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TYPE OF AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT OFFERED BY
AMV AIR CONDITIONING INC.

With our knowledge, experience and back round in the industry, we at AMV Air Conditioning can provide our customers with several ways to control their indoor comfort as well as help ensure the quality of the indoor air is maximized. Our experience allows us to put our customers in the drivers seat when deciding what they want to do with their home. Majority of our customers have self educated themselves about air conditioning, if you are one of these people who know what they want, we will simply take in your information, concepts and ideas and go over the pro and cons with you. If you simply don't have a clue what you want we will take the time to go over the different options available to you based on how your home is constructed or if it is a new home we will be glad to go over any preliminary drawings with you and your architect. By having the ability to design and install your air conditioning system by our in house staff, it allows AMV Air Conditioning Inc. to maintain full control of our project from start to finish (unlike a the other a/c contractors, we don't subcontract any portion of the installation work and service work, with exception to the electrical work that needs to be done by a licensed electrician.) Never make an EXTREME decision when it comes to controlling your indoor environment. Know and understand the company you are about to contract your work out to. Take your time to gather your information to allow yourself to make an EDUCATED decision.


Image displays AMV Air Conditioning Inc A/C design workstation

The following will showcase (9) methods of air conditioning that is commonly designed and installed by AMV Air Conditioning Inc in Hawaii's residential and commercial installations as well as a description of each method used to control your indoor comfort. The following will showcase:
DUCTLESS SPLIT SYSTEMS
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
CENTRAL AIR WITH THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED ZONE DAMPERS
THE UNICO SYSTEM WITH THE UNIQUE 2 INCH SUPPLY OUTLETS
WINDOW AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
COMMERCIAL CHILLED WATER AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
COMMERCIAL AIR COOLED PACKAGED CHILLER UNITS
COMMERCIAL DUCTED SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
DUCTLESS SPLIT SYSTEM (RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS)
This type of system requires that the installation work be done by a licensed contractor. There are (8) types of ductless split systems configurations that is available in the industry and they are as follows:
WALL MOUNTED TYPE UNIT
HIGH EFFICIENCY WALL MOUNTED TYPE UNIT WITH A PLASMA AIR FILTER
CEILING SUSPENDED OR HUNG TYPE UNIT
CEILING RECESSED CASSETTE TYPE UNIT
UNIVERSAL FLOOR MOUNTED AND CEILING SUSPENDED TYPE UNIT
DUAL ZONE WALL MOUNTED UNITS
TRI ZONE WALL MOUNTED UNITS
(VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW) VRF SYSTEM - more information coming soon
When choosing a split system make sure all factors are taken into consideration, mainly the decibel ratings of the indoor units, different manufactures make the same capacity unit but may vary in the sound levels that emits from the indoor unit. Split systems also differ in their physical dimensions, for the same capacity you will have units that vary in physical dimensions. Latest evolvements in ductless split system include units that now reach an operating efficiency of 12.00 SEER and some models also have a plasma air filter to help maintain a cleaner indoor air conditioned environment. AMV Air Conditioning Inc. recommends and installs the Fujitsu and Mitsubishi Electric ductless split system for its dependability and good local support to meet its service needs.




WALL MOUNTED DUCTLESS SPLIT SYSTEM
View our LINKS section for additional information





WALL MOUNTED DUCTLESS SPLIT SYSTEM (HIGH EFFICIENCY UNIT WITH INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) PLASMA INDOOR AIR FILTER)
Fujitsu offers a high efficiency rated unit for their System 9K to 24K BTU CQ and CXQ Model that comes with a plasma filter to help maintain the quality of your indoor air. Warrant is now 2 years parts and 6 years compressor. View our LINKS section for additional information





CEILING SUSPENDED DUCTLESS SPLIT UNITS
View our LINKS section for additional information.





CEILING RECESSED CASSETTE DUCTLESS SPLIT UNITS
This type of unit allows a homeowner to save their walls for more decorative things. A ceiling cassette unit can be installed in a floor joist. View our LINKS section for additional information.





FLOOR MOUNTED OR CEILING SUSPENDED DUCTLESS SPLIT UNITS

This type of unit can be mounted on the floor of your room or be suspended from the ceiling. View our LINKS section for additional information.





DUAL ZONE DUCTLESS SPLIT UNITS
This type of unit allows you to cool off two rooms (same cooling capacity for both rooms) using a single compressor unit. Each indoor unit comes with its wireless remote controller that allows each indoor unit to operated independently or simultaneously. View our LINKS section for additional information.





TRI ZONE DUCTLESS SPLIT UNITS
This type of unit allows you to cool off three rooms (same cooling capacity for both rooms and a larger capacity for one of the three rooms) using a single compressor unit. Each indoor unit comes with its wireless remote controller that allows each indoor unit to operated independently or simultaneously. View our LINKS section for additional information.





CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS)
Highly recommend qualified and licensed contractors install this type of system (ask for references possible) These systems consist of an indoor air handling unit and outdoor condensing unit. Air handling unit can be installed vertically on a stand in a closet or horizontally in the attic. The myths of central air conditioning is that it way to expensive to operate or way to costly to install. Yes a central air conditioning system installation if not planned properly will be too expensive to operate on a monthly basis. Unlike ductless splits systems, central air conditioning comes in operating efficiencies that range from 10.00 SEER up to 16.00 SEER, it gives the buyer the opportunity to chose how efficient they would want their system to be (the higher the SEER rating the less you will pay in electricity for your comfort). Central air conditioning offers other benefits by maintaining the aesthetics of the home by having vents installed in the ceiling or hidden in a soffit at the base of a coffered ceiling. Unlike having an air conditioning appliance mounted on your living room wall.




TYPE OF CEILING AND WALL VENTS INSTALLED WITH OUR CENTRAL AIR SYSTEMS
Fix pattern type supply air devices (4-way, 3-way, 2-way, 1-way type throw patterns)




Modular type supply air device (allow users the ability to change air flow direction if needed)



Wall mounted type side discharge supply air devices (although seen installed in some track homes on Oahu done by mainland air conditioning contractors, not recommended for ceiling applications because it will give conditioned space a very drafty feeling, meaning it will make your toes uncomfortably cold)


Image shows various ways to install wall type registers including one that was painted to blend into a custom built in entertainment center.


Filtered return air intake grilles with a hinged opening to house a 1 inch thick air filter (recommended for ease of doing the preventive maintenance by homeowner)

Image shows a filtered return air intake grille. When opened a high efficiency air filter is exposed allowing user to remove and replace their filters with ease..



CENTRAL AIR SYSTEMS ENHANCED WITH THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED ZONE DAMPERS

Highly recommend qualified and licensed contractors install this type of system (ask for references if possible). A zone controlled system will complement any central air system that has been designed to cool off several rooms within a home. By having a zone controlled system installed with your central air unit, it will give the user the ability to turn the unit on and off on demand from each zone. Zone controlled systems also allows the unit to maintain an even temperature regardless of the way the sun is impacting that particular side of the home because the cooling thermostat installed in that zone will monitor the room temperature and help the unit compensate for the additional heat load in the zone..



BELOW ILLUSTRATES A SYSTEM OPERATING WITH 4 ZONES:





BELOW ILLUSTRATES A SYSTEM OPERATING WITH UP TO SEVEN ZONES





UNICO CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM:
This is a unique method to air conditioning a residential and commercial space, there we highly recommend only qualified and licensed contractors install this Unico System. Before choosing a contractor to install your Unico System you may want to ask for job references to make sure the contractor has successfully completed a Unico System installation with no complaints from the customer. AMV Air Conditioning Inc has a list of clients that has this Unico System installed from Governor Linda Lingle's Mansion fronting Queens Hospital to several home owners and also a home owner that has this system installed in three of his homes on the island of Oahu.

The Unico System has provided answers for AMV Air Conditioning Inc's customer where we have been in situations where there are times when a customer insist on having central air conditioning installed in a home but cannot install a conventional ducted split central air system because there is no room in the attic for the large ductwork and even the air handling unit. With the Unico mini duct system we are able to provide some of our customers with an answer to having central air conditioning installed when other a/c contractors simply tell them that their only option is to install a ductless split system. Read the following benefits and features below:

Concerned that adding air conditioning will ruin the beauty of your home? You don't have to be, with

Unico System is the mini-duct air conditioning system that requires little-to-no remodeling and preserves the original aesthetics of your home. Consider these benefits

  • Fits any decor
  • Removes more moisture
  • Even, draft-free temperatures (outlet placement is away from traffic or seating areas)
  • Quiet, superior comfort
  • Able to accessorize with an indoor air purification system (breath clean air)
  • Simple to Maintain
  • Water heater can be utilized for indoor heating
  • Overcomes majority of Hawaii's Central Air conditioning challenges due to compactness.
  • Finished product will look unobtrusive and highly aesthetically appealing.

Unico System Air Handling Unit Installations:



The following example is a testimony of the creative approach AMV Air Conditioning Inc takes in helping our customers find solutions for their installation challenges. With no attic space in an all wooden open beam ceiling home, we set aside a closet to install the air handling unit the Unico flex duct as show on the left was routed up next to the ridge beam. A wooden soffit was later built to conceal the duct flex ducts and the Unico oak wooden outlets were installed on both side of the walls providing this new master suite with central air. This master suite and study used to be cooled off with two ductless split systems, being near the ocean this was problem the indoor unit kept of falling apart from corrosion, the new air handling unit was coated with PSX and Heresite VR-514 to help increase its life expectancy.




Sample Unico Outlets:



Window Air Conditioning
This type of system requires no special license to purchase and most installation can be done by handyman or by the homeowners themselves.




COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONING

Generally installed in commercial type applications and is used in residential applications with homes that have flat roofs with no attic spaces. In this type of application sheet metal ducts are installed exposed on the rooftop of the home.




COMMERCIAL CHILLED WATER AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
Installed only in commercial type applications where chilled water is a source for air conditioning the building. The ductless application being shown here is like a ductless split system but with no compressor unit, makes cool air by piping it into the building chilled water system.





COMMERCIAL AIR COOLED PACKAGED CHILLER UNITS

Installed only in commercial type applications this system is the main source of air conditioning for a commercial building by producing chilled water to each air conditioned zone.





COMMERCIAL DUCTED SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
Installed for commercial applications only, large cooling capacities up to 20 tons of cooling (240,000 BTU's)


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