Air Conditioner – Types, Voltage Rating, power requirement

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Planning to get an air conditioner home this festive season? You’re just in time to get good deals and offers on air conditioners. Brands like Panasonic, LG, Daikin, etc. are offering attractive deals and discounts, along with offers on warranty and EMI. Before getting an AC home let’s understand the different types of air conditioners, what you should know about the voltage ratings and power requirements of each of these Types of Air Conditioner units Residential air conditioners come in different types and each is suited to cool a particular area of a room. Split Air Conditioners

A split air conditioner is ideal to cool bigger rooms in a house. The air conditioner come in 1.5 ton and 1 ton capacity. A split ac of 1 ton capacity is ideal to cool a small room inside a house, while a 1.5 ton AC would be adequate to cool an average living room space. Panasonic air conditioners offer 45-feet airflow, which helps cool every corner of a room. Depending on the cooling capacity, split


air conditioners are offered in 110/120 or 220/240 volt models. Owing to a higher power consumption, avoid adding other appliances on the same circuit so that you can avoid any chances of an overload. Before buying an AC, identify the space you intend to cool and accordingly, go for a split ac of 1 ton capacity or higher. Central Air Conditioners

Central air conditioners are ideal to cool bigger spaces. A central air conditioner, like other models, comes in different cooling capacities, designated by the ‘tonnage’ of the AC. A central air conditioner is available in 1.5 ton, 2 ton or higher cooling capacities, based on the area of space they’re required to cool. It’s best to get a central air conditioner in 1.5 ton capacity and 5 star rating if you want to cool an area between 130-150 sq.ft. A central air conditioner will require a 220 or 240 volt socket and a dedicated power circuit. Central air conditioners consume more power than other AC categories, making them a better choice to cool large areas or office spaces.


Window Air Conditioners

A window air conditioner is a good fir for small rooms inside a house. A window air conditioner is available in different cooling capacities of 1 ton, 1.5 ton, 2 ton, etc. This type of AC is a single unit, with the AC unit placed inside the room and compressor and condenser unit placed outside the window. The air conditioner works by the same principle of taking in warm air from the room, cooling it down and sending it back inside the room to maintain an optimum temperature. To cool a room of 130-150 sq. ft. area, a window air conditioner of 1.5 ton capacity and 5 star rating is a good choice and this will also help you save on electricity costs. Depending on the cooling capacity, window air conditioners are offered as 110/120 or 220/240 volt models. We hope this article was helpful in understanding the AC requirements for your home, along with the voltage requirements and ratings. If you’re planning to get an air conditioner home this festive season, you can avail great deals and discounts offered by brands. Make sure to always go for a trusted brand like Panasonic, Daikin, LG, Samsung, etc.


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