Whether you operate a hotel, senior living facility or apartment complex, choosing the right commercial heating and cooling units for your property will ensure years of satisfied guests, profitable rooms and cost-effective utility bills.
If you’re on the lookout for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, keep these five factors in mind when choosing the best product:
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Reliability
PTAC units run consistently, day in and day out. An unreliable unit can result in an inhospitable room, which can result in lost revenue for your property. Look for PTAC brands that have a large tried-and-tested install base and are known for their reliable performance.
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Noise Level
Guests don’t sleep well if the AC is rattling throughout the night or they hear loud traffic noise. Look for units with low operating noise levels and with high sound insulation, represented by high Sound Transmission Class and high Outdoor–Indoor Transmission Class ratings.
GE Zoneline® includes an extra seal around the edge and a heavy-duty mastic barrier for comprehensive outdoor noise reduction and two DC fan motors for quiet operation. GE Zoneline is the quietest compared to leading competitors, according to independent third-party testing.
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Efficiency
Room heating and cooling can contribute as much as 70% of a property’s energy costs.* Choose models with a high coefficient of performance efficiency rating and energy efficiency ratio to lower your utility costs and help improve your bottom line.
COP/EER ratings are the ratio of heating or cooling to the amount of electrical input needed to generate it. Higher COP and EER ratings indicate better energy efficiency. The GE Zoneline is, on average, 7% more efficient than the leading competitor’s products.**
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Ease of Maintenance
Well-maintained units deliver optimal comfort and efficiency. Look for features such as easy air filter access, quick-connect power cords and universal heaters so staff can perform these routine tasks.
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners feature a streamlined design that simplifies maintenance, a diagnostics port that helps technicians quickly identify problems and premium guard corrosion protection that keeps parts performing in corrosive environments.
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Product Support
When a unit falls out of service, that leaves a room unoccupied, resulting in lost revenue. Look for a manufacturer that can quickly resolve product issues. GE Appliances technicians can not only service PTACs but also everything from refrigerators to ranges, eliminating the need to call multiple service channels. And GE Appliances is one of the only manufacturers that has nationwide coverage for HVAC service.
With over 90 models of GE Zoneline Air Conditioners available, find the perfect match for your next hospitality project.
*According to a GE Appliances Key Account Survey.
**Zoneline AZ45 and AZ65 Series base models, average for EER and COPs ratings per AHRI listing May 2016. Efficiency benefits may vary by model and region.