General questions
What are the advantages of air conditioning?
Rooms can be cooled and heated with modern air conditioning units.
- Improved concentration and productivity thanks to a cool room environment
- Restful sleep thanks to a pleasant room temperature in the bedroom
- Better air quality thanks to high-quality filters that effectively filter out dust, pollen and other air pollutants, which is particularly beneficial for people with respiratory diseases and allergy sufferers.
- Pleasant room climate thanks to the reduction or regulation of air humidity
- Increased longevity of electronic devices, wooden and upholstered furniture, furnishings and works of art, as heat and high humidity can damage them.
How does an air conditioner work?
The devices we use are air-to-air heat pumps. The outside air is used to generate cooling and heating energy.
What types of air conditioning systems do you offer?
We offer mobile, split and multi-split air conditioning systems
What is the difference between a split and a multi-split system?
A split system consists of an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. A multi-split system consists of an outdoor unit and several indoor units.
How often should an air conditioning system be serviced?
In the private sector, annual maintenance is recommended. In commercial premises, twice a year.
How much does an air conditioning system cost to purchase and operate?
The purchase costs depend on the size of the system and the scope of the installation. The running costs depend on the service life of the system. As the efficiency of an air conditioning system in heating mode is significantly higher than that of a gas or oil heating system, lower heating costs can be expected.
Installation and maintenance
How long does it take to install an air conditioning system?
The installation time depends on the size of the system and the number of indoor units. The installation of a split air conditioning system in a detached house is estimated to take between one and four days, depending on the number of units.
Can I install an air conditioning system myself?
Special equipment is required for installation. In addition, only an authorized company may work with the refrigerants used.
What preparations are necessary before installing an air conditioning system?
It is an advantage if a separate power line with a fuse is provided.
What does maintenance for air conditioning systems involve?
Maintenance involves an electrical check of the system. The appliances are cleaned. Filters are cleaned. The indoor unit is disinfected. The system is checked for leaks.
What should I do if the air conditioning system no longer cools?
If the system is switched on electrically but is not working, you should contact us immediately to rectify the fault.
Special systems
What is a mobile air conditioning system and who is it suitable for?
A mobile air conditioning unit is a location-independent system. It can be used for different rooms and is suitable, for example, for tenants of apartments in which the installation of a fixed system is not permitted.
Can I also use an air conditioning unit in winter?
Our air conditioning units are air-to-air heat pumps that can also be used to provide cost-effective heating in winter.
Which air conditioning system is suitable for a large room?
A split or multi-split system.
Energy efficiency and the environment
Are air conditioning systems environmentally friendly?
Especially when used for heating, the efficiency is significantly higher than with gas or oil heating, so air conditioning systems are more efficient in this respect. Furthermore, we only use the environmentally friendly refrigerant R32
How can I reduce the energy consumption of my air conditioning system?
The Panasonic air conditioners we recommend have a high energy efficiency rating of A+++ and are therefore already extremely energy-efficient.
Outdated technologies usually result in higher power consumption and lower efficiency. Modern inverter technology, on the other hand, ensures that the cooling or heating output increases or decreases as required and at the same time adapts to the room temperature to save energy.
Our trained air conditioning technicians will be happy to advise you on other ways to keep the energy consumption of your air conditioning system as low as possible.
What subsidies are available for the purchase of an air conditioning system?
BAFA subsidies are available depending on the choice of appliances. Most of the devices we install are eligible for subsidies. Please feel free to contact us.