Hot Tips For Choosing An Air Conditioning System This Summer

A Woman is Sitting on a Couch in Front of an Air Conditioner — Davies Refrigeration & Air Conditioning in Warana, QLD

We all love summer in Australia, as there are road trips, beach days, and barbecues aplenty to enjoy. However, we also spend a great deal of time at home, especially during the holidays. This time of year is notorious for soaring temperatures, so you don't want to get caught in the heat. As the weather gets warmer, it is essential to prepare your home so that you can stay cool during heatwaves.
 
When you select the right air conditioner for your climate and home, you can enjoy a relaxing, refreshing summer in Australia. Perhaps taking a look at the energy efficiency of your current air conditioner would be worthwhile. An upgrade to a new, technology-advanced system can reduce your household's energy consumption and electricity expenditure.
 
Here are some hot tips for choosing an air conditioning system this summer:

Climate

Most of us live in a humid climate. Consequently, our air conditioners have to work harder and consume more energy to keep us cool as the temperatures rise. As a result, certain types of air conditioners are effectively useless in regions of the country where the humidity is exceptionally high. 

Room Numbers

When you want to cool more than a single room, picking a unit is a little more complicated. The best choice for cooling a single room is a split system. A multi-split system may be a good solution if you want to cool additional rooms in your house or you need whole-house cooling.

Room Size

It's crucial to select an air conditioner with the proper cooling capacity or output for the room. In addition to poor performance, choosing the wrong capacity air conditioner for the room will increase energy use and operating costs. It will also shorten the life of the system.
 
Air conditioner capacity is determined by several factors, such as natural light, insulation, ceiling height, and roof type. Because every home differs, you should have a qualified contractor or installer tell you what type and size of unit is best suited to your property.

Energy Efficiency

Although high-efficiency units are more expensive to buy initially, they are more cost-effective to run in the long run.

Noise

It can be extremely annoying when your conversations or sleep are disturbed by excessive internal noise from air conditioners. Cooling systems that rely on evaporative cooling produce more interior noise than cooling systems that rely on refrigeration. Due to the remote location of the components, ducted or split system tend to be quitest.

Reliability

An air conditioner's reliability is an important consideration. As with most expensive appliances, you should stick with a well-established brand and search for long warranties and companies with good reputations for after-sales service.

Contact The Experts

Davies' expert technicians can professionally install an array of air conditioning units and technologies for your property on the Sunshine Coast. As the best choice for air conditioning services, we are available around the clock and have an excellent reputation. We are fully insured and only use the best brands and parts for new installations, so contact our team today to keep your home cool this summer.