Customized AAON Solutions for Unique Building Needs

AAON is committed to innovation and engineering excellence, offering premium-quality HVAC performance and supporting lifetime customer relationships through outstanding serviceability and support that prioritizes energy efficiency, and energy savings.

Understanding Unique Building Requirements

Building Considerations – Physical constraints could require flexible unit sizing and orientation, especially in retrofit building applications where packaged units or modular cooling equipment must fit through tight spaces.

Ventilation and Humidity Control – Buildings with fluctuating occupancy or specific requirements must handle varying sensible and latent loads. Air conditioning equipment can be configured to handle high humidity loads to provide comfortable space conditions.

Zoning and Airflow Complexities – Buildings with multiple zones may require specific airflow settings and configurations to handle varying loads in the space. Proper temperature and temperature distribution rely on the right combination of variable speed drives, controls, and damper strategies to ensure constant airflow where needed and peak efficiency where possible.

AAON Customized HVAC Solutions

AAON offers flexible solutions that help maximize system efficiency, efficient operation, and precise control for your HVAC system, cooling system, and heating system - including heat pump options on select HVAC units.

Modular Systems

Modular air handling units offer practical design flexibility to meet diverse building requirements and physical constraints. These units can be configured as split systems by pairing an air handling unit with a remote condensing unit. For larger units, the modular construction simplifies customization and potential future expansions. For complex installations with limited space, a V3 unit, for example, can pass through standard 36-inch wide by 80-inch tall doors.

Variable Capacity Control

HVAC equipment can be equipped with variable speed drives or variable capacity compressors to achieve precise load matching. These compressors vary the volume of refrigerant flow to control humidity and cooling loads for the conditioned air in the space. High‑efficiency motors achieve international efficiency ratings above IE5, allowing for greater turndown at part‑load conditions. These features support high performance HVAC, HVAC efficiency, and energy savings, helping organizations reduce energy bills and overall energy costs.

Airflow Control Configurations

AAON offers various airflow control configurations such as Single Zone VAV, VAV, CAV (constant airflow), and Makeup Air to meet the unique requirements of a zone or space. These strategies enhance system performance, improve temperature distribution, and help maintain an efficient system across changing occupancy and environment conditions.

AAON Approach to Customization

AAON differentiates itself by combining robust construction with deep flexibility in configuration—ideal for complex HVAC systems in commercial buildings.

Customization is provided through extensive configurability across its product lines.

Flexibility in heating options such as electric, gas, and hot water and steam coils; and cooling options such as 6‑row evaporator coils and chilled water coils.

For larger applications, AAON offers units ranging from 45–261 tons, matching capacity needs for diverse building types and conditioned space requirements.

Energy Efficiency is Maximized

Efficiency is maximized through load matching technologies and energy recovery options that reduce energy usage and energy costs.

• Load Matching: Variable capacity and variable speed drives operate efficiently during part‑load conditions, contributing to peak efficiency and efficient operation.

• Energy Recovery: Factory‑installed sensible or enthalpy energy recovery wheels or fixed plate energy recovery are offered on select tonnages. AAONAIRE® energy recovery wheels pre‑condition the incoming outdoor air, significantly reducing the heating and cooling loads placed on the mechanical system and improving energy savings. Economizers also provide efficiency by utilizing “free cooling” when outdoor air temperature conditions are favorable, which reduces the need for mechanical cooling and energy use.

Air Quality is Improved

Air quality is improved through premium filtration options and thoughtful ventilation design.

• High Efficiency Filtration: Options like MERV 14 air filter selections, and the capability to use up to 100% outdoor air through low‑leakage economizers, can ensure fresh air delivery to the space. Certain units also offer UV light options to inactivate pathogens in the airstream. Maintaining a clean filter (and replacing a dirty filter) minimizes HVAC inefficiency that can make your system work harder and consume more energy with less energy benefit.

Long‑Term Cost Savings

Long‑term cost savings are available through durable features and options that reduce overall ownership energy costs while simplifying future maintenance.

• Durability and Longevity: AAON double‑wall rigid polyurethane foam‑injected panel construction increases thermal resistance, reduces air leakage, and attenuates sound, providing a robust and durable design. The panels are made of G90 galvanized steel to increase the life of the unit and protect against corrosion, supporting a more efficient system over time.

• Corrosion Protection: Options like polymer E‑coated coils and interior corrosion protection safeguard components, enhancing long‑term durability, especially for HVAC equipment exposed to challenging environment conditions.

• Reduced Downtime & HVAC Performance Testing: AAON equipment prioritizes efficient system serviceability, with accessible cabinets, hinged access doors, and clearly labeled components and color‑coded wiring diagrams. Rigorous performance testing is conducted on all AAON equipment to ensure proper system performance.