Which Home Air Conditioning Unit is the Best?
Having a home means having many expenses. A home needs to be fitted with different appliances to help the family go through life. As global recession blazes and global warming razes, the family budget is a hot issue too.
To fight the sweltering climate nowadays, there are different kinds of home air conditioning units to choose from. Likewise, to combat the family budget that is greatly affected by the worldwide crisis, a family should select an air conditioner that minimizes energy costs and utility bills.
In choosing an effective home air conditioning unit, having knowledge about the very needs is important. Here are the air conditioners mostly used and greatly recommended by most families around the world, which you may select from:
Central air conditioner – Though it requires complex efforts (and professional help) during installation, the effects of this unit are very beneficial. Its latest model is the split system which has its condenser/compressor located outside the home and evaporator/fan inside. The unit may either use ducts that distribute cold air to several rooms or pipes that distribute cold water and convert the cold water into air in each separate room.
Ductless air conditioner or mini-split system – Unlike the central air conditioner, this handy small-sized home air conditioning unit is simple, fast, and easy to install with no help from technical professionals. But they are quite similar, having two components – one outside and one inside. This unit is one kind of through-the-wall air conditioner. Ductless air conditioners have a pair of refrigerant lines where the first line delivers electricity while the other takes away water (condensate). Typically, the system is set on the upper part of a wall but now, it can be used for interior design. The air handler may be mounted flush into a drop ceiling, suspended from a ceiling, hung on a wall, or stand on the floor. This is cost effective because it prevents energy losses associated to ductwork of central forced air systems, which, according to studies, accounts for more than 30% of energy consumption.
Portable air conditioner – This system mainly requires sufficient space, an electrical outlet, and an opening for the exhausted hot air. It consists of a portable framework housing the hot and cold sides of the unit, and an exhaust hose. As the unit cools the air, water is removed to cool the actual unit. In removing water, there are two ways: either a pail or container within the unit collects the condensate (this needs to be emptied regularly) or “auto-evaporative” which involves evaporating the water and exhausting it via a venting hose to a window, drop ceiling, or wall. Due to this, such a home air conditioning unit expels water from the air, functioning as dehumidifier. Just like the ductless AC, it has its own thermostat so that the room is only conditioned when someone is there, saving energy and money. Also, it requires minimal installation.
The above mentioned home air conditioning units can be manipulated with a remote control for the convenience of the family. Window air conditioners are not so much preferred for home use because of the security threats it poses.