As the Australian climate is prevailingly hot, a considerable amount of buildings utilize some type of air conditioning. The most widespread among them are wall, window, or ceiling mounted models. The roof-mounted versions have been mostly used for commercial air conditioning. However, there is a new tendency to use rooftop units for residential air conditioning as well.
Roof-mounted air conditioners: aspects you should know about
Compared to a split system, this AC unit is larger and more complicated in terms of operating. All components needed for creating and distributing cool or hot air are contained in the large module placed on the rooftop. The technical team needs only to securely attach the unit to the rooftop construction and route it through the ducts available in the ceiling. An obvious benefit of such installation is that in case of routine maintenance, problems, or repairs a technician has to check the rooftop unit alone. It is less time-consuming and cheaper than troubleshooting several components of a split system and its connections.
The size of the unit depends on the required capacity
Commercial air conditioners are larger in size due to the amount of space they need to service. Besides, the rooftops of commercial or public buildings are flat that is ideal for roof-mounted air conditioners. Apparently, air conditioners intended for residential use are smaller and less weighty. However, you will need a professional to estimate whether your roof is robust enough for such installation.
The Mosman Air Conditioning offers advanced rooftop AC installation
In some cases, property owners prefer the rooftop installation for split air conditioning systems as well. The most common reasons behind such a decision:
- not enough space for the outdoor unit at the ground level,
- the owner’s desire to keep the outdoor module out of view or public access.
Our experienced specialists can install AC even on a pitched roof if necessary, but that will require additional equipment, expenses, and specialists. Reach out, and we will find a solution.