How to choose an air conditioner for your home

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Are you confused by the wide variety of air conditioners on the market? This article will briefly tell you how to choose air conditioners for houses and apartments. You will learn about the characteristic features of different types of air conditioners, and we will also give some valuable recommendations on choosing the best model depending on your needs.

Kan Service advice to answer three simple questions.

What type of air conditioner do I want?

All home air conditioners can be divided into three categories: split systems, multi-split systems, and monoblocks. Let’s examine them more closely.

A split system is the most popular type of air conditioner in the 21st century. It consists of two blocks: external (mounted on the house’s facade) and internal (installed in the room). The internal block is often wall-mounted. Split systems are efficient and modern, but their
installation should be planned at the stage of rough repairs since it involves wall chasing and other dusty work.

Consider multi-split systems if you need an air conditioner for a multi-room apartment. They are improved split systems consisting of two or more units. A split system can be installed in only one room, and a multi-split can be installed in several rooms at once.

A monoblock is one of the oldest types of household air conditioners. It was widely used in the last century. It is a compact device in which all the technical “stuffing” is hidden. It is installed on the floor (with the subsequent output of the air duct to the window) or directly into the window opening.

Which air conditioner to buy? Judge for yourself. The best option is a split system for an average apartment or a small house. A good device will cost 30-50 thousand rubles.

A multi-split will only be needed by those who want to install an air conditioner in several rooms simultaneously. For this pleasure, you will have to pay 100 thousand rubles. Monoblocks are suitable for a modest budget or other restrictions (you don’t want to ruin the repairs or the management company does not allow you to install split systems on the facade).

What technical characteristics are essential?

Before choosing an air conditioner for your home, find out the exact area of the rooms you want to use. The air conditioner is selected based on the area of the room. An approximate calculation looks like 1 kW = 10 sq.m. To work in a room of 25 sq. m., you will need a device with a capacity of 2.5 kW. For more accurate calculations, contact a consultant in the air conditioner store.

Also, pay attention to the noise level. It is better to stop your choice of an air conditioner for the bedroom on quiet models that emit noise at 20 dB or less. The same rule applies to children’s rooms and studies. The noise level is not critical in the living room, kitchen, or
hallway.

What additional functions are necessary?

Which air conditioners are best to choose for a modern apartment or country house if all Points are taken into account? It’s time to pay attention to additional functions and features.

First, we recommend choosing a device that can cool and heat the air. If you suffer from allergies or care about the health of your children, then choose an air conditioner with built-in air purification and ionization. Also, pay attention to the device’s design. The better the air conditioner looks, the more expensive it is.

Such are the laws of the market. Natural materials, laconicism, and smooth Lines are in fashion now. Therefore, devices with metal inserts and a glossy snow-white body It will cost more.

Results

How to choose the right air conditioners for home use? It is enough to answer 3 simple questions! Having answered in as much detail as possible, you can accurately determine which air conditioner is better to buy to meet your needs.