Three Things you Probably Haven’t Considered About Buying an Air Conditioner

Purchasing an air conditioner can be a great investment for your home or business. As with all investments, it’s sensible to consider the important factors to make the best decision for your needs. We know you’ll have considered the price and the energy costs of the air conditioner, but have you considered these three important factors?

How noisy is it?

Different brands, models and sizes of air conditioners all make varying amounts of noise. If you’re installing an air conditioner in a bedroom or living area, it makes sense to investigate how much noise it will make. Purchasing an air conditioner for a better night’s sleep, only to be awake from a constant, loud drone, is not an ideal outcome. The same can be said for considering the placement of the outdoor unit, as the noise from the outdoor unit can reverberate back through the walls into your home or bother your neighbours if your homes are close together.

What size do you need?

When it comes to air conditioners, it’s better to get the right size for your room/s than to simply get the highest powered, largest unit you can afford. An oversized air conditioner has higher upfront costs, plus running costs will add up, especially when the machine continues to turn off and back on, as it reaches the desired temperature. An oversized air conditioner is also much less effective at dehumidifying the air to remove the sticky humidity feeling. Similar issues can also be experienced if you purchase an air conditioner that is too small for the space. Get a professional to help you measure up the room for your air conditioning needs.

How will you clean it?

If you thought that owning an air conditioner was a ‘set and forget’ purchase, you’d be in the majority, but incorrect. Your air conditioner filters need cleaning regularly (at least every 3 months with normal household use) and we recommend a professional clean every 12 months, to remove the mould, mildew, dust and dirt that builds up inside the machine. Not keeping your air conditioner clean results in higher running costs, with a machine that’s less effective in cooling or heating. Plus all that microbial contamination gets circulated in the air you breathe.

Your local HydroKleen technician is the expert in your air conditioning maintenance needs. Get in touch with our friendly team today to book your next clean!