Now Is The Time To Have Your Window Air Conditioner Installed! Call or e-mail today!
Now Is The Time To Have Your Window Air Conditioner Installed! Call or e-mail today!
It’s important to choose the right size window air conditioner for your room. A unit that is too small may not be able to completely cool the room, while one that is too large will be less efficient. First, determine the approximate square footage of your room.
Next, choose a unit with a BTU rating that is appropriate for your room based on the square footage. A BTU rating indicates the amount of heat an A/C can remove from a room.
Here are some general guidelines for choosing the appropriate unit:
For added efficiency, consider factors that may reduce or increase the cooling need, such as how much shade or sun your room receives, how tall your ceilings are and if there are any additional open areas. Keep in mind that as the BTU rating increases, so will the size and weight of the air conditioner. You also want to consider how energy efficient the air conditioner is.
Once you’ve determined the best window air conditioner size for your needs, it’s time to think about what features you’d like in your unit. Here are some common window air conditioner features:
Regular air conditioner maintenance ensures that your new window unit will remain efficient for years to come. Always remember to unplug your air conditioner before performing maintenance.
You should regularly perform the following tasks:
A window air conditioner, also known as an A/C, conveniently cools a single room. It can be an easy-to-install alternative to a central air conditioning system if you don’t need to cool the whole house.
Most window air conditioners have multiple operating modes. The cooling mode reduces the temperature and humidity of the room’s air and then recirculates it with a fan.
Some models allow you to select from several preset cooling levels to help you keep your room at a climate that’s right for you. Other models let you set a desired temperature for the unit to maintain. The air conditioner operates using a sensor, turning off when the air reaches the preset level. When the actual temperature rises above the specified setting, the unit starts cooling the air again.
The fan-only mode uses less energy because it doesn’t use A/C. Instead, the unit circulates and filters the air in the room much like a fan would. Some window air conditioners even have a heating mode. As with the cooling function, you set the desired temperature, and the heating system cycles on and off to maintain it.
Generally, a brand name unit is the way to go. For example, Frigidaire, Friedrich, GE, LG, Panasonic, Toshiba, Midea are all good brands. There are others as well. In my experience, most of them are pretty much the same. Some are a bit quieter than others, but generally all window air conditioners will make a noticeable amount of noise. The other thing is the features that the unit has. Usually, you don't need anything except a remote, but many AC's nowadays come with a lot of features such as wifi and app connectivity. If you're interested in that, there are many options.
A unit that I've grown to like is the Midea U-shaped Window Air Conditioner. It has received a lot of popularity in recent years. To be honest, at first I thought it was such a cumbersome design, especially the installation. However, after installing them many times, they've grown on me. The great part about it is that the compressor (loud part) goes on the outside of the window so it's actually a bit quieter than most other standard AC's. With any installation, making sure that any gaps, openings or cracks where air can come in are sealed well, is important.
If this unit fits your window style, I would recommend it if you want a quieter, nice looking, fully featured window AC unit. With our installation, it'll look beautiful!
You can purchase one on Amazon by clicking on the little picture link below:
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