Tips for choosing an air conditioner

How do you choose the right air conditioner for your needs?

 

Whether you're looking for an air conditioner for your new home or have decided to replace your old air conditioner with a new one, your choice should be carefully considered. It's an investment you'll rely on for years to come. We know that many customers find it difficult to decide exactly what air conditioning system to choose. The options are many, yet choosing the right one for their needs is not so simple.

 

If this applies to you and you have not yet chosen your air conditioning system, we suggest you read the tips we have prepared. To be satisfied with your purchase, it is important to inform yourself beforehand.

 

Useful tips for choosing an air conditioning system

 

1. Consider the room

First of all, you should decide exactly which room or office the air conditioner will be in. You need to consider the area of the room you will be heating or cooling, because this will determine how powerful the air conditioner needs to be.

 

2. Size of the air conditioner

The right size air conditioner is particularly important for good air conditioning and energy consumption. The capacity of air conditioners is measured in kW - kilowatts. For a cubic meter of space, 0.05 kW is needed for comfortable cooling and 0.06 kW for comfortable heating. So you can calculate for yourself how many square metres the room is and how powerful the air conditioner should be.

 

What else to pay attention to in the room?

● Type of room

● Ceiling height

● Presence of external and internal insulation

● Type of window frames

● Size of windows

● What is the exposure of the room?

● What is the purpose of the room?

● What electrical heat emitting appliances are present?

 

3. Choosing the type of air conditioner

You probably didn't think about how many types of air conditioners there are before you started looking to buy one. Sometimes it can be difficult to know exactly which type and model is right for you. You can always ask professionals in this field to help you with your choice.

 

Here we will list the types of air conditioners and when to choose each one:

 

● Multi-split systems

This type is recommended when you want to cool or heat several rooms. One of the advantages is that there is only one outdoor unit. Energy efficiency is high and noise levels are low. A disadvantage is that if a problem occurs with the outdoor unit, you will not be able to use all of the indoor units until you fix the problem.

 

● Inverter air conditioners

These are some of the most preferred air conditioners as the power is automatically controlled. Once it reaches the set temperature, the air conditioner will maintain it but use less power. Thus, the noise levels are less and the energy savings will be greater.

 

● Hyperinverter air conditioners

These air conditioners have high energy efficiency. They are one of the best types of air conditioners. Their cost is higher but definitely worth the investment. They have all the advantages of inverters, plus add-on features, greater reliability and operating efficiency.

 

● Floor air conditioner

This type of air conditioners are suitable for installation near the floor. They are functional, taking up little space and are silent. An excellent choice, which will provide you very good air conditioning.

 

● Conventional air conditioner

This option is economical for an initial investment, but not in the long run. It works on and off. When you run this type of air conditioner, it reaches the set temperature and then shuts off. This will have a serious impact on your bills.

 

● Ceiling air conditioners

Ceiling air conditioners are recommended when you don't have the option of wall mounting, and their advantage is that they won't take up space in your room and have an even distribution of airflow.

 

● Cassette air conditioner

Cassette air conditioners are also ceiling mounted. They would also save space from your interior and have stylish and modern panels. If you choose this type of air conditioner, you will have a real jewel on your ceiling.

 

● Duct type air conditioner

This type of air conditioner is designed for concealed installation. It is mostly used in office buildings and shopping malls.

 

● Column air conditioner

Column air conditioners are suitable for larger rooms such as gyms, offices and restaurants. They are practical and can be installed wherever you want them. They provide even air distribution and are quite powerful.

 

● Mobile air conditioner

A mobile air conditioner only has an indoor unit. The advantage is that it requires no installation, is compact and can be moved from one room to another. The disadvantage is that it is much noisier and not as efficient as other types of air conditioners.

 

4. Quality installation

Whichever type of air conditioner you choose, apart from the mobile one, it is extremely important how the installation will be done. We advise you to choose an established air conditioning company who also offer professional installation.

 

If the air conditioner is not installed properly, it can lead to damage in your unit, energy consumption and additional costs for you.

 

You should have a convenient outlet to where the air conditioner will be so that the cord does not stretch and subsequently get in your way.

 

Choose a high energy rated air conditioner and you will be happy with the quality and the result. High energy efficiency is preferable, so you will also contribute to protecting the environment.

 

If you need any further information about the types of air conditioners, do not hesitate to contact us. On our page you can see the best Fuji Electric models and information about our distributors.