Here's what decisions you need to make for buy the air conditioner best suited to your needs. You should know that even if you want to buy an air conditioner just to cool your home, you will definitely buy one heat pump air conditioner, that is, a system that cools in the summer but by reversing the operating cycle it will also produce heat for the winter. Furthermore, this machine also dehumidifies the environment, which is why it is defined as an air conditioner, not an air conditioner.
The Splits
Let's start with the first choice: as you will know i fixed air conditioners they consist of an external machine and internal terminals, such as split, fan coil or floor mounted. Generally it is a good rule that each room has its own split; very often we hear our customers say: "I want to install a single split in the corridor so as to air condition all the rooms". In reality this is a mistake because in this way you will have a highly air-conditioned corridor perhaps with strong temperature changes, while the other environments will be only marginally cooled.
So if you need to air condition just one room then a monosplit will be enough, if you need to air condition 2 rooms you will need a dual split, three rooms a trial split, four a multisplit and so on.
Clearly, as the number of splits increases, the power of the external machine will increase, in fact a dual-split engine is more powerful than a mono-split engine.
The necessary power
Power is measured in kW but for air conditioners BTUs are often used which is an English measurement.
If you want to know the exact power you need, rely on our heating technicians, as it depends on various factors: the size of the rooms, the height of the ceiling, the insulation of the walls. As a general rule below we insert a table that indicates the relationship between the size of the room and the BTUs needed to cool it.
| up to 12 m2 | 7,000 btu |
| from 12 to 20 m2 | 9,000 btu |
| from 21 to 30 m2 | 12,000 btu |
| from 31 to 40 m2 | 15,000 btu |
Energy efficiency
Another fundamental factor for choosing the right air conditioner is efficiency, which allows you to save money on your bill. It is possible to achieve these efficiencies thanks to a device called Inverter which allows you to modulate the powers, specifically the efficiency indicates the consumption of the air conditioner and is fundamentally linked to 2 factors, EER and COP:
EER is the ratio between the energy produced by the machine to cool the rooms and the energy absorbed by the electrical system. The higher this value, the greater the savings on your bill. To give an example, let's say that an efficient machine has an EER greater than 6.
the heating fee is called COP, so if you have to use the air conditioner to heat the rooms in winter, also check this value. Let's say that to be efficient, a good air conditioner must have a COP higher than 4.2/4.5.
The air flow
A little-considered factor, however, is the air flow rate treated by the machine. This value is expressed in cubic meters per hour and allows you to calculate how many times the air is filtered and dehumidified. This value is fundamental both in polluted environments such as cities and in very humid environments, as humidity is a factor that has a significant impact on the perception of heat. Clearly the more air is treated, the greater the comfort.
Another choice is the level of noise of both the external machine and the internal splits, measured in decibels.
Generally today splits produce a sound power between 54 and 63 decibels, while external machines between 60 and 65 decibels, the lower these values are, the quieter your air conditioner will be.
Furthermore, the dehumidification function must be evaluated to reduce air humidity.
Also consider an air conditioner with integrated Wi-Fi for remote management, perhaps with a smartphone and tablet.
Another factor is the guarantee: A good purchase is also measured by the product's ability to last over time. Thanks to Guarantee 3 we can offer you a complete technical assistance service which extends the manufacturer's guarantee by 3 years (36 months), guaranteeing repairs or replacement of the goods in case of malfunction.
Purchasing an air conditioner with a 3 warranty allows you to have a product guaranteed for 5 years (2 from the parent company and 3 from the extended warranty) without having to worry about breakdowns or technical repairs.
The price
As with any product, the final choice is clearly based on price.
The price of an air conditioner varies based on all the parameters we have just listed, but also based on the brand. Clearly the top brands cost a little more but they also offer greater quality and reliability.
If you purchase the machine directly on our site you can save up to 20/30% compared to traditional shops and installers, always with a satisfaction or refund guarantee. Discover the best brands of air conditioners in our online shop, for any doubt or information you can contact our customer support who will be happy to answer all your requests.