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Unlike
central air system, which provides cool air to the entire space in
your home, you would need to install separate window air conditioner
units in a home to allow cooling in separate rooms. One can adjust
the cooling in their room according to his or her preference.
It’s very easy to install window air conditioner; especially
vertical window air conditioner units. If you plan to have a
vertical window air conditioner then the installation will not take
you more than 30 minutes. You can do it yourself if you are
well-versed in handling electrical appliances. But the job is best
done by a professional electrician.
Vertical window air conditioners are basically installed in vertical
sliding windows. Once installed the gaps and the corners should be
sealed properly so that the cool air does not escape the room.
Vertical air conditioner cools only the room where it is installed.
It has no cooling effect on the other rooms of the house or office.
The efficiency of vertical window air conditioner is generally lower
than that of central cooling system. However since it is used to
cool only limited space-that is only one room; they are much cheaper
that the split or the central air conditioning system. You should
get a window air condition with BTU power depending on the size of
the space you want it installed in.
A smaller vertical window air conditioner draws less electricity.
For example a unit that draws less than 7.5 amps of electricity can
be plugged into a 15 or 20 amp circuit which has approximately 115
volts. But this circuit should be used exclusively for the vertical
air conditioner. It should not be shared with any other major
appliances such as a refrigerator or a microwave oven at the same
time. Larger window air conditioners need their dedicated circuit at
all times.
Window air conditioners are usually quite heavy so you need to have
a stable base to hold the unit safely. Also make sure they are
installed in a window which has a circuit close by so that they can
be plugged easily without using extension cables and other long
cords.
Vertical window air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by Energy
Efficiency Ratio or EER. The higher the EER, the better the
efficiency. A window air conditioner with the EER 8.0 or greater is
the best unit to install in your home and office. In fact almost all
vertical window air conditioners have high EER
A lower EER vertical window air conditioner is not only inefficient
in cooling but it also draws more electricity. So if you want to
save on your electricity bills, then always check for the EER before
purchasing a new air conditioning unit.
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