–A Buying Guide to Air Conditioners For Hotels
The choice of the right air conditioner for hotels can have a great impact on the maintenance as well as energy costs of your establishment. This also influences how the guests feel while staying in your hotel and whether they will consider you for their next trip or not.
The choice of the right air conditioner for hotels can have a great impact on the maintenance as well as energy costs of your establishment. This also influences how the guests feel while staying in your hotel and whether they will consider you for their next trip or not.
You cannot pick an air conditioner for your hotel randomly since there are a lot of options available that have different heating and cooling features.
If you are looking to buy an air conditioning system for your hotel for the first time, then you need to pay attention to a lot of things like the type of unit you need to install, temperature regulation features, build quality, noise levels, and maintenance costs.
In this article, we will look at some of the most widely used commercial-grade air conditioning units so that you can make a better decision based on your needs and budget capacity so stay with us till the end.
Different Types of Air Conditioners for Hotels
Central Air Conditioners
Central air conditioning systems are mostly used when you need to serve multiple rooms in a single guest unit. These air conditioners can be used both commercially as well as for studio or multi-bedroom apartments to keep each location fully comfortable and relaxing.
The installation of these units is rather complicated since it involves intricate duct work, central control systems, and separate equipment for heating and cooling. The installation costs for central air conditioners can be quite high however they are among the most energy-efficient units which make these suitable for commercial use.
Vertical Terminal Air Conditioners
Vertical terminal air conditioners or VTACs are smaller versions of HVAC systems that are used to provide multi-zone heating and cooling systems. These units allow you to control the temperature in different rooms independently. This makes sure every guest gets to enjoy a personalized heating and cooling level.
These units are typically installed in a closet on an outside wall. The VTAC system is connected to your ductwork which is fed into multiple rooms. These units are concealed from the guests, and they are relatively quieter which allows you to offer the best service.
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners
These units offer both heating and cooling features in a single piece of equipment which is installed within a standard-sized wall sleeve for each room separately.
The mechanical equipment for a PTAC unit is usually built into the wall typically below the windows to regulate the temperature properly. These units offer a built-in freeze protection feature that automatically turns the unit ON when the temperature drops below 40 degrees. This prevents the pipes of the AC from freeing and that reduces maintenance costs.
You can also connect your PTAC units to better control the temperate without having to leave your desk. This allows you to keep the temperature in each room at a desirable level before the guests arrive.
Through-The-Wall Air Conditioners
These air conditioning units are relatively cheaper. However, they are not energy efficient which means any upfront saving is quickly offset. These units occupy less space and produce little noise which makes them a good choice for replacement or new installation.
They are smaller than PTAC units and are preferred when there is less wall space or when it is not easy to upsize to a full-size PTAC system.
Features to Look for In a Hotel Air Conditioner
It is not enough to only consider the type of air conditioning unit and its costs. You also need to make sure this unit meets all the needs of your guests and offers a large variety of features.
Following are a few key considerations that you need to pay attention to when buying an air conditioner for your hotel
Low Noise Levels
The noise level can seriously affect the quality of sleep and the overall experience of your guests in your hotel. Make sure to go for only those units which offer quieter air conditioning. Keep your old units maintained and replace these as soon as possible to avoid noise issues.
Accurate and Easy Temperature Regulation
Make sure the temperature regulation of your air conditioning unit is easy and simple for the guests. Also, your AC unit should give the most accurate temperature value to ensure your guests don’t feel too hot or cold.
You can buy units that come with easy-to-use remote controls since it eliminates the need to install expensive remote thermostats. With remotes, you can navigate through various settings on different units separately without needing to control the temperature from a single PTAC unit panel.
Energy Saving Technology
You need to choose an air conditioning unit that comes with heat pumps and other energy-efficient air conditioning features. You can consider the energy ratings of different units before making your decision to be on the safe side. This way you will be able to save a lot of costs while offering the most amazing experience to your guests.
Targeted Temperature Control
Air conditioning units that come with electrical heat units provide highly targeted heating and cooling features. These units save a lot of energy costs, and they give the freedom to manage the temperature in each room separately within a single building.
These systems offer complete comfort control to the guests which increase their likelihood to choose you over others every time they need a place to stay.
Final Thoughts
If you wish to get good reviews from your guests and you wish to see them again in your hotel, you need to make sure you install the right air conditioning units in your establishment. There are so many options to choose from and that can be a little overwhelming for some hotel owners.
However, if you keep the above points in mind and then make your decision we are certain that you will soon have the most appropriate and cost-effective air conditioning solution at your disposal.
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