10 Key factors to consider before purchasing:

Size:

The measurement of the room is an important factor to determine the BTU’s of the air conditioner you should purchase. The dimensions of the air conditioner should be those that suit and fit your room. In case of a window air conditioner the size has to match that of the window.
The distance of the room from the kitchen is again an important factor that decides the size of the unit. A lot of heat is emitted from the kitchen when you cook. The smaller the distance between the room and the kitchen, the larger should be the cooling capacity of the AC.

Cooling Capacity:

One of the things you definitely want to look at when making any choices is the BTU’s. The higher the BTU (British Thermal Units) count of the air conditioner the better will be the cooling capacity of the air conditioner. The cooling capacity is the ability to keep the room cool. A unit with high BTU can keep you cool even in extreme heat but be careful, the higher BTU it’s not always good. Matching a cooling capacity to the room size is important factor when you purchasing a home air system. To calculate how much BTU you need – click here.

Noise:

Generally indoor units that do not produce much noise are preferred. These air conditioners are the inverter aircon type. The inverter air conditioner prices are a bit higher than the normal R410a non-inverter air conditioning units.  In case of outdoor unit care should be taken to ensure that it is well packed so that it does not create a racket with its loose vibrating covers.

Energy Efficiency Rating:

The ratio of air conditioner’s cooling capacity to its power consumption is the unit’s (EER). A system with higher unit is better for both you and your environment. Though these models are expensive, they save money in the long run by consuming less energy. View our R410A Inverter page for more information.

Filters:

These are crucial  in split air conditioners make the air passing through it clean and fresh. They prevent the bacteria and allergens from entering into the room. However filters have to be maintained properly to keep performing well.

Thermostat:

This is considered in the case of window ac. This is responsible for the temperature of the air coming out of the unit. This is programmable or manual. AC units with remote controls are better since they offer more comfort and other controls like auto timer, digital LED display, etc.

Fan:

A variable speed is preferred since that gives better cooling. Units with louvers that adjust up/down and right/left are more user friendly and helps give uniform cooling.

Chassis:

This part in window air conditioners are available in fixed and slide out types. Small units that are light in weight have fixed chassis, since it is easy to move them for winterization. Larger, heavier models have slide out chassis, this makes the unit slide out easily for maintenance.

Price:

Without going by the popular belief that the higher the price, the better is the product, customers should take care to narrow down on the appropriate air conditioner by looking at the product design, quality and its performance. You need to take into consideration, the features and the size.

Warranty:

 This important factor has to be considered before making a purchase. View more information about Warranty of the air conditioners.