When installing an air conditioning system in a commercial building, certain air conditioner accessories are often mandatory. Unlike residential air conditioners that are typically monitored when they're being used, commercial units often need to operate with little or no supervision. Air conditioner accessories can help a commercial air conditioning system operate safely and efficiently with little human intervention.

When searching for air conditioner accessories information, ask what the specific commercial application requires. Will an employee be available to turn on and adjust the air conditioner as needed? Do any of the employees have health concerns that would prompt a special filtration system? If you don't know the circumstances under which the unit will be functioning, accessorize the unit to make it as safe and efficient as the budget allows. When purchasing air conditioner accessories, consider the following:

1. Find air conditioner accessories distributors that offer controllers and thermostats.

2. Install a condensate pump in ductless air conditioners.

3. Purchase filters from air conditioner accessories suppliers or filter manufacturers.

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Purchase controllers and thermostats from air conditioner accessories suppliers

Air conditioner controllers and thermostats are installed on air conditioning units to control and limit the unit's temperature output. Thermostats can be programmed to continuously monitor a space's temperature and adjust the air conditioner as needed to maintain the desired temperature. Controllers and thermostats are often needed in commercial applications when a person is not available to monitor the air conditioner.

I recommend: Browse Metropac Industries' air conditioner accessories list of temperature controls. The national air conditioner accessories provider offers controls and thermostats for a variety of commercial air conditioning installations. Control the temperature in a commercial air conditioning system with a refrigeration controller from G & O Thermal Supply Company. The controller is easily installed with a mounting clip.

Buy condensate pumps from an air conditioner accessories manufacturer

Condensate pumps are use to remove moisture than accumulates in ductless air conditioners. These pumps prevent the growth of mold and bacteria that can occur with the onset of moisture. Installing a condensate pump in a commercial air conditioning system prolongs the life of the system and protects the health of employees.

I recommend: Order a Hartell Mini-Split condensate pump from Hartell Pumps for air conditioner installations with limited space. This condensate pump can be used with air conditioner units rated up to 25,000 BTUs. Find a variety of air conditioner condensate pumps at Little Giant Pump Company. The manufacturer offers mini pumps as well as full-size pumps.

Include filters on your air conditioner accessories list

Air conditioner filters trap airborne pollutants such as dust, dander and pollen. Installing filters in an air conditioning system keep employees, especially those with allergies, breathing easier as the unit moves air around the building. Some air filters offer additional protection by actively working to reduce allergens.

I recommend: American Filtration offers several allergen reduction air conditioner filters than can be custom sized for your commercial application. The manufacturer also offers specialty filters not listed in its catalog. Find air conditioner accessories for sale online, including a large inventory of filters, at HVACR Supplies. For additional air conditioner accessories suppliers, use the air conditioner accessories directory at IndustryNet.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Be sure your air conditioner accessories are compatible with the system's BTUs. This unit of measurement, formally called British Thermal Units, rates the level of thermal energy your air conditioning system produces. An air conditioner that is too powerful for an accessory can cause damage to the component.