How to Choose the Suitable Air Conditioning System for Your Home

Selecting an air conditioning system for your home is a big decision. Most of the people have the confusion that which air conditioning system is right for their home or apartment. Actually, if you have the proper technical knowledge, it is not a tough decision for you to choose the correct air conditioning system. There are several important factors that you should consider while choosing an air conditioning system for your living place.

First of all you should consider the room requirement in which you want to install the system. The number of rooms and size of your rooms will determine the type of unit that you require. Operating an air conditioning unit which is too large for your room wastes the energy because it is less effective at removing humidity from the air. That’s why it is important to select the right unit to fulfill your room requirement. The sizes of the room air conditioning system are rated in BTUs (British Thermal Units) per hour. The room won’t cool efficiently and cost effectively if the BTU/hr rating is too low or too high for the size of your room. An effective rule to determine the BTUs needed to cool a room is to multiply the square feet of the room by 25 and then add 1,000 for every window and 400 for each occupant. To check the efficiency of an air conditioner, an effective rule is to divide the watt rating into BTU output. A factor of 10 means it is an efficient unit, and the factor should not be less than 5.

Once you have the information about your room requirements then you can think about the type of unit that you actually need.  There are a number of different types of units that are best suited to different requirements. Window units are the cheapest and the most simplest to install. The split system is the most popular unit and it can able to cover a larger room or multiple rooms that you want to cool. If you have a small or single room the portable unit is the best choice.

When you set out to buy an air conditioning system, go websites and research the various brands and choose that is best suited to your requirements. Check out the prices at the online stores of retail outlets. This will give you an idea that where it is good to make your purchase. Another important factor is to make sure that you know what your capacity is. You should not listen to anyone who says like “oh! You need a 6 horse power unit” because horse power really means nothing these days and people can misrepresent it quite easily. You just need to know the kilowatt capacity, not the others.

The warranty of your air conditioning system is also an important factor to consider. You should get at least a yearlong warranty and it should cover the cost of labor and replacement parts. It is better to choose the renowned brand for better services and safety.

Throughout winter months, we work for you with your San Jose heaters repairs to stay warm.  During the hot summer months, we have the best San Jose air conditioner contractor to help you stay cool.