Able

If you have ever noticed the name Fujitsu on an air conditioner in a Maltese flat, hotel or office, there is a good chance it came through Able Company Ltd. Able is the only approved distributor of the Fujitsu General brand in Malta, which means it brings in the equipment, designs the installation, fits it and looks after it afterwards. The team specialises in air conditioning and works on projects of every size, from a small wall-mounted unit to a large commercial system.

The business is based on Triq l-Inginerija, in the Mrieħel business district of Birkirkara, close to the central road network that links Valletta, Sliema and the airport. Anyone buying a property, fitting out a business unit or replacing worn-out equipment can start by writing to Able through the form on this page. Our directory page for air conditioning companies in Malta lists other suppliers if you want to compare.

About Able and the Fujitsu General brand

Able Company Ltd was established in 2006 and has more than twenty years of experience in air conditioning equipment. Its mission is to offer the best possible product and service to every client, and the exclusive Fujitsu General distribution agreement is the backbone of that approach. Fujitsu General is an international manufacturer of high-end air conditioning products and has won a considerable number of awards for economy, design and environmental performance.

The brand's catalogue is wide, with models for different budgets, efficiency levels, power outputs and technologies, so you can choose between a basic room unit and a high-specification designer model without changing supplier. Domestic split units carry a standard five year warranty, which can be extended to ten years. Able's pitch is a decade of worry-free comfort, and the extended cover is tied to keeping up regular servicing.

For people relocating, a supplier with a long record and manufacturer backing is reassuring. Our Malta relocation guide covers the other practical steps of setting up a home, and our guide to Malta's weather explains why cooling is a priority for most households between May and October.

Split units for homes and shops

Split units are the most common choice for homes and small shops. An outdoor unit connects to one or more indoor units, and Able supplies several indoor formats. Wall-mounted models come in designer ranges with slim bodies, a human sensor that lowers output when a room is empty, and weekly, programme and sleep timers set from a wireless remote. Standard and eco ranges offer compact designs, low noise modes for the outdoor unit and a powerful mode that runs at maximum airflow for twenty minutes to cool a room quickly.

Floor and ceiling units suit rooms where wall space is limited, and can be installed as floor, concealed, half concealed or wall-mounted units. Four-way and circular-flow cassettes fit into false ceilings and spread air widely, which suits larger rooms. Duct types hide above the ceiling and are available in slim, mini and medium static pressure versions with built-in drain pumps. Multi split systems connect two to eight indoor units to one outdoor unit, a good solution for homes with several bedrooms or for shops and hotels.

One useful feature for businesses is a server room function. Two units are connected so that they can alternate, back each other up if one fails, or work together when one unit cannot cope. A 10°C heat operation setting stops an unoccupied room from falling below that temperature.

VRF, air to water and ventilation

Larger buildings call for different equipment. Able supplies the Fujitsu AIRSTAGE range of VRF systems, short for variable refrigerant flow, in which a single outdoor system serves many indoor units. The range includes heat recovery models that cool one area while heating another, plus heat pump models for flexible building design, and smaller types for homes, shops and small buildings that need a low sound level. Offices, retail premises and hotels are typical settings, and our guides to Malta's financial services sector and iGaming industry show the sort of busy office environments that rely on dependable climate control.

The WATERSTAGE air to water range provides heating and hot water with a heat pump. It comes in split, split with integrated hot water tank and monobloc formats, in high power and comfort series. For fresh air, Able supplies energy recovery ventilators, outdoor air units that treat air from outside and supply fresh air to a room, and DX kits that let air handling units and fan coil units from other makers join a Fujitsu system.

Control options are extensive. Wired touch panel controllers handle up to sixteen indoor units in twelve languages, wireless LAN interfaces let owners manage systems from a smartphone, tablet or computer and send fault alerts by email, and MODBUS and KNX interfaces connect air conditioning to building management systems.

Services: installation, maintenance, design and repairs

Able offers four service lines. Installation covers split, VRF, air to water and ventilation equipment. Maintenance agreements involve annual servicing that keeps units efficient and, for domestic splits, extends the standard five year warranty to ten. Technical guidance and support are included to protect your investment.

Design and consultation is a bespoke service that includes sizing the units, planning airflow and recommending the most suitable product for a particular project. This is where a flat owner or developer gets real value, since an undersized unit struggles in August and an oversized one wastes energy. Repairs and ad hoc servicing complete the picture, as the team will attend as the client requires. Because Able is also the importer, spare parts, accessories and controllers come from the same source as the units, which keeps communication simple when something needs attention. Customers can also sign up for the company newsletter to hear about special offers and new products, although there is no obligation to do so, and personal details are not sold on to other companies for marketing.

If you manage a holiday property, hotel or restaurant, ask about maintenance agreements first. Our Malta holidays overview and hotels in Malta guide show how large the visitor economy is, and reliable cooling is part of what guests expect.

Efficiency and comfort features

Fujitsu General designs its multi split systems around how air conditioners are used in real life. Over ninety per cent of operating time is spent at partial capacity rather than at full rated output, so the manufacturer concentrates on part load efficiency, using all DC technology and its own inverter system. In practice, an eight-room multi system can be fitted with a compact outdoor unit that sits below a window or in a narrow space, and refrigerant control is tuned so every room reaches its set temperature quickly.

Several comfort features are worth asking about when you compare models. Human sensors cut output when nobody is in the room. Ceramic ion filters deodorise the air, and vertical airflow gives strong heating at floor level, while horizontal airflow avoids blowing cold air straight at people. Some wall units keep heating at low outdoor temperatures, and economy modes shift the set temperature by one degree to save energy.

These details matter most to owners who run systems for long hours, such as landlords, small hotels and offices. Ask for the specification of the model you are quoted so you can see which features are included.

Visiting and getting in touch

The business sits in the Mrieħel business district in Birkirkara on Triq l-Inginerija, a short drive from most central towns. Opening hours are not published, so it is best to make contact before you visit. When you write, give your location, the type of property, the number of rooms to cool and whether you also want heating or fresh air ventilation.

If you plan to work remotely on the island, our digital nomad guide for Malta covers what to set up first, and the about Malta page gives wider context. When you are ready, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.