Do bigger tonnage ACs offer better cooling?
The answer is no. Installing bigger tonnage ACs will consume more electricity and inflate your power bills to a great extent. These ACs will over cool your room and make you feel cold even at 25 degrees in the thermostat. It is better to install a right sized AC rather than going for an oversized or undersized one.
If I don’t use AC for the whole day, will purchasing an inverter AC will help me?
Even if you don’t use the AC for the whole day, then also Inverter ACs can reduce down your electricity consumption by consuming less electricity than a regular AC. In areas, where electricity prices are quite high, Inverter ACs come as an absolute solution to cut down the electricity cost and keeping your room cool for a longer period.
What are Inverter ACs?
Inverter AC works on energy efficient technology to help you save a lot of your electricity bills by reducing its consumption. Once installed, these ACs can save up to 30-60% power, depending on the model, brand, and ERR rating you choose.
Which EER star rating would be the best choice while buying an AC?
Experts recommend choosing the EER star ratings depending on the hours of AC usage and electricity tariffs of your area. Never buy any air conditioner below BEE 3 star rating. Read about the benefits you can enjoy when using an AC unit with your preferred ERR rating and then take a final call of purchasing your decided AC model.
What type and size of AC I should buy for my room?
The ideal type and size of AC for your room depends on the size of your room, the number of appliances in the room, the number of people using the room, the city in which you reside, and your spending capacity mainly.
Also, you need to refer to the BTU capacity of the AC. BTU or British Thermal Units refers to the amount of heat removed by the AC unit in one hour. 1 ton AC equals 12,000 BTUs and so on, this means higher the BTU means the air conditioner can cool much faster and more area. In case, you are still confused; you can approach the AC installation expert who can guide you through the same. Remember, an oversized AC will consume more power and inflate your electricity bills while an undersized AC will not offer the desired cooling.
Can you use an AC without any filter?
Yes, you can. However, it’s not a good idea because running your AC without any filter may cause evaporator coil to restrict the air flow and might end up causing icing on your air conditioner.
What to do if the air conditioning blower is turned on, but it is enabling a little airflow?
The most common reason for this problem is the packed dirty air filter. If not, then you must check your blower motor or dirty evaporator coil, or air handler to know about the exact issue. You can also try replacing the filter, cleaning the evaporator coil, or get the blower motor serviced for better results.
How long can the furnace air filter last?
The disposable cheaper filter is expected to last for 1-2 months, while the 3M filter can work hassle-free for up to 2-3 months. If you’re using non-disposable washable filters, then you can remove the same every month, clean it, and place it back again for better hygiene.
How often should I change my AC filter?
It is imperative to consider that AC unit outside (condenser) does not have any filter installed in it. The only filter you change is located inside in the furnace or air handler. The ideal time to replace this filter is during the winter season or when the AC is barely used.
Which AC condenser is better? Aluminum condenser or copper condenser?
The high pressure liquid in the AC flows through a coil where it is converted into cooler liquid. Hence the condensor material has to be a good heat transfer agent. Copper has a hear coefficient higher than that of aluminium and hence is a better condensor. Copper is also costlier than aluminium so copper coil AC are costlier.
What type of air conditioner do I need? Split or Window?
If going by energy efficiency factor, there is no preferred choice. Both split and window ACs have EER or Energy Efficiency Ratio that represents the amount of cooling they can provide per watt of electricity consumed. Split AC is relatively silent in operations and looks aesthetically pleasing, while Window AC is easier to install and does not require more space. You can choose any of them, depending upon your budget, choice, and requirement.