How to Choose the Right Sized Air Conditioner for Your Room​.

Air conditioning is a must have in Australia, so get yours installed or replaced now. But how do you know what is the right size for you?

False economy:

When installing a new unit or replacing an old one, make sure it is not just energy efficient but also suited to the size of the area it is needed for.

You may save money upfront by installing a unit that is too small for the room but it will end up costing you way more to run as it will need to be constantly working flat out to try and cool down an area that is bigger than it was designed for. This will also mean the the unit will wear out faster. On the flipside, there is no need to install a unit that is too powerful for a small space either. Sure, it will handle the area easily, but so would a smaller unit that costs less and takes up less space.

Energy efficiency is indeed very important but there are many other factors to consider as well, such as sensors that only turn the unit when there is someone in the room, ability to activate the unit via a remote app, so you can have the house cooling off before you get home, or even self cleaning systems that keep those energy efficiency levels high.

New unit placement:

Sometimes, where you would like to place an air conditioning unit in a room may not be the best or most economical location for it. Every home is different, and the right air conditioner will depend on many factors,

Here are just some of those many factors:

• Distance from the main power board and obstructions along the way. Wiring costs money, as does the labour involved to run wires via alternative routes or to drill through walls or joists that may be preventing access to the power board.
• How far away the outdoor unit would need to be from the indoor unit. Sometimes it is impractical or even impossible for the outdoor compressor to be placed immediately on the other side of the wall from the indoor unit. Thus, extra piping may be required.
• Room orientation and restrictions to airflow within the room itself. Having an air conditioner blowing straight into your face while you are watching TV, or onto hot meals at dinner time, may not be ideal. Placing it in a corner to save on piping costs may not be aesthetically pleasing either. Nearby hallways, partial wall outcrops, large light fittings… there are many things that can restrict or ‘hog’ airflow from where it needs to go.
• Window size and ceiling insulation. Large windows and poor or no insulation will have a big impact on how hard the air conditioner will need to work in order to compensate.

To ensure you get the best fit for your needs ask the experts you can trust, PlumbSpec. We will do a thorough assessment of your specific needs and recommend suitable options to match.

We have been servicing the Albury-Wodonga area for decades and because we buy direct from the manufacturers you can save over 25% on Air Conditioning from brands like Daikin, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Panasonic and more.

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