If you are searching for a new air conditioner or “AC” (also known as an air-to-air heat pump in more technical circles) for the first time, as an upgrade, or to add an extra unit to your house, a comprehensive study is essential. This may be the difference between a hassle-free purchasing and installation procedure.
Many manufacturers will often give you with extremely thorough information and specs, as well as use case evaluations, to assist you in understanding the technical capabilities of the device you are interested in. However, this knowledge is not always simple to grasp, and you may wind up spending a significant amount of time or money simply attempting to untangle yourself from the technical complications of acquiring an air conditioner. We’ve detailed some of the most critical core technical factors to consider when purchasing an air conditioner below.
1. Units For Indoor And Outdoor Use
An air conditioner is often made up of two units: an inside unit and an outside unit. These are commonly referred to as Daikin Split System Air Conditioners. The indoor unit is normally put on a wall, whilst the outdoor unit is either mounted on an external wall or positioned at ground level. The outside unit is in charge of absorbing or releasing heat from or into the ambient air, while the interior unit, depending on your settings, transmits heat or cold into the space.
Variants with one indoor unit housing all the components are also available on the market; however, they are often less efficient, heavier, and louder than split air conditioners and require an air outlet directed to the outside, which negates the mobility feature.
2. Different Types Of Indoor Units (Aka “Splits”)
The sort of air conditioner you require is determined by the area in which the unit will be installed as well as any existing equipment:
- Wall mounted: Attached to a wall and intended for usage in a single room or location.
- Floor-mounted: Attached to a wall but lower to the ground. Designed for usage in a single room or location.
- Duct/Concealed: Also known as centralized air conditioners, duct/concealed air conditioners may chill a whole home at once if incorporated into the ventilation system. Air circulates through ducts hidden under walls and ceilings.
3. Single Or Multiple Split
In the business, your home’s air conditioning “setup” (also known as air conditioning system) is classified as single-split or multi-split. Which group your demands fit into is mostly determined by your immediate and long-term needs, as well as the layout of your property.
A System With A Single Split
A single split system is defined as one outdoor unit linked to one inside unit. These two units are linked by an electric connection and two copper pipes via which refrigerant travels between them. A single split system is normally employed if you have plenty of outside space and do not intend to install more than 1-2 air conditioners in your home.
A System With Several Splits
A multi-split system is one in which, instead of one indoor unit connected to one outside unit, multiple indoor units are connected to only one outdoor unit, and each of the interior units can function independently of the others as long as they are all cooling or heating at the same time. A multi-split system offers a lot of versatility, especially in smaller houses or flats with little outside area.
4. Capacity Of Air Conditioners
When manufacturers or installers refer to the size of an air conditioner, they typically don’t mean its physical size (though this can still be a factor when choosing an AC), but rather its capacity – that is, how much the interior unit can cool/heat based on the size of the space.
The capacity of the air conditioner you require will be determined by several criteria, including where you reside, the size of your room, its orientation, the number of windows/doors in the room, and whether the unit is primarily for heating or cooling.
5. Functions And Features
What you might be surprised to learn is that not all air conditioners are created equal. While basic functions, such as heating and cooling, are shared by all units and manufacturers, air conditioners can vary greatly in their features or functions, and picking the correct air conditioner will ultimately come down to finding one that gives you the functions that meet your needs.
