Due to the
extreme weather changes that we are having, the air conditioner has become
really popular these days. Whether because it is too cold or too hot, the air
conditioner, as its name shows, “conditions” the rooms at the temperature we
like.
For those
who are considering buying an air- conditioner, we will now mention some things
to have in mind when looking for the perfect air-conditioner for you.
Firstly,
you should see what type of air conditioner you need/want in your
house/office/etc., since there are many types of air-conditioners: split,
compact, portable, central, etc. The type of air-conditioner you need will
depend on the size of the room you want to refrigerate and the use (more or
less) you are planning to give to it. Besides the type of air conditioner you
need, you will have to see how many BTUs (Thermal units) you need, which will
also depend on the size of the room you want to refrigerate. In order to
calculate the amount of BTUs you need, there are websites that can help you, or
you can go to a store and ask for a specialist to help you. They will probably
ask you the measures of the room you want to refrigerate.
Other
factors that you should have in mind when checking what air conditioner you
need to buy are the number of people that live or work in the place where you
want to install the air conditioner; the thickness of the walls; the number of
windows and doors the room has; the house orientation (to see if it gets too
much sun or no sun at all); etc.
Moreover,
other things you need to have in mind when buying an air conditioner are the
following:
The air
conditioner should at least have an adjustable thermostat. Plus, you should be
able to move the diffuser grille, and it should have an energetic regulator
that stops the fan when the air is not cooling. Moreover, it should have
filters which are easy to remove and clean. For those who suffer from
allergies, an air conditioner with electrostatic filters could be a good
alternative to consider. Likewise, if you are installing the air conditioner in
a place with low humidity, you might be interested in buying an air conditioner
with a humidifier.
Moving on,
once you have bought your air conditioner, it is of great importance that you
call a licensed specialist to install it. Even though they can charge you a
lot, don't hire some person that says they might do it, and don’t try to do it
yourself, on the contrary; If the air conditioner is wrongly installed, it
could break.
Now you
know. If you want to buy an air conditioner, check some shops, ask a specialist
and salesmen, and see which one is the best for your house. Remember not to buy
the first cheap air conditioner that you find… first, see if it suits your
needs.
