Choosing the right Air Conditioning system
There are many different types of air conditioning units to choose from. Typically, the system will comprise of an outdoor unit connected to one or more indoor units. These indoor units come in various types such as ducted or floor mounted but the two most common are either high level wall mounted or the ‘cassette’ units that sit flush in a suspended ceiling. To operate efficiently, a system needs to be properly installed and the cooling and heating... [Read More...]
Use the natural warmth outside your windows to heat the whole building
Using natural warmth outside your building and heat stored in the earth, you can heat your office, factory or home in winter and provide cooling during the summer The key to reducing carbon emissions from buildings is to use less fossil fuel and by utilizing a relatively new piece of technology called a heat pump, you can achieve significant cost savings. The heat pump is used to pull or withdraw renewable energy from the environment and amplifying... [Read More...]
Harm from poor ventilation and increased CO2 levels
Poor ventilation, high temperatures and increased levels of CO2 will affect the performance of both teacher and pupils Previous studies have found that classrooms are often inadequately ventilated, with the resultant increased risk of negative impacts on the pupils. Higher levels of CO2 have also been shown to reduce the attention span of pupils and more than likely cause them to lose concentration even affecting their learning ability. Classrooms... [Read More...]
Air conditioning no longer a luxury
An outdated perception that air conditioning is bad for the environment still persists in the mindset of many people in the UK. Nowadays most local planners are aware that far from harming the environment air conditioning using inverter technology for heating can be a benefit, reducing waste and avoiding the need to buy portable systems and fans that simply move hot humid air around the room. The new inverter based systems can be 30% plus more energy... [Read More...]
Cooling large open spaces in factories and warehouse
Warehouse and factory spaces can get unbearably hot in the summer and seemingly impossible to cool. By necessity in most industrial/production areas, doors and window are constantly opening and closing negating the benefits of a refrigerant based air conditioning system, the type more commonly used in shops, offices and in the public sector. One alternative to conventional refrigerant based air conditioning, which may not always be suitable for large... [Read More...]
Make better use of the living space in your home
Think air conditioning and we generally think cool yet modern air conditioning systems provide one of the cheapest forms of heating available. Having invested in what is for many people important extra living space, its essential you create a room that is perfect for relaxing with friends and family regardless of the season. However, all too often, the weather dictates when you use your conservatory, which makes it underutilized all summer and winter. As... [Read More...]
Meeting targets for CO2 reduction will change the way we keep warm!
As the world moves towards a low carbon economy the practices in western society of using gas and oil-fired boilers/furnaces for heating and air conditioning for cooling, is no longer sustainable in the longer term. Using low-carbon technologies and increasing the use of renewable energy to deliver targets for reducing carbon dioxide is what the future holds for people all over the planet. Its now clear that if governments are to be supported in... [Read More...]
What are the benefits of incorporating air-source heat pumps in schools?
Heat pump systems are at the heart of sustainable heating and cooling and from the economic perspective; the government support this technology having invested over £50m to boost the installation of heat pumps into Schools across England and Wales. The money has been available in the form of grants also some independently run schools can benefit from an interest free Carbon Trust loan to pay for the installation and maintenance of heating using... [Read More...]
Your climate management
Air Conditioning Solutions (UK) Ltd are air conditioning contractors who design, specify and install heating and cooling systems including ventilation systems across the UK. We work to the highest specification, using the latest technology available and treat all businesses with the care and consideration they deserve. We give you an all-inclusive ‘turnkey’ package which takes care of all the details of a project from start to finish... [Read More...]
