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Choose Your Air Conditioner in 5 Steps
Published on Sep 5, 2024
3 min read
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Buying Guides

With the summer season knocking on our doors, you need to bundle up wisely chosen air conditioners. Whether you need to furnish a new place or decided to replace your aged air conditioners with new ones, here are 4 steps to get the best options that chill both you and your electric bills.

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1- How Much (BTU) Do You Need?

Deciding the thermal unit amount (BTU) according to the room’s dimension is important. 12000 BTU = 1 Ton. There is a simple equation to calculate how much BTU you need:

Rooms' Dimensions X 300 = BTU needed

Or find the fixed BTU needed for some standard rooms.
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Factors that require adding more (BTU) to your main calculation

- Glass Interface and big gates.

- The number and the size of the windows.

- Room’s direction according to the sun.

- Rooftop rooms.

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2- Ask About the Compressor

It is important to know whether the conditioner you are looking for has an inverter compressor or not. The units that adopt this technology can smartly maintain a stable temperature without the need to consistently switch on and off. This results in saving energy for long-term usage.

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Meet The Wonder AC

A Window AC With the Inverter Technology Get rid of adjusting the room’s climate through the on / off switch by using the inverter compressor. Now the inverter is not exclusive to the split and stand-floor ACs but to window ACs. Wonder conditioners are window shape-wise but with improved features like the inverter, smart connection, and a high rate of EER compared to the original window AC.

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3- Pick the Right Design

Decide the best design according to the place. For example, window conditioners are suitable for small and closed areas, while freestanding conditioners are good for wide areas, and there are split conditioners that can fit easily in any place. Find below the main AC types along with the top capacity you may find in the market and the main key features of each AC :

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- Freestanding

Up to 7.5 Tons.

It comes in 2 units which makes it quieter.

Covers a large area.

- Split

Up to 4 Tons.

It Comes in 2 units.

Quiet since the noisy parts are located outside and away.

- Window

Up to 2 Tons.

Easy to install since it won't require digging vent holes in the wall.

Low Prices.

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4- Choose According to EER

The Energy-Efficiency Ratio card is an easy, certified way to help you compare air conditioners. The higher the colored tracker goes, the more efficiently the product is marked. If you are serious about it then seek one with an inverter. It helps adjust the compressor which reduces overall power consumption.

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The Portable Conditioner

If ever have an area that is away from the cool air, or you are through a temporary issue of conditioners’ maintenance, then portable conditioners are a helpful solution. Just unbox the unit, put the exhaust hose in the nearest window, plug it in, and enjoy the cool air.

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5- Installment

This is what you need to mind:

-Avoid sunny areas in the room since they affect AC's performance.

-Choose a plain space on the wall with no furniture like a TV or a cupboard.

-Keep a decent space around the unit so the air flows smoothly.

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eXtra Services

eXtra provides you with a group of services so you maximize the benefit from your products. Install and maintain your AC with eXtra Set-Up and eXtra Repair . eXtra Safeguard eXtra Safeguard also can take care of your devices for a longer time.

Simple Steps to Maintain the AC By Yourself

Choosing the AC wisely is important but setting up a maintenance routine is necessary too. Either with help from a skillful team or by yourself. Find a few simple steps that you can do:

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Clean the Filters

Uninstall the filters then rinse them with running water. Let them dry before you reinstall them. Repeat the process before and after seasons and post-strong dust storms.

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Clean the Unit

with a wet towel, wipe up the outer surface of the conditioner. Do not forget the louvers.

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Clean the Compressor

It is the outer unit of the split and floor-standing AC Splash it with a water hose while keeping the electric wires away from the water.

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Adjust the temperature

Especially if you need to keep the room decently cool all the time. Just set up the AC with the highest temperature possible ( 23ْ-25ْ Celsius) or (73–78 Fahrenheit).

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