How do you choose air conditioning? 6 important tips!
If you're tired of standing in front of the fan every summer or wake up
sweating at night, it's time to buy a conditioner! It's not that
complicated, but there are some things that are important to know so that
you can make the right decision
Unlike window air conditioners of yesteryear or the low-end air conditioners
that were attached to the floor, nearly all air conditioners today are
located close to the ceiling. It is very efficient, energy efficient and
almost noisy. In order to purchase an air conditioner that does the job and
cools or heats up according to your needs, you must consider the living
conditions and the space in which you want to place the air conditioner.
The three main types of air conditioners are:
Surface air conditioners, floor air conditioners, and small central air
conditioners. In the three, the air conditioner is divided into two units -
the compressor and condenser unit, and the evaporator unit. In surface and
floor air conditioners, the compressor is installed outside the house, while
the evaporator is inside the house and cold or hot air flows into the room
space. In a small central air conditioner, the two units are adjacent and
usually far from the house space, and the air passes through ducts and flows
into the space through vents.
The most common air conditioner is the surface air conditioner, which is the
simplest, most durable and usually suitable for most homes, businesses, and
rooms. Floor-less air conditioners are marketed for private homes, and in
most cases central air conditioners are designed for home construction or
renovation and require serious planning.
To buy a good surface air conditioner, there are some criteria to consider before buying:
1. How big is the space you want to cool?
First of all, it is important to check the space you want to cool (or heat),
you should adjust the horsepower of the air conditioner to the new size
where you want to install it. Small room up to 30m in size. It is not
advisable to save and buy an air conditioner with a low output that strains
too much and you will not feel it, on the other hand there is no need for a
large and powerful air conditioner that cools the place too much.
The ideal fit depends on the size of the room, its use, the number of people
in it, the number of windows in it and the like. Course size should be
considered in consultation with the relevant specialist.
2. How to choose the most suitable model and manufacturer?
There are currently leading manufacturers on the market:
- Sharp air conditioner
- LG air conditioner
- Carrier air conditioning
- Fresh air conditioners
- Union Air conditioner
- Hisense air conditioner
- Craft Air Conditioning
They are all good and reliable companies that provide good and reliable
products. There is a particular focus on air conditioners that contain
high-quality air conditioners with reliable performance that only wear less.
But its price is more expensive compared to others.
Electra is also a long lasting and reliable company, air conditioners
usually have no faults in the first and Tornado, which is a newer company,
but proves innovation and offers good service.
3. Buying a stock air conditioner?
Inverter technology is a Japanese technology that makes the air conditioner
more expensive and is known to be about 30% more economical than standard
air conditioners. The stock air conditioner reaches the desired temperature
quickly and maintains a uniform temperature. But when the inverter air
conditioner breaks down, the cost of repair increases significantly.
The big advantage of an inverter air conditioner is energy savings in
extended use, so homes where you only run the air conditioner occasionally
for a few hours, don't need this technology.
4. What size air conditioner to buy?
In general, it can be said that the volume calculation is 1 horsepower per
10 square meters, but this number varies across different manufacturers so
another metric worth checking is BTU - Cooling Density Rating. One horse in
the air conditioner produces up to about 9,000 BTUs for heating and cooling.
For example, for a standard room of 15 sq. m it is recommended to install a 1
HP 9000 BTU air conditioner, and for a bedroom for example, 25 sq. m already
requires a 2 HP 16000 BTU air conditioner.
5. Buy the cheapest air conditioner?
The main factors that affect the price of HVAC are the output, the type of
HVAC, and the addition of advanced technologies. The price range of 9,000
BTU floor and floor air conditioners is between , and a 24,000 BTU air
conditioner is from $1,200 to $1,900.
It is of course important to check the length of the warranty period that is
offered to you as part of the price, what is covered by the warranty and
whether there is an obligation to come to an express technician in the event
of a failure. As long as it is an air conditioner from a reputable and
trusted company, there is no impediment to buying a cheap air conditioner or
as part of a sale.
6. Is payment of installation fees mandatory?
Installing an air conditioner requires professionals who know where to put
it and how to connect it to the outboard motor in any home, anywhere. The
price sometimes includes installation, but in most cases you will need to do
the installation separately. Check out the benefits of hiring a technician
from the company you bought your air conditioner from, or privately order a
professional air conditioner installer. The cost of installation increases
the price of the air conditioning and ranges between 200-300 dollars,
depending on the size of the air conditioning and the type of installation.
It is important that you accept the warranty from the technician for
installation. A good technician will give you at least 3 years warranty.
There are two important points that a professional technician should know when installing:
Engine location - Today in new buildings it is essential that the engine sit
in a bunker or on the roof, and not outside the window.
It is not recommended to connect the air conditioner to the sockets of
appliances that consume a lot of electricity such as the refrigerator and
washing machine, but to a dedicated socket.