How to choose an air conditioner
There are several factors that you should consider to choose the best air conditioning equipment for your space, be it your home, office or business. The most important are the following.
Know the types of air conditioning
What is the main need you have, to fight the heat or also to obtain the ideal climate in cold seasons? If you are only looking to refresh the environment, then a single cold unit is enough, but if you are looking to have heating, then commercial air conditioning units with a heat pump are ideal for air conditioning spaces in low-temperature seasons.
Heat pump equipment is usually a bit more expensive, but in some cases, it also has better energy efficiency, so it is best to compare and balance the cost benefits of the price and what you could save on energy, especially if it will be in extensive use. Equipment that has inverter technology provides the greatest energy savings
What space do you need to air condition?
This is one of the most important aspects when choosing an air conditioning unit since the type of system to choose will depend on the dimensions and architecture of the space.
If it is air conditioning for small houses, meeting rooms, or other spaces smaller than 100 square metres, a mini-split could be the best option. This type of system is installed with one outdoor unit and one indoor unit. It is one of the best sellers for its ability to save energy, the little space it uses and its low noise level.
For offices, buildings or large constructions where it is required to have air conditioning in several areas, then the best option is a central system. Generally, it is the best air conditioner for offices and works through one or more compressors of greater capacity that allow you to regulate the capacity and also the energy.
These systems include package units, multi-split units and the most efficient in terms of energy savings, VRF equipment.
Know the power and capacity you need from your air conditioning equipment
The capacity and power of the air conditioning equipment are calculated by the Refrigeration Tons (TR) and/or BTUs (British Thermal Unit), which is the measure to calculate the amount of heat that a system can remove from a space.
To know what power and capacity you need, you must consider factors such as:
- Orientation of the place (how direct the sun hits and for how long).
- Number of people in the area.
- Number of computers, in the case of offices.
- Number of lights.
- Number of machines that are sources of heat.
- Number of windows.
- Materials from which the space is made.
- The estimated time the air conditioning equipment will be used.
In addition to these points, the two most important factors to consider before choosing the power of your air conditioning equipment are the square metres of the space and the geographical area in which you are located.
Where to buy air conditioning equipment?
It is best to go to an air conditioning distributor who can assist you in gathering information to choose the best equipment. One that offers you several solutions that suit your needs and budget, and has the ability to provide the services of shipping and installation would be a good choice.
Reputable distributors of the best brands of air conditioning will provide free advice from engineers specialized in project design, who come to your facilities to help you choose the best air conditioning equipment.
