What You Need to Know Before You Buy an Air Conditioning System
Are you still stuck trying to choose the right air conditioning system for your home or business? Well before you head out and go and buy the first air conditioning system you set your eyes upon, there are a number of things you need to take into consideration before parting with you hard earned cash. You need to get the most out of your new system and make sure that it is the ideal one for your home and of course energy and cost efficient
It’s All About The Size (Of Your Room)
Possibly the most important factor when choosing your new air conditioning system is the size of the room and of course the new AC unit you wish to fit. If you pick an air conditioner that is way too small for a room, you are not going to feel that much of difference in temperature if any at all, so basically, it is money wasted. If your air conditioner is too large for the room you wish to have it in, you are going to be wasting a lot of energy as your air condition system will be constantly turning itself on and off to try and regulate the temperature of the room.
I Feel The Need For Speed
Or do you? The speed of the fan that is in your air conditioning system should be easily adjustable so it enables you to be able to control how much clean air will flow around the room. If a room is particularly hot and unbearable as an example, a higher setting will enable you to cool your room down much faster. You will also be able to find a perfect, quieter setting for night time usage, if required.
Remote Control And Other Additional Features
From remote controlled to smart thermostats to energy saving settings, your air conditioning system can be personalised (yes personalised) to your exact requirements. If you wanted, you can go for a remote thermostat this means that you can adjust the temperature settings using a separate controller. You may even be able to save electricity and money on your bills by choosing the energy saving option on some models.
The Types of Air Conditioning Systems
Finding the right air conditioning system for you completely depends on what you need. Here are the main types of air conditioning system available in the UK, some of which may be suited better to your home or property than others. So let’s take a look
Split Air Conditioning Systems
The most common air conditioner on the market. A split system air conditioner involves a wall mounted unit indoors and an outdoor unit connected to it. This type of air conditioning system you may have seen in very warm countries instantly recognisable by the outside unit.
Pluses
- Energy efficient.
- Cooling and heating benefits.
- Simple to install
- Central air con
Central Air Conditioning Systems
More commonly found in new builds usually down to the fact that ducts need to be installed throughout existing walls. If you have an older home, it may be more chaotic to install as you will have to cut into existing walls.
- Great for newbuilds
- Energy efficient
- Quiet
Portable Air Conditioners
Portable air conditioners perfect for smaller rooms and of course does exactly what it says on the tin and easier to move around the home of office. Usually quite stylish in design and easy to move around. Convenient.
Pluses
- Easy to move and control.
- Great for those who rent or move often.
- Cheaper than larger system.
