{"id":48,"date":"2019-07-25T09:30:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T09:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2019-07-09T12:52:25","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T12:52:25","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/2019\/07\/25\/all-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know Before Purchasing an Air Conditioner"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know the importance of air conditioners and the effect they have on our lives during a hot and humid summer day. And we all know how to operate one.<\/p>\n

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But when it comes to purchasing one, the endless features and models can leave us feeling like we\u2019re studying calculus.<\/p>\n

And sellers will always tell us that the costlier the model, the better the features. Not only is that not true, but if you invest in the wrong air conditioner, you\u2019ll lose more money.<\/p>\n

So, what should you do? First, let\u2019s cool<\/i><\/em>\u00a0down and take a look at our options.<\/p>\n

BTU (British Thermal Unit) <\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s nothing British about this.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

This refers to the amount of heat your air conditioner can remove from any space, per hour. The bigger the BTU, the more powerful it is. But note that bigger doesn\u2019t always mean better. It can also mean that it consumes more energy, which can result in higher electricity bills.<\/p>\n

Large BTUs are used for large spaces, like commercial buildings and offices.<\/p>\n

EER (Energy Efficiency Rating)<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This refers to how efficient the air conditioner is when it comes to cooling a space. Air conditioners given a rating based on their performance. If an air conditioner is big in size, it\u2019s not necessary that its EER is going to be excellent.<\/p>\n

It all depends on the model and its features. Old air conditioner models may not provide the best cooling, unlike their modern counterparts.<\/p>\n

dB (Decibels) \"dB<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This refers to the type and level of sound your air conditioner will make. The average air conditioner isn\u2019t loud. It should produce around 60 dB of sound.<\/p>\n

Types of Air Conditioners <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that we\u2019ve taken care of the 3 most important components of an air conditioner, it\u2019s time to take a look at the types of air conditioners available.<\/p>\n