What this work involves
Assess cooling load, connections and routes for pipes and condensate. Include shading in the decision.
- Rooms and use
- Indoor and outdoor units
- Pipe routes, noise and maintenance
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Coordinate comfort systems with the chosen insulation and ventilation provisions.
Decide this before construction
Assess the existing detail before selecting products. Then coordinate insulation, ventilation and visible finishes so one improvement does not create an unexamined consequence elsewhere.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep a record of the differences between existing and renewed details. Include product information and locations of components that must remain accessible.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on room count, system type, pipe length and installation. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for air conditioning & cooling. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging air conditioning & cooling?
Refrigerant work should be undertaken by an appropriately qualified specialist. Confirm the contractor and maintenance arrangements beforehand.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.