Like most other household products, air conditioners are becoming more of a need than a luxury purchase. While we do love air conditioners and the refreshing comfort they bring to homes in very hot weather, can you survive the summer without one?
This article has the lowdown on the many types of AC systems on the market and how they work, whether you’re searching for a new air conditioner unit for your new house or an update to your present cooling system.
Factors to Consider When Choosing An Air Con
While there are quite a few different types of ACs that you can choose from, keep these things in mind while shopping:
- The Energy Star Rating
- The availability of AC Services for your new unit
- The area you wish to cool
- Your home’s current infrastructure
- Durability and reliability
- Smart AC thermostat options
Types of Cooling Systems for Your Home
The most typical air conditioning system employs a compressor cycle, similar to a refrigerator, to transmit heat from your house to the outdoors.
Ductless Mini Split
You may put ductless mini-split air conditioning units in any area you wish to cool down, and each space or room has its own evaporator and fan. Instead of needing to operate a regular AC unit, which normally disperses cold air throughout your home by means of installed ducts, ductless mini-splits allow you to manage and personalize the temperature in each room.
If you have a home with older infrastructure, ductwork is not always an option because of design or space constraints, but ductless mini-splits readily fix this problem. These units are considerably easier to install than other systems, and you’ll appreciate their energy efficiency and the fact that they are generally quieter than other alternatives.
Portable Units
Owning this form of AC unit, a compact stand-up unit, often on wheels, that can be moved from room to room or space to space at whim for optimal convenience, comes with ease of movement. The machine cools the air in the room while expelling the warm air outside through an exhaust line fitted in a nearby window.
Self-evaporation is a characteristic of these units that allows them to chill the air while simultaneously removing moisture. Your portable air conditioner may need to be drained of the water it collects due to gathering moisture from the air, depending on the size and kind of unit you choose.
Window AC
You should select this air conditioner based on the size of the room or space that needs to be cooled. The more BTUs (or British Thermal Units used to measure heat energy) your window AC unit requires to cool it, the larger the room. The number of people in the room, the height of the ceiling, and the amount of light will all influence how many BTUs you’ll need.
You can modify your air conditioner’s fan speed and temperature with a timer and remote control, saving electricity. During the winter, you should utilize a window air conditioner cover to protect your AC from the elements while also providing insulation.
Floor Mounted
Consider this air conditioner the “opposite” of small ductless units. Floor-mounted air conditioners, unlike those set high on a room’s wall, close to the ceiling, are mounted on or near the floor, often immediately beneath a window. Most units of this kind have rotating devices called levers or louvers that allow you to change the airflow direction.
You may put this form of air conditioning in a window, but most people choose it when wall space is limited, or the window design makes wall-mounted or window AC units unsuitable. The ductless micro split type is also available in floor-mounted units.
That’s a Wrap
Now that we’ve learned about the many types of air conditioning systems on the market, choosing the ideal one for your home is time. If you’re still unsure, call a local air conditioning expert.
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