To determine your precise air conditioning requirements and avoid any issues during installation, we offer all our customers a free site survey. This not only helps you get the best value for money from your air conditioning system, but also avoids many of the common problems people experience with air-conditioning – most of which can be traced back to insufficient preparation prior to installation.
In this article we explain what our air-conditioning surveys are and the reason we offer them as part of our service:
What Is An AC Survey?
An air conditioning survey is carried out by an expert technician through a site visit. Reliable companies such as ACE Services offer these surveys as a free service, as they provide an opportunity for our engineers to find out about the special needs of your premises.
Our goal, following an A/C survey, is to provide you with the most cost-effective quote for your building. If you have sought other quotes, ours may not always be the cheapest, but we guarantee it will provide you with the best value for money in your circumstances. Some air conditioning companies produce artificially low quotes without understanding your requirements. This is frequently a false economy in the long term, as cheaper equipment costs more to maintain and repair, and an inadequate system will have to work harder (hence costing more) to provide the level of cooling/heating you need.
Why Is An AC Survey Important?
AC Surveys are important as they allow us to design the best system for your needs, and produce the right quote the first time around. As well as this, they offer you an air conditioning solution that is certified to work in your property conditions and present setup. A comprehensive survey also ensures that your system is designed so as to reduce its maintenance needs. Ease of access to change filters and other regular maintenance activities are carefully planned when coming up with a relevant design.
Understanding Your Cooling Requirements
An AC survey allows an expert to find out the actual square meterage that you have on your property, as well as the way energy transfers occur in the building. This cooling requirement can only be worked out following a careful inspection. The survey allows us to determine the required capacity of your system and any automation and control features you may need. We can select the appropriate type and model for your premises, ensuring you never pay more than you need to.
Choosing The Right Products
There are many different air-conditioning systems and products available. Selecting the wrong solution could mean that you waste energy and do not get the desired level of comfort. A system with a lower level of air-conditioning efficiency will mean that the building will have uneven warm and cold sections. This imbalance is not good for the health of building occupants and may end up affecting productivity in the workplace, as well as increasing energy bills.
If a system is too powerful for the space, then it wastes energy and risks producing excess cooling. There is always a need to ensure that the level of air-conditioning supplied is balanced and provides a comfortable atmosphere, while remaining affordable and controllable.
Affordability & Sustainability
The cost of an air conditioning system extends beyond your initial investment and installation cost. All systems will need to be maintained regularly throughout their working life cycle, and occasional repairs will be needed. In general, the less frequently your system is maintained, the faster its efficiency rating will drop over time, and the higher your overall running costs and repair bills will be.
A planned preventative maintenance (PPM) agreement should therefore be factored into the overall cost, as should a contingency fund for emergency repairs. An inappropriately designed system, or low quality equipment, will also entail higher maintenance and repair costs, meaning it is sometimes better to spend a bit more on higher quality equipment and reap the reward of long-term savings.
To speak with one of our engineers and book your free survey, please send us a message through our online contact form.