Shop Air Conditioning in Kent
A shop's cooling needs change as the sun reaches the glazing, customers arrive and the entrance door opens. Tovan arranges air conditioning installations for shops in Kent, with the layout planned around your sales floor, counter and stock. Start with an online estimate for a wall mounted system or contact us about a more complex retail space.
Why choose Tovan
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Fitted across Kent Installing across Kent, subject to availability
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12 month installation guarantee Plus the manufacturer's warranty, registered for you
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Price confirmed first Before you pay any deposit
Will air conditioning work if my shop door stays open?
An open entrance allows outdoor air into the shop and conditioned air out. How much this affects cooling depends on the opening, weather, footfall and how long the door is open. It should be part of the design discussion, not discovered after installation.
Tell us whether your door is normally closed, opens automatically or stays propped open during trading. A larger unit is not a guaranteed solution to a permanently open frontage. Discuss a practical entrance policy while preserving safe access and the premises' ventilation arrangements.
Manufacturer guidance also treats door use, trading patterns and internal heat gains as factors in retail heating demand. Read Mitsubishi Electric's explanation of retail heating loads.
Why is the front of my shop hotter than the back?
A glazed frontage can create a particularly warm customer area while the rear feels comfortable. Lighting, powered displays and equipment can add to the difference. Record where the problem occurs and the time of day, rather than sending only the total floor area.
- Photograph the frontage from inside and outside.
- Note which part receives direct sun and at what time.
- Show tall shelving, changing rooms and any separate stockroom.
- List equipment that gives off noticeable heat during trading.
Shading may be worth considering alongside cooling. A system should be selected around the actual heat load and air distribution; a generic square metre recommendation is only a starting point.
See your installed price
Answer a few quick questions about your rooms and property for an estimated installed price, confirmed after an installation check.
- Installing across Kent, subject to availability
- Final price confirmed before any deposit
- Manufacturer warranty plus our 12 month installation guarantee
Where can an air conditioner go without losing display space?
A wall mounted unit needs clear air circulation and maintenance access. It should not be hidden behind shelving or discharge directly at a queue, checkout operator or fitting room seat. Tell us about future display changes so a proposed position does not immediately become obstructed.
Where there is a suitable ceiling void, a ceiling cassette may keep walls free. Its structural support, ceiling access, drainage and service space still need assessment, and it is quoted individually. A wall mounted system may be simpler where a suitable wall is available.
A separate stockroom behind a closed door may need its own assessment. Comfort air conditioning should not be treated as temperature controlled storage for products with specific storage requirements.
What if my shop has no obvious outdoor unit position?
Send photos of any rear yard, side passage or other potential position, together with the approximate route back to the indoor unit. Outdoor equipment needs suitable airflow, access for servicing and a route that can be installed within the chosen model's limits.
Shared access, neighbours, the public pavement and a landlord's restrictions can all affect what is practical. A concealed corner is not automatically a suitable location. If you lease the premises, establish what the landlord or managing agent will allow before committing to equipment or building work. Any required consents need checking for the particular property.
Can installation be planned around shop opening hours?
Tell us which areas must stay accessible, when deliveries arrive and when customers are least likely to be present. We can discuss the work sequence, drilling, protection of stock and any electrical interruption before agreeing the job. Do not assume the shop can trade normally throughout every part of an installation.
For example, a narrow shop with a rear stockroom needs a plan for moving equipment through the sales floor without blocking the entrance. Evening or other special access arrangements must be agreed in advance.
How do I get a shop air conditioning quote?
Use our online business quote for an initial wall mounted system estimate. Include the entrance door use, shopfront photos, opening hours and areas you want conditioned. If the layout is uncertain or you want a cassette, contact Tovan for an individual quotation.
Tovan confirms the specification and final price after the installation check. Independent installation businesses with their own company F Gas certification carry out the refrigerant work. Read our commercial installation overview and installation costs guide for the shared process and cost factors. Installation coverage is checked against your postcode and job details.