Getting your heating or cooling system right means more than picking a brand or pretty design. If you mis-size a system, you could end up with higher bills, poor comfort, or costly maintenance. That’s why HVAC calculators are absolutely essential tools, whether you’re a professional, a specifier, or a homeowner planning improvements.
At Orion Air Sales, we’ve put together a suite of free HVAC calculators to help you make smarter, more accurate decisions. These include tools for sizing heat pumps & air conditioners, estimating refrigerant gas charge, running cost estimators, and more. orionairsales.co.uk
馃敡 What Calculators We Offer
Here are some of the useful tools on our page:
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Refrigerant Pressure Comparator — lets you select a refrigerant and temperature, then shows what the saturation pressure should be (in kPa, bar or psi). Useful for both installation & diagnostics. orionairsales.co.uk
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Gas Charge Calculator — calculates how much extra refrigerant is needed when the pipework exceeds standard length. Great for ensuring efficiency and compliance. orionairsales.co.uk
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AC & Heat Pump Sizing Calculator — input your room’s dimensions and intended use (bedroom, office, workshop, etc.), and get a recommendation for system size, including a safety buffer. orionairsales.co.uk
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Running Cost Estimator — compare electricity cost, heat pump performance (COP), and usage hours to estimate daily or yearly running costs. Helps you weigh options based on real‐life budgets. orionairsales.co.uk
✅ How to Get the Best Results
To make the most of these calculators, keep in mind:
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Always measure your space accurately: length, width, height. False assumptions lead to oversizing or undersizing.
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Know your usage type (bedroom vs retail vs workshop etc.), which affects how much power / heat you really need.
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Use up-to-date refrigerant data, especially as newer, lower GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants are becoming more standard.
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Factor in real operating conditions — drafty rooms, insulation quality, occupancy, etc., because those impact performance.
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Always build in a safety / margin buffer (most tools do this) to account for unusual weather, peak loads, etc.
馃挕 Why These Tools Help You Save Money & Hassle
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Better first decisions — reduces guesswork and risk of buying an underpowered or overpowered system.
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Compliance & efficiency — ensures systems meet regulatory and safety standards (e.g., refrigerant handling, correct Sizing).
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Lower running costs — well-sized systems work more efficiently, so they consume less energy, need less maintenance.
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Customer confidence — if you’re a contractor, being able to show your client the maths builds trust.
馃攳 How to Use Orion’s HVAC Calculator Page
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Go to the Useful HVAC Calculators page on Orion Air Sales. orionairsales.co.uk
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Choose the tool you need (e.g., sizing calculator, gas charge, running cost).
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Fill in the required fields (room dimensions, refrigerant type, extra pipe length, electricity rate, usage hours, etc.).
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Review the results and make sure they make sense with your site or home environment.
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If uncertain, contact us — we can help you interpret results or suggest components.
Final Thoughts
Using proper HVAC calculators isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s an essential step in getting the best performance, lowest cost, and longest life out of your system. Whether you're selecting a heat pump, putting together specs for a commercial job, or trying to reduce your own home energy bills, these tools can be immensely helpful.
Check out Orion Air Sales’ calculator page today, try them out, and feel free to reach out if you’d like help or clarification.
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