Buying a window air conditioner will make your room cool. However there are many models in the market today thus knowing the right model you need will save you money. Here are five things you should consider while purchasing a window air conditioner.
Cooling capacity
The cooling capacity should always be the first consideration as you go about shopping for the right window air unit. You should stick to the air conditioner with a BTU unit level which is designed to your room. A window conditioner with too little BTU power for example, will run constantly to cool your room, while the one with large BTU power will not cool your room evenly.
Installation
After purchasing the air conditioner what follows is its installation in your room. You should therefore have the measures or dimensions of the place where the unit will be installed. This will cut you performing any extra work in case the unit will be small or large. In addition to this, the unit comes with an installation kit thus there is need of you consulting a professional on the right air conditioner that will fit the dimensions in the allocated site of installation.
Energy efficiency
While purchasing a window air conditioner, consider its energy efficiency. You need to check the energy star rating of the unit. The energy star rating should be less by 10% as compared to traditional models. This will give you extra features such as digital thermostats, and multiple cooling speeds from which you can choose. Furthermore, a unit with higher Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is more efficient; hence consider purchasing the one with SEER of 10.0 and above. Such conditioners are cost effective and preserve a lot of energy.
Electrical requirements
As compared to other household appliances, window air units consume more power. Most of them operate on 115-220 volt circuits. When you will be purchasing it the seller will provide you with all the electrical requirements of the unit which include: amps, voltage, and watts. Therefore, ensure that the electrical system in your room will be able to accommodate the unit’s electrical requirements.
Maintenance.
Just like other household items, window air conditioners do require constant maintenance to maintain them in the required cooling condition. These air conditioners are open to outside dirt and debris which accumulates on the air filter with time, thus if unmaintained the effectiveness of the unit will reduce. Consider purchasing an air conditioner that you can sweep away all the dust and debris from it with a soft broom.
