Commerical HVAC

When you need a new commercial air conditioner, business owners and facilities managers often have no idea how to make the right choice. Like you might when buying a car, a computer or some other technology item, you might start researching brands to see which one gets the best reviews.

These are some of the top-rated commercial air conditioner brands:

• Trane
• Carrier
• Mitsubishi
• McQuay
• Daikin
• York 

That being said, it’s important to know that brand isn’t everything when it comes to choosing a commercial air conditioner. Keep reading to learn about other important factors to consider.

Why brand isn’t everything

Valley Mechanical Services Inc. Is a commercial service provider. That means we service, repair and install many different brands. Over      the years, we have worked with just about every one. In our experience, there isn’t a significant difference between the top commercial

air conditioner brands. Most have good quality standards and can give you decades of reliable service. The truth is, there are more important factors than the brand in choosing an air conditioner that will perform well for you.

Keep reading to learn about what’s really important to consider when you’re choosing the best commercial air conditioner for your business.

When you’re looking at commercial air conditioner units, you should start with choosing the best type of technology for your needs and you building 

• Water-cooled. If your building has a water-cooled base system, you’ll need to install equipment in your space that ties into the building’s base system and distributes the chilled water throughout your space.
•  Ducted split system. This is the traditional type of air conditioner used in single family homes. It has an outdoor condensing unit and a single indoor air handler. It distributes cooled air throughout your space using ducts (often the same ducts that service the heating system). If you already have ducts in your space, this can be a good option for a commercial air conditioner as well.
• Ductless. If you don’t have ducts, installing them in an older building can be challenging and expensive. In that case, you can consider a commercial ductless air conditioner that has multiple indoor air handlers in each room. This type of air conditioner is also a good choice for supplementing an existing system (for a computer room, for example).
• Variable refrigerant flow (VRF). VRF is a newer technology that’s different from a traditional split system. Rather than always operating at full capacity, it can adjust to the operating conditions. That means it’s quieter and more energy-efficient. It can even provide both heating and cooling simultaneously to different areas within your space.
• Rooftop unit (RTU). An RTU provides both heating and air conditioning in a single packaged unit. As the name implies, it’s typically installed on the roof of your building. It’s a great choice for single-story buildings such as warehouses.