Posted on: December 6, 2016
By: Alan O'Neill
Posted in: Air Conditioning
Window air conditioners are very easy to install and they will surely cut costs with the installation process. Also they are great as you don’t need to make any changes to the structure of your house, like in the case of the wall air conditioner. They can be fitted on every type of window, with small adjustments. They are also portable, as you can move them from one house to another if it happens that you’ll sell your house.
A window air conditioner can also be a good idea if you are just looking to provide additional cooling in your home and already have central air.
Today’s window and room air conditioners are quiet-operating marvels of design that can do an excellent job of cooling rooms or confined spaces. The trick when buying a new room air conditioner is to select a model that is suited to your room and will handle the job affordably, efficiently, and reliably.
Compared to a whole-house central air conditioner, room air conditioners are more affordable to operate if you just want to cool one or two rooms. They are also the most sensible option if you don’t own the property, or you don’t want to spend the big bucks for a whole-house system. For more about comparing the advantages of the room and whole-house air conditioners, see Is Central Air Conditioning a Smarter Choice Than Room AC?
About one-quarter of American households have in-room air conditioners and the numbers are increasing. The factors that are helping to drive this popularity include:
Affordability. Small models cost as little as $100. Large room air conditioners, with greater cooling capacities, can run up to $700.
Efficiency. Many units have variable digital controls instead of the simple HIGH and LOW settings of earlier models. Units with energy-saver switches provide further help in cutting down on utility costs.
Availability. Window and room air conditioners are sold at most big-box home improvement stores, as well as at large supermarket chain stores, department stores, and even pharmacies. Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore, and LG are among the top-selling brands.
Easy Installation. Most window air conditioners come with easy-to-use installation kits. Free-standing portable air conditioners need minimal setup and can be moved from room to room.
Easy Hook-Up. You just plug them into a receptacle, though some require electrical improvements. Relatively small room air conditioners, such as those that draw less than 7.5 amps of electricity, can simply be plugged into a standard 120-volt duplex receptacle that isn’t shared with other major appliances. Larger AC units require a dedicated 120-volt circuit—in fact, the largest models need a 230-volt dedicated circuit. Take these electrical needs into account when you select a model. Read full article here…
A window air conditioner is easy to install. Only a single tube has to go out the window.Windowless units help control odors in your home. Since they are always getting air from outside the home, these units are particularly good at removing smells, like cigar or cigarette smoke. Or they can help contain odors to a specific part of your house. Call (713) 812-7070 us for your home service and repair needs.
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