Tuesday, December 23, 2008

What To Look for in a Home Air Conditioning System

By Ana Dupuis

A home air conditioning unit is a great thing to have in your home. But choosing the right type of air conditioner is essential as some models are not suitable for every climate and home.

A multipurpose home air conditioning system can be one of the best things you could buy. Having a home air conditioning unit that has a dehumidifier feature will help to keep rooms cool and comfortable rather than a unit that will only circulate the same old air. You might want to consider an air conditioning unit that produces cold air in the summertime and heat in the wintertime. This type of multiple use air conditioner is perfect if you live somewhere with mild winters where you don't need central heating.

Home air conditioners that incorporate an air purifier are ideal for people who suffer from allergies. This is ideal in the summertime when the pollen levels are high. Having an air purifier means there's considerably less recirculation of stale air throughout the room.

You might want to focus your quest for the perfect air conditioner on its ease of installation rather than its features. A simple air conditioner is a popular choice because it's less obtrusive and you don't have to have an external unit installed.

The problem with an external air conditioning unit is that there isn't always room for it on tiny properties. Although the freedom from external components might cost you more, the ease of installation makes up for it, since you likely won't need to rewire. And because you don't need professional installation, it won't be an expensive job to set up the system. Make sure you know the installation costs before you decide on a particular air conditioning unit.

If you're looking for ease of use, a portable air conditioning unit is the way to go. There's no need for installation with this type of unit, and you can move it around with ease. An installed system will do a better job of cooling you down that this type of unit, but it's certainly much easier and cheaper.

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