Factors To Consider When Choosing Air Conditioning System

Before one chooses an air conditioning system there are several factors that should be considered.

We have different types of air conditioning systems that work differently in different areas.

These are some of the examples of air conditioning systems that are used;

Ducted system air conditioning.

Split air conditioning system.
Window air conditioning systems.
Floor-mounted air conditioning systems.

Smart air conditioning systems.
Portable air conditioning systems.
Reverse cycle air conditioning systems.

All these air conditioning systems work differently in different areas of applications.

So, before selecting an air conditioning system, one must know the right properties that he or she needs from these air conditioning systems.

Choosing the wrong air conditioning system will waste money, time and resources.

Without wasting time, let me share with you the factors that should be considered when selecting an air conditioning system.

Factors to be considered when selecting an air conditioning system;

1. The efficiency of the air conditioning system.

When selecting an air conditioning system one must ensure that it has the right efficiency required at the point of application.

You have to understand that air conditioning systems have different efficiencies.

So, picking the air conditioning system with the right efficiency will make a difference in the area of application.

A room air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by the energy efficiency ratio, which is the ratio of the cooling capacity per hour to the power input in watts.

This is the EER. An air conditioning system with a higher energy efficiency ratio has a higher efficiency and vice versa.

So, the air conditioning systems selected to be used in a certain area should have the right energy efficiency ratio, as per the needs of the consumers.

This also means that an air conditioning system selected to be used in a certain area of application should provide a higher cooling capacity with low power consumption.

2. The cost of the air conditioning system.

This is another important factor that should be considered when selecting an air conditioning system.

The cost of the air conditioning system is important to be considered since we all want to ensure we spend less but get the best air conditioning systems out there.

The cost of the air conditioning system selected for a particular application should be reasonable.

When I’m talking about the cost of the air conditioning systems, this should start from the initial purchase of the system to the installation costs.

So, the initial purchase of the air conditioning system should not be ridiculously high.

Also, its installation cost should not be higher.

These are some of the costs that one should consider when selecting an air conditioning system to be installed.

The air conditioning system selected should also have a lower cost of maintenance and running.

These are some of the costs that should be considered before selecting an air conditioning system.

3. Reliability/Durability.

The air conditioning system selected should be reliable and durable. This is one of the important factors that should be considered when selecting an air conditioning system.

The air conditioning system should be able to work effectively when needed and provide the cooling capacity required by the consumers.

It should not be breaking down during use or provide a lower cooling capacity than the one required.

Also, the air conditioning system selected for a particular application should be durable.

It should be able to last for long period without breaking down.

I mean an air conditioning systems that only work for 1 year and can’t be used in the second year this is not the type of air conditioning system that one should think of installing.

In most cases, air conditioning systems should be able to last 15 to 25 years with proper maintenance and care. Though this varies depending on the type of system selected.

Amana units are among the most durable air conditioning units but their installation costs are very high.

4. Comfort and practicality.

The air conditioning system selected should also meet this factor of comfort and practicality.

The main purpose of an air conditioning system is to provide suitable air conditions in a particular occupied area that is thermally comfortable or bearable for the occupants.

So, the air conditioning system selected should ensure that this criterion is met.

If the air conditioning systems selected don’t provide the thermal comfort needed by the occupants then it’s not appropriate for use.

When we are talking about the comfort in an air conditioning system, we are referring to the mean radiant temperature, air humidity, relative air velocity, air temperature and the thermal resistance of clothing.

All these factors should be considered to provide the comfort needed by the occupants.

Selecting of appropriate air conditioning system is necessary for practicality because there is a reverse cycle (both cooling and heating capabilities).

Also, the air conditioning systems selected should provide constant airflow.

5. Controllable.

This is another important factor that should be considered when selecting an air conditioning system.

The air conditioning system selected should provide a control panel to control the thermal properties of air.

One should be able to increase or decrease the thermal properties of the air provided during different times of climate.

Also, the air conditioning system should be able to control the humidity that is within the air.

All this will be possible through the controls that are present in the air conditioning systems.

So, if the air conditioning system selected doesn’t have the controls or no one can control the temperature or humidity of the air provided then it’s not appropriate for use.

You also, have to know that the air conditioning system selected should have control of airflow.

The controls that are implemented in air conditioning systems are classical control, soft control and fusion control.

Final thoughts.

These are some of the factors that should be considered when selecting air conditioning systems;

Efficiency.
Cost.

Comfort and practicality.
Reliability and durability.
Ability to control the system.

These factors should be checked whenever one wants to select an air conditioning system for a particular area.

Air conditioning systems will differ in their efficiencies, sizes and costs. That is why it’s important that all these factors should be put into measure when choosing an air conditioning system.

The ease of installation of the air conditioning systems should also be put into check because not all air conditioning systems have a simple installation strategies.

Anyway, any air conditioning system selected should provide the comfort needed because that is the main purpose of all air conditioning systems.

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