Types of Air Conditioner

We are hiding under wools during the winter but summer is not that easy to get away with. In addition to the discomfort it causes, heat can have serious health consequences. To save you from these miseries, Air Conditioners dehumidify and cool the air.

Before buying an air conditioner, you should know how many different types of AC’s are available in the market. You have to know which type of AC best suits for your place. We The GharValas are always ready to help you out of confusions. 
Here’s the complete description of the different types of Air Conditioners.

Window AC

Across all market segments, window AC’s are most common types to be found in a single room.
Window AC is installed in a window sill or in a slot in your room’s wall so that the heat is exhausted outside the room. In this, all the units namely condenser, evaporator, compressor, cooling coil, and expansion valve are enclosed in a single box.
Window AC’s costs lesser and are affordable than other air conditioners. They are suitable for people that shift home often.Though it has some disadvantages like:-
The window where you install the air conditioner becomes of no use as long as the unit is there, dripping water can land at an unexpected place.

 Split AC

As the name Split suggests, it has two units-indoor unit and outdoor unit.The indoor unit comprises evaporator and cooling fan whereas the outdoor unit consists of compressor, condenser and expansion valve.The outdoor unit is kept at a place away from your living area.
The Split Ac’s do not take up as much space as Window AC.They have an aesthetic appeal, quiet operation and can cool one or more rooms simultaneously.
Some of the cons are: - they are quite expensive than the Window AC’s and it is not suitable for people who often shift their homes.

Portable AC

Portable AC is incredibly useful for smaller rooms without a central system. As the name suggests you can move it from one room to another. They help to keep the temperature of a specific area cool and also reduces energy consumption as it does not have to cool an entire house. The main problem is of Condensation  Although some models have a system that removes condensates through the vent exhaust, others require a drip pan you must empty. Also, most of the Portable AC are noticeably louder than any air conditioning system.

 Centralized AC Units

This type is best for large buildings, hotels, movie theaters, factories, and other bigger spaces.If the whole building is to be Air conditioned then, installing an individual unit in each area can be a lot more expensive, the Centralized AC units are best suited here.These type of units make use of large compressors.It ducts the air from various outlets through the house.These are really effective for large places and save up money.

 Conclusion

All the types explained above are best suited for their respective space area. Type can be decided by knowing the space to be covered. A quick guide always helps to save your money and time.
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Also, take a look at our article on  Things to know before buying Air Conditioner

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