Market news
, 14 January 2019
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Toshiba Air Conditioning UK has launched a new website enabling installers and contracting companies to order equipment 24-7, with next day delivery direct to site, depending on when the order is placed.
Equipment available via the site includes Toshiba’s full range of split systems, such as the Mirai entry-level inverter systems, the Shorai residential range of high performance Digital Inverter (DI) and Super Digital Inverter (SDI) heat pumps, and the Daiseikai series for outstanding air quality and comfort.
Depending on the range, indoor units are available via the online ordering system as cassettes, wall-mounted, ceiling-suspended, floor-mounted, and ducted units. It also includes a full range of air conditioning accessories, such as branch kits, headers. T-connectors, standard controls and Microtrol advanced controllers, and Bronz-Glow enhanced condenser protection. Toshiba’saward-winning refrigerant leak detection systems can also be ordered.
As long as they are Refcom or similar approved, installersdo not need an account to use the site; they simply select the units and accessories they need, confirm the order and make payment. Toshiba then arranges delivery anywhere in the UK, according to the customer’s requirements.
David Dunn, managing director of Toshiba Air Conditioning UK, says: “People are very familiar with and comfortable using online sites for making purchases. We believe it is time to bring the same level of ease and convenience to the air conditioning industry. The new site gives users access to a wide range of high performance Toshiba splits, multi-splits and accessories, without having to go to the trouble of opening an account.”
He added: “We believe there is significant pent-up demand for Toshiba’s high quality, innovative air conditioning in the UK. The aim is to provide a user-friendly channel to enablegreateraccessto popular products direct from us, to expand the supply chain for the benefit of all.”
Toshiba makes clear that air conditioning units ordered via the site contain refrigerants covered by the F-Gas Regulations, and that equipment must be installed by competent F-Gas certified personnel.
