Air conditioners one can happily welcome summers as they help to avoid humidity and make your room cool. Air Conditioners are categorized as Window ACs or Split ACs. These are the two most commonly known types. But constantly using air conditioners also has its downsides. Of course, it does provide a lot of benefits as well.

Read on to find out the many advantages and disadvantages of having an air conditioner at home.

Advantages
• Air conditioning can be used in both domestic and commercial environments.
• Air conditioner system also less sweating, decreasing the dehydration risk
• Reduced Possibility Of Asthma Attacks
• Cool Place To Exercise
• Better Sleep

Disadvantage
• Regular usage of air Conditioner dries skin & mucous membranes
• Air conditioning is related to chronic rhinitis & pharyngitis, hoarseness, and throat irritation
• More noise in operation
• The coefficient of heat transfer of air is less, hence less efficient in working

7 THINGS TO CHECK WHILE BUYING AN AC

1.Tonnage

The cooling requirement of the space determines the tonnage for efficient cooling and long-term performance. As a rule of thumb, you will need an AC of 1 tonne for an area of 100-120 sq ft., 1.5 tonnes for anything between 150 and 180 sq ft. And up to 2 tonnes for rooms as big as 240 sq ft

  1. Window unit or split AC

Window ACs, have the unit with all the components, connecting pipes, and tubes bundled in a single box installable on a room’s window. While A split AC, on the other hand, has two separate units.

  1. Star rating offered by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on the model you intend to purchase. The higher the BEE star the unit has, the lesser electricity it will consume.
  2. 100% copper advantage

100% copper units offer a superior cooling experience as copper is a great thermal conductor, helping save on power cost.

  1. Inverter or fixed speed ACs

Most of the 5 Star and 4 Star ACs offered in the market in India are based on inverter technology and 3 Star and below ACs are dominated by fixed speed ACs.

6.Installation and maintenance

The greater the distance between the blowing unit and the condenser, the more your installation cost is going to be. The average cost goes up by Rs 200-300 per sq ft. for additional tubing and electrical wiring.

For low maintenance AC’s, opt for 100% Copper Advantage ACs. Copper AC’s are resistant to corrosion and hence have a very low failure rate in terms of gas leakages. The second advantage of copper AC’s is they are easy to clean during regular service

  1. Brand and price

Do your due diligence online by comparing various available models and make a decision based on your requirement and budget.

The Top 3 Air Conditioning Manufacturers in the World:-

• O- GENERAL

O General is known air conditioner services in India. It provides split systems, window and airstage™ (VRF). 

General is a brand of air conditioners owned by Fujitsu General Limited of Japan. Fujitsu General manufactures and markets various air conditioning units and humidity control solutions under the General and Fujitsu brands in different markets. It has surely got the good qualities with a robust build that makes it one of the go-to brands for home cooling. But then this comes at a premium, not just in the buying cost but also in the installation and maintenance.

• CARRIER

Carrier brings reliable ACs and astounding comfort to your home. Now feel the breeze of ease with the brand which is trustworthy and technologically advanced. ​ 

 Carrier is consistently in the top three manufacturers. Moreover, Carrier's products are among the most efficient and affordable, over all, with many of their most budget-friendly models ranking high in the energy efficiency category. It is a leading supplier of high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions to a range of customers in all parts of Asia.

• VOLTAS

Voltas is India’s No.1 Air conditioning company. It is also one of the most reputed multinational Home appliances companies specializing in air conditioners.
Voltas produced India’s first window air conditioner with DC-inverter-based variable-speed motors. Voltas also has a large network of repair centers. Voltas won the first prize in the category ‘Manufacturers of BEE Star Labeled Appliances (Air Conditioner) as part of the National Energy Conservation Awards 2015

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