Soaring temperatures mean home owners repairing and servicing their air conditioners. However if your air conditioner needs to be replaced there are certain things that you need to keep in mind before you purchase a new one.
Buying an air conditioner from aircon Gold Coast
The kind of air conditioner that you purchase would depend upon your specific requirement, the layout of your home and your budget. You can either choose to go with a window air conditioner, split AC or a portable AC. The window air conditioner is mounted on to the wall as a single unit while a split has two units out of which one is mounted outside your home as well as inside. A portable AC can be placed anywhere and can be moved from one room to another.
Before purchasing an air conditioner you should also check its cooling capacity which is usually measured in British thermal units or BTUs. It is also necessary to choose the right size for your room because if the capacity to cool is less it would not be able to provide adequate cooling and if the capacity is too high, the room might become too cool without any dehumidification and be clammy and cold. Also a bigger air conditioner for a smaller room means more energy uses and therefore a steep electricity bill. Before buying anywhere conditioner you must also check the height of the room the average temperature as well as the window size to get an idea of how fast the AC will cool the room.
The benefits of inverter air conditioners
Inverters offer a consistent cooling which is energy efficient as well. These also tend to be quieter. A non inverter AC comprises of a compressor with switches on and of several times in order to regulate the temperature. With the start of the compressor there is a power surge which causes it to consume more electricity in the long run. On the other hand an inverter compressor is always on and when the desired temperature is reached the compressor keeps running at a lower speed in order to maintain the cooling. This allows it to be durable as well as energy efficient.
When purchasing the AC you must also take a look at its energy efficiency rating and seasonal energy efficiency rating. An AC which does not have an energy star rating would mean higher electricity bills. A rating of 5 stars is considered to be the best and such kind of AC will offer you big savings on the electricity bill. So make sure that you purchase an air conditioner which comprises of at least 3 or 4 stars if the five star one is too expensive for you.
Other important features that you need to consider are its antibacterial filters which remove the dust and create a healthy environment in your room. The dehumidifier would help get rid of access moisture and prevent the air in your room from becoming damp during the rain. Some air conditioners supplied and installed by Hinterland Air also come with the heater which means that you can raise the temperature to a comfortable level when the nights get cold.