FAQ’s

Air conditioning units are designed to supply and distribute cooled air and sometimes heated air throughout an indoor space. Modern systems have filters that remove particulates from the air, while the cooling process helps to dehumidify it. Air conditioning helps to improve air quality and provides a more comfortable environment for building occupants.

Yes. Thanks to their special heat-pumps, most modern-day air conditioning systems can provide heated and cool air. These machines pump heat in both directions, allowing them to quickly transition from cooling to heating.

Air conditioning is generally inexpensive to run, although costs vary depending on installation, heating and cooling loads, and the running time of the unit.

Manufacturer warranties are only valid if the equipment has been used and maintained in a way specified by the manufacturer. Our maintenance contracts will ensure that you satisfy these requirements.

We suggest cleaning your air filter if you haven’t already. These need to be cleaned regularly by the user.

Perhaps there is an issue with the compressor. Or it could be that the wrong fuse or circuit breaker has recently been fitted. We advise that you contact us for further assistance.

Usually, yes. But if not, we can still advise you on how to proceed.

This is the umbrella term for gases including HFCs, CFCs and  HCFCs. They are used in many types of refrigeration equipment like air conditioning but have been shown to contribute to global warming and the depletion of the planet’s ozone layer.

As a result, the use of these gases is now strictly controlled. Owners of air conditioning equipment containing 3kg or more of these gases are legally required to arrange inspections once a year. Quarterly inspections are required for equipment containing 30kg or more of any such gases.

We are accredited and approved by REFCOM to test F gas equipment. We can also arrange F gas checks as part of your maintenance contract with us.

VRV stands for “variable refrigerant volume”. It is a system designed and developed by Daikin Industries. Other manufacturers use the term VRF, which stands for “variable refrigerant flow”. 

Both systems work in essentially the same way. The refrigerant volume or flow rate matches the required heating or cooling loads to save energy and provide more accurate control. 

These systems offer an efficient, reliable way to heat and cool all types of indoor spaces with minimal installation time. They are arguably the best systems currently available for mid to large applications.

In accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, you are now legally required to arrange an inspection once every five years for air conditioning systems with a capacity of 12kW or more. These inspections verify that the system is operating correctly. We can advise you on when inspections should take place and arrange for one of our accredited inspection partners to conduct them for you.

Part L of the Building Regulations enforces many of the minimum energy efficiency standards for new cooling and heating equipment that are laid out in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.