Air Conditioning Inspections in Reading
At Clifton Energy, as professional energy consultants, we specialise in providing full Air Conditioning Inspections for AC units across Reading and Berkshire. The Energy Performance of Building Regulations was put into place in 2007 and introduces a statutory obligation that any person who controls an air conditioning system with an output more than 12kW, must make sure that the system undergoes a full inspection every 5 years by a qualified assessor.
The price for a TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection depends upon the size, complexity and location of the system. Indicative prices (ex VAT) are outlined below:
Small Systems (12kW to 50kW) – Starting from £300
Medium Systems (50kW to 250kW) – £400 to £600
Large Systems (Over 250kW) – £600 to £1200+
The air conditioning system inspections that we provide in Reading help to identify ways in which the energy consumption of existing air conditioning systems is reduced. At Clifton Energy, our quality assessors provide you with the air conditioning quality inspection report, it can help you to save money, energy and reduce your carbon emissions. For more information on the Air Conditioning Inspections we provide and how Clifton Energy’s consultants can help you, please call our Reading based team today.
What is a TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection?
A TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection will assist with identifying ways where the energy consumption of an existing system can be reduced. When we provide an Air Conditioning Inspection, we’ll provide you with a quality report which will highlight ways where you can save money, save energy and reduce your overall carbon emissions.
Air Conditioning Inspections have been essential since The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 introduced a constitutional requirement that any person who controls or operates an air conditioning system that provides a rated output of more than 12kW must make sure that their system is inspected every 5 years by a professional AC accessor. At Clifton Energy, we’ve been providing TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections at properties and premises across Reading for a number of years, so when you choose our team, you can trust that you’re in the right hands.
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What is the process of a TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection?
When it comes to the TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection, this will involve assessor visiting the site, this is to make sure that the air conditioning units can be inspected along with the associated plant such as air handling units and pumps. The controls for the AC system on site will also be reviewed, as well as maintenance records and any other documentation that relates to the system.
One our team has collected this information; a report will be compiled which will outline the potential energy saving areas. This report also covers any operation anomalies that have been identified, this includes the size and appropriateness of refrigeration plan in relation to cooling loads and the effectiveness of the current maintenance regimes.
You will then receive a certificate that confirms that the inspection has taken place, as well as a report that contains any necessary observations and recommendations. Copies and downloads will also be available on the central register.
For Air Conditioning Inspections in Reading, contact Clifton Energy today
If you’re located in Reading or the surrounding areas and require an TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection for your property or premises, contact the team at Clifton Energy today. We’re home to a team of professional air conditioning system assessors who can carry out a full assessment for your unit, for more information, contact our team today.
FAQs
TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections identify ways in which the energy consumption of existing air conditioning systems can be reduced. The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 introduced a statutory obligation on any person who controls the operation of an air conditioning system, where the effective rated output is more than 12kW, to ensure that their system is inspected every 5 years by a qualified assessor.
The TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection involves a site visit so that the air conditioning units can be inspected along with associated plant such as air handling units and pumps. The controls for the systems on site are reviewed along with maintenance records and any documentation relating to the systems.
Once this information has been collected a report is compiled outlining potential energy savings. The report also comments on any operating anomalies identified, the size and appropriateness of refrigeration plant in relation to cooling loads and the effectiveness of current maintenance regimes.
TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections identify ways in which the energy consumption of existing air conditioning systems can be reduced. Following a site visit a report is compiled outlining potential energy savings. The report also comments on any operating anomalies identified, the size and appropriateness of refrigeration plant in relation to cooling loads and the effectiveness of current maintenance regimes.
The client will receive a certificate confirming that the inspection has taken place and a report containing the observations and recommendations. A copy of these will also be lodged and available for download on the central register: www.ndepcregister.com
The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 introduced a statutory obligation on any person who controls the operation of an air conditioning system, where the effective rated output is more than 12kW, to ensure that their system is inspected every 5 years by a qualified assessor.
The ‘effective rated output’ is based on the total output of all the individual cooling units under the control of one building owner or operator.
The ‘person in control’ refers to the person who controls the technical functioning of the system and not just someone who can alter the temperature.
Air-conditioning system refers to any system where refrigeration is used to provide cooling for the comfort of occupants. Since 2012 the scope of the legislation has widened to include certain process applications where it is possible for an inspection to be carried out. In practice this would include server rooms but highly specialized industrial or manufacturing applications would fall outside the remit of the legislation.
TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections should be carried out every five years, this complies with legal regulations. When it comes to new systems the first inspection must have taken place within five years of the date when the system was first put into service.
The term ‘air conditioning system’ refers to systems where refrigeration is used to provide cooling for the comfort of occupants. Since 2012 the scope of the legislation has widened to cover certain process applications where it’s possible for an inspection to be carried out. In practice, this would also include server rooms but highly specialized industrial or manufacturing applications could fall outside the remit of the legislation.
When it comes to TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection they should be undertaken by a qualified assessor, at Clifton Energy, all of our fully trained energy consultants are fully registered and accredited, you can rest assured you’re in the right hands with Clifton Energy.
Systems containing fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential higher than 5 tonnes of CO2 require an annual leak check to comply with the F-Gas regulations. In practice this means that any system containing more than 2.82 kg of R407C or 2.39 kg of R410A require an annual leak check. Although systems smaller than this are not required to comply with F-Gas regulations, good practice guidelines suggest that regular refrigerant leak checks are essential to ensure that the systems are well maintained and operating efficiently.