Facts about split Air Conditioners:
These air conditioners tonnage size determines it's cooling capacity.
Split Air Conditioners come in 5 sizes half ton, three quarter ton, 1 ton, 1 and
a half ton and 2 ton. If you opt for the lower tonnage unit to reduce cost,
then you need more power to run the unit which cost you more in the long run. The
unit used to measure an Air Conditioners cooling capacity is called BTU: British
thermal unit. The power of the Air Conditioners depends on it's cooling capacity.
Some facts to be aware of with split air conditioners:
1. When choosing an air conditioner size does matter. For every 500 sq ft a 1 ton unit
is required,when trying to cool a large hallway divide it up into small rooms.
2.You might need to install a hole in the wall of a room to accommodate a split Air
Conditioners. in most cases the hole need not be bigger than 3 inches in diameter
and the depth of the hole will vary with the unit.
3. Additional tubing may be required for the unit to function properly. The size you
will need will depend upon the distance between the indoor and outdoor unit.
4. Installation costs. Installing a split Air Conditioners is more costly than installing
a window unit. This will require the help of a professional who is experienced
in installing these units.
When purchasing a split air conditioner
try to go with a well known brand unit. The cheaper units usually use more
electricity,finding parts for the brand names is also easier. Buying the better
known brand may cost you more upfront but will be more efficient in the long
run.
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