5 Reasons to Choose AIRSYS’s School Air Cooling Solutions

School administrators face many challenging decisions, including selecting the right cooling system for their schools. This choice is particularly challenging because it requires balancing critical factors while having a significant, long-term impact on the school’s life.

Schools can’t (and shouldn’t) compromise on a good HVAC system. Yet, unfortunately, schools across the United States still rely on outdated “legacy HVAC” systems that not only fail to meet the needs of modern schools but also often compromise air quality.

AIRSYS understands the unique requirements of school environments. Our School Air Solutions are specifically engineered to address the key factors schools prioritize when selecting a cooling system. Here are five reasons why AIRSYS is the ideal choice for your school’s cooling needs.

1. Superior Product Quality

The true quality of any cooling system is determined by its durability, operational efficiency, reliability, and thoughtful engineering — all aspects that affect the system’s performance and user experience in the short and long term. Our School Air Solutions address each of these criteria.

When it comes to durability, take our BACKPACK™ cooling system, for example. Installed outdoors, it’s engineered to withstand harsh weather with a galvanized steel exterior, further protected by a thermoset polymer coating, creating two layers of corrosion resistance. Indoors, our FOCUS IQ™ unit is also robustly constructed with corrosion-resistant components. These protective designs improve the durability and longevity of the cooling systems. 

In terms of operational efficiency, our School Air Solutions incorporate advanced heat modulation and energy recovery techniques to minimize strain and reach peak performance with minimal resources. The BACKPACK system, for instance, boasts an Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER) up to 40% higher than other leading models, significantly lowering energy consumption without sacrificing performance.

2. Unmatched Protection in the Market

Schools operate under unique pressures — from tight budgets and seasonal schedules to stringent indoor air quality regulations and high occupancy demands. Finding an HVAC solution that addresses all these concerns is complex. Once that solution is in place, it’s understandable why schools want to protect their investment and maximize its long-term value. 

This is where a school HVAC warranty comes in, and at AIRSYS, we’re proud to offer an exclusive, industry-leading 5-year parts warranty for the BACKPACK and FOCUS IQ Rev C units. This warranty is our commitment to ensuring the durability, longevity, and quality that schools need from their HVAC solutions, and most importantly, it comes at no additional cost to customers.

View more details and key features of our 5-year parts warranty. 

3. Simplified Maintenance and Support

Protecting your investment and maximizing value from your HVAC solution also heavily relies on proactive preventative maintenance. Preventative maintenance helps avoid costly repairs and downtime by addressing potential issues before they escalate. To achieve this, maintenance should be performed regularly to ensure consistent monitoring and fast resolution of any emerging issues.

At AIRSYS, we design our School Air Solutions with maintenance accessibility in mind. The BACKPACK unit, for example, incorporates removable fan assemblies and a slide-out filter design, simplifying cleaning and upkeep. Likewise, the FOCUS IQ unit features easily accessible components and removable filter panels for quick cleaning and replacement. These thoughtful designs are intended to make maintenance tasks as effortless as possible. 

Most importantly, if maintenance assistance or support is ever needed, our School Air Solutions come with 24/7/365 serviceability. This round-the-clock support guarantees that your cooling system operates reliably, delivering continuous comfort for students and staff.

4. Long-Term Cost Efficiency

Long-term cost efficiency is achieved in several ways with our School Air Solutions. As described earlier, our cooling solutions employ energy-saving technologies that reduce electricity consumption and lower utility bills. Reliable, durable equipment also contributes to savings by extending the system’s lifespan, especially when combined with simplified maintenance. Finally, our industry-leading 5-year parts warranty, included at no extra cost, provides additional cost savings by minimizing the expense of repairs or replacements over time.

All these factors allow schools to significantly reduce their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over the lifetime of the HVAC system.

5. Improved Learning Environment

A school’s HVAC system plays a crucial role in creating a conducive learning environment through comfortable temperatures, air circulation, and aesthetic design. The good news is that our School Air Solutions provide all of these benefits. At AIRSYS, improving learning environments is our primary focus and one of the most important goals of our units.

For instance, both the BACKPACK and FOCUS IQ can maintain true temperature control, which is increasingly important given teacher shortage and expanding classroom sizes. They also utilize green refrigerant options, which support the health of schools’ students and staff and meet current air quality regulatory requirements. Additionally, the FOCUS IQ unit (installed indoors) features an ultra-quiet mode, making it the quietest in its class, helping students stay focused and comfortable in the classroom. Meanwhile, the BACKPACK unit (installed outdoors) has a compact, architecturally mindful design that blends seamlessly into school exteriors without detracting from the campus’s visual appeal.

With AIRSYS’s School Air Solutions, schools can enhance both comfort and focus, creating the best possible environment for learning.

6. Bonus: Our Promise

At AIRSYS, we’re driven by our mission to challenge what’s possible in the cooling industry. This forward-thinking approach and our high-quality products have earned us the honor of being the preferred cooling and comfort solution provider for K-12 campuses. 

Ready to improve your school’s air quality? Contact us today to learn how our School Air Solutions can benefit your campus. Our team of experts is here to help you create the optimal learning environment for your students and staff.