Can an air conditioner be installed in a ceiling?
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Ceiling cassette air conditioners work well in a wide variety of business premises because they do not have to fix onto a wall or window. Because they are ceiling-mounted, you can install them in a broad range of room sizes and types, and they will work with most standard ceilings.
Which type of AC is best for office?

Multiple split AC is ideal for an office with many rooms. Consider central AC when you want to cover an entire building. The installation charge is also quite high for a centralized AC system. You can also get suggestions from AC dealers if you have any queries related to AC installation for various building types.
What is the AC in the ceiling called?
Suspended air conditioning units are fitted to the ceiling to provide fast and effective cooling in large spaces. Suspended air conditioner units, sometimes referred to as ceiling suspended air con units, fit directly onto the ceiling and feature swing louvres which effectively distribute cool air around a large space.
Which type of AC is used in office?
The multi-split air conditioning system is commonly used in office, restaurants, shops and doctor’s rooms. It will always be preferable for this aircon system to use fewer outdoor units in order to save outdoor space.

Why air conditioners are best placed near the ceiling?
The density of cold air is higher and will therefore settle down and cool the room much more evenly. Imagine an air conditioner located at a lower level that can not cool the warmer air because it would be against the natural circulation. That’s why air-conditioner units placed near the top of the ceiling of the rooms.
What is ceiling mounted AC?
Unlike ceiling cassette’ units which are placed within a false ceiling, under ceiling AC units are usually mounted near a wall and just below ceiling height. Whilst they are not considered as aesthetically pleasing as ceiling cassettes, they are a far more powerful option in terms of air flow.
What is a ceiling cassette air conditioner?
A ceiling cassette is one of the types of ductless mini-split systems. In this system, the indoor air handler is not installed on a wall or floor. Instead, it is installed in the ceiling. The rest of the components are hidden away behind the ceiling. Conditioned air is released through a small discharge grille.
What is a commercial air conditioner?
Commercial AC units usually combine the heating and cooling units in a single rooftop package, which prevents the noise it causes from interfering with occupants’ work. Keeping the package on the roof also helps the business conserve physical space.
How do commercial air conditioners work?
The compressor compresses refrigerant, increasing its pressure and temperature. Hot, outside air is blown over the refrigerant vapor by the condenser to liquefy it. The expansion valve changes refrigerant into a low-pressure liquid, thus cooling it.
Why is it desirable to install air conditioner near the ceiling of a room and not close to the floor?
Air molecules near the ceiling get cooled, become denser and sink while warmer air moleculus below being lighter rise to the top, get cooled, become denser and sink once more, thereby sets up conventional current.
What are the different types of ceiling air conditioners?
Ceiling Mounted Air Conditioners Ceiling AC units are particularly suitable in offices, schools, restaurants and retail environments. There are two types of ceiling unit; ‘Ceiling Cassettes’ and ‘Under-Ceiling’. Both types provide very effective cooling and heating and are ideal when wall space is at a premium.
What is a ceiling AC unit?
Ceiling AC units are particularly suitable in offices, schools, restaurants and retail environments. There are two types of ceiling unit; ‘Ceiling Cassettes’ and ‘Under-Ceiling’.
Can I install an under ceiling air conditioner in a restaurant?
Due to the high power levels of these under ceiling air conditioners we do not recommend installing them in offices, restaurants (although they are suitable for fast food restaurants) or for residential applications. For these types of installations, we would recommend, wall, cassette or ducted units.
What is the difference between ceiling cassettes and under ceiling AC units?
Unlike ceiling cassette’ units which are placed within a false ceiling, under ceiling AC units are usually mounted near a wall and just below ceiling height. Whilst they are not considered as aesthetically pleasing as ceiling cassettes, they are a far more powerful option in terms of air flow.