Ulladulla Cafe – Commercial Kitchen & Dining Area Air Conditioning Upgrade
Introduction
Location: Ulladulla
Service: Commercial Split & Cassette AC Installation
Client Type: Cafe / Hospitality Business
Outcome: 25% improved cooling performance + better comfort in kitchen & dining area
A busy Ulladulla cafe needed to replace outdated units that struggled during peak hours. Staff suffered from heat in the kitchen, customers complained about inconsistent comfort, and energy costs were rising. They needed a commercial-grade cooling solution to support long trading hours and a hot food environment.
Summary of Results
- High-efficiency commercial cassette installed in dining area
- Robust wall unit installed in kitchen with improved ventilation
- Temperature stability improved by 25%
- Quieter dining environment
- Better airflow across service counter
Client Background
This popular cafe operates long hours and has constant kitchen heat output. Their old AC:
- Struggled on busy days
- Couldn’t cool the dining area evenly
- Was loud near the service counter
- Used excessive electricity
The Challenge
- High ambient kitchen heat
- Long daily operating hours
- Mixed-use environment (kitchen + dining)
- System must be robust + reliable
- Limited ceiling cavity space
Strategy & Actions Taken
Dual-Zone Commercial Design
- 14kW cassette for dining area
- 7.1kW wall unit for kitchen
Airflow Mapping
Mapped airflow around seating layout and food service areas to reduce hot spots.
Installation During Closed Hours
Completed installation without interrupting trading.
Energy Scheduling Setup
Added auto-off features for closing time + eco mode for low-traffic periods.
Results
| Measurement | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Performance | Poor | 25% improvement |
| Indoor Noise | Loud | Significantly quieter |
| Customer Comfort | Inconsistent | Consistent + stable |
| Kitchen Conditions | Hot | Much improved |
| Energy Costs | High | Reduced |
Client Feedback
“Customers instantly noticed the difference. It’s quieter, cooler and the kitchen is finally bearable on busy days.”
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