Yes, during the icy winter chill season we will definitely not
think of switching on the air-conditioner at our place and sleep; however,
in a country like India where the majority months in a year is hot and humid,
air conditioners have become a necessity more than a luxury. In fact, the time
has gone when purchasing an AC marked a luxurious lifestyle. With a plethora of
brands out there backed up by some great features, AC covers a wide price range
which has made it quite an affordable product in the present. Hence, the bottom
line, we all needs an AC.
However, buying an AC can be quite tricky which might push us to
buy a wrong one, not quite fulfilling our requirements. Thus, we will highlight
the factors that you’ll have to consider before buying an AC for your
home. Since it is not a rocket science, you can switch on your relaxation mode
with a cup of freshly brewed coffee as you read the blog!
Take a Note of these Factors
Tonnage
Do you know, you must consider the capacity of an AC before buying
it and it entirely depends on your room size? A room which is smaller than 140
sq. ft., a 1 ton AC will do the work of cooling quite efficiently. A 140 sq.
ft. to 180sq ft. room will require a 1.5 ton AC, whereas any room bigger than
that will require a 2 ton AC. Hence, make sure to buy an AC that will resonate
with the size of your room.
Energy Efficiency
The cost of electricity is increasing leaps and bounds, which make
it absolutely vital to buy an AC that will suck less energy and provide us with
the best cooling. Hence, buy an AC with higher BEE star rating which indicates
better energy saving without compromising on the cooling factor.
Split vs Window
This is an eternal war whenever it comes to buying an AC- split or
window-AC. Let us tell you, both do the primary work, i.e. the work of cooling quite
efficiently; however both have their own sets of pros and cons. While window
units are quite pocket-friendly, they are not as smooth or aesthetically
pleasing as split air conditioners. While split ACs provide better air
dispersion, window units are easier to install. Hence, know what you want from
your AC and accordingly buy one. To clear out this confusion, you can read an
elaborate blog on this topic here.
Air Quality
No matter what AC you decide to buy, it should have a good
dehumidification unit which works at reducing the humidity level in the room
for increased cooling and comfort. They are especially useful during the
monsoon season. Also, check the filter as a good filter delivers better cooling
and improves the performance of AC.
Installation, Maintenance & Cleaning
Not everyone is aware of the fact that the performance of the AC
is largely based on the installation (good or bad). Hence, it is important to
get your AC installed by an authorized dealer or a professional. Split ACs are
way more complicated than a window AC when it comes to installation. Apart from
that, there are some ACs which require low maintenance, while others require
quite a high maintenance. Hence, get a clear instruction from your dealer about
how often your AC should be cleaned to give better performance.
Other Factors
Apart from the above-mentioned factor, there are few more factors
which should influence your purchasing of AC.
- It is important to select an AC that will run quietly and smoothly. An AC should typically give off sounds not more than 60 decibels.
- An auto restart function is also beneficial in an AC. It switches on the AC to its initial settings when the power comes back after a power cut.
- Check out for the sleep mode function, as it is useful as well. It automatically adjusts the temperature that not only saves energy but also provides a good sleep by preventing the temperature from going too low.
- Lastly, check out the cooling speed of the AC. Air-conditioners with flexible thermostat, two fans, and variable speed will assist you to get different settings at different times of the day. It indicates that you’ll get the benefit of using the AC by consuming least amount of energy. Various pre-defined settings work at giving you better cooling while saving more energy.
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