrupt the teaching environment. Quiet operation is achieved through a balance of using the best components, high quality installation and regular maintenance to prevent a build-up of dust and contaminants in the system.
High Quality School Air Conditioning Systems from ACE Services
Choosing the right air conditioning solution for your school involves a careful weighing up of the required performance criteria, weighed against your budget. At ACE Services we provide cost-effective, high-quality systems with a design tailor-made for your school. Our team of trained engineers can support your system through a schedule of routine maintenance and servicing, to avoid common problems and keep your repairs to a minimum.
To find out more, please chat with one of our engineers and arrange a convenient time for a free air-conditioning survey, so we can get a better understanding of your needs.