Air conditioning for your shop

Why air conditioning for your shop?

Customers who feel hot shop for less time. A shop that is too warm in summer makes people walk through faster or avoid the shop altogether. A cool, comfortable environment invites people to stay, try things on and buy.

A good indoor climate also benefits your staff. A sales assistant who stands in a warm space all day performs less well and experiences more work stress. A stable temperature improves comfort at work and reduces sickness absence. Modern air conditioners from Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric use inverter technology, so the system continuously adjusts its output to demand. That is more economical than a system that switches on and off, and it keeps the temperature more stable, even when the door opens regularly.

Where do you place the air conditioner in a shop?

Placement in a shop calls for careful consideration. The air conditioner must cool effectively without disturbing the shopping experience, without a direct airflow on customers at the entrance or on products that are sensitive to temperature changes.

The heat load is greatest at the entrance because the door opens regularly. An air curtain combined with the air conditioner is an effective solution here, and our advisers assess what works best in your situation. For even cooling across the whole shop floor, ceiling cassette units are the most effective choice. They distribute the air through 360 degrees without a direct airflow on customers or products. Our engineers hide pipes in suspended ceilings or cable trunking that match the existing finish, so the installation is as invisible as possible. The outdoor unit is preferably placed on the side or rear facade, out of sight of customers. In shopping centres or rented premises, additional rules from the landlord or shopping centre management sometimes apply, and our advisers will inform you about this during the survey.

What capacity do I need for my shop?

For a shop floor you should allow 0.04 to 0.06 kW per cubic metre, depending on occupancy, lighting and how often the door opens.

These are guidelines. Our advisers calculate the exact figure free of charge during the survey. Have a look at the available Daikin 3.5 kW air conditioners or 5.0 kW for an idea of the range.

What does air conditioning for a shop cost?

The price depends on the model, the capacity needed and the complexity of the installation. For larger retail premises we work with a tailored quote after a survey. Aircobrabant always works with a fixed price including installation, pipework and commissioning.