Air Conditioner Buying Guide

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Air Conditioner Buying Guide

• Summer is right around the corner and
  temperatures are on the rise now is the perfect
  time to assess your cooling needs before the
  thermometer hits triple digits!

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Already have an air conditioner? First, check and
clean your air conditioner to ensure its running
properly. If you havent bought a new air
conditioner in the past 7 years, upgrading to a
more energy efficient model could save you money
on your utility bill. Need a new one? Whether
youre purchasing a window, portable or split air
conditioner, you will find the choices in the
market today are much more energy efficient.
Before you go to the store there are two major
things you should consider first before
purchasing Size Getting a cooling system
thats the wrong size is the most common mistake
people make, regardless of the type.  An air
conditioner that is too small will never cool the
space and cost you more money to run, while an
air conditioner that is too large will cool the
space too quickly without removing the moisture,
leaving the space cold and clammy.
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When figuring out the size of the air conditioner
you will need, you need to fist determine the
size of the space you are looking to cool. Once
you have the size you can determine how many BTUs
is required to cool that space.  Learn how to
calculate your BTUs here. Installation How will
you be installing the air conditioner and will
you be installing it yourself? Will it be through
a wall or a window? This will help determine the
type of air conditioner you need to purchase. If
you are installing an A/C yourself, be sure that
the electrical circuit to the room can handle the
electrical load of the unit. Take a look at the
outlets you have to determine what plug type you
need.  Learn more about installation and
different plug types here. To know more
about Types of Air Conditioners and Common
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