Air conditioner

Summer is lovely, but the temperature in the house does rise quickly. With an air conditioner, you ensure the air inside your home stays pleasantly cool while it’s hot outside. Want to know more about air conditioners? In this article, you can read more about air conditioning prices, types of air conditioners and saving tips.

What does an air conditioner cost?

Before buying an air conditioner, knowing what to expect in terms of prices is useful. When buying air conditioning, the price depends on several factors, such as the size and type you choose. See below for a handy price overview of air conditioning costs.

Difference between an air conditioner and an air cooler

Before delving into the different types of air conditioners, it is useful to know the difference between air conditioners and air coolers. This is because they are quite different from each other. In the table below, you will find both options’ differences and pros and cons.

Work of an air conditioning specialist

An air conditioning specialist is an expert in air conditioners, but what exactly do you hire this specialist for? Read below what the various activities of an air conditioning specialist are.

Air conditioning installation

An air conditioning specialist can be called in to install your new air conditioning. Installing an air conditioner involves a lot of work because, with the classic air conditioner, a pipe is running to the outside that expels the warm air. The air conditioning specialist will look with you at the best place to place the air conditioner and then take care of the installation. Hiring a certified air conditioning installer is essential to ensure you are dealing with a professional.

Air conditioning replacement

Do you have an air conditioner in your home, but after years of service, it needs replacing? Replacing your air conditioning is also part of the job of an air conditioning specialist. If you notice that your air conditioner is no longer cooling properly, it indicates that it is due for replacement. New air conditioners are much more environmentally friendly than a few years ago and consume less energy. The airco specialist will be happy to advise you on whether or not to replace your air conditioning.

Airco repair

Does your airco indicate a malfunction, or is a part broken? The air conditioning specialist will be happy to repair it for you. However, buying a new one for a central air conditioning repair may be more economical. The specialist will give you no-obligation advice regarding new air conditioners, saving you money and allowing you to enjoy a well-functioning air conditioner again in no time.

Airco maintenance

Maintaining your air conditioning properly will allow you to enjoy a cool room and make your air conditioning last longer. The air conditioning specialist will do the periodic air conditioning maintenance and ensure you don’t have to worry about it. Refilling your air conditioning and vacuuming your cooling system should be done once or twice a year. In addition, it is a good idea to have your air conditioner checked periodically to ensure it continues working correctly.

Types of air conditioners

Different air conditioners are available, each with advantages and disadvantages. But which types are there exactly? Read more about the different types of air conditioners and their characteristics below.

Split unit air conditioner

A split air conditioner is permanently installed in a room and is fixed to the wall. A split-unit air conditioner consists of two parts: one that cools the space inside and one outside and takes care of the air supply and extraction. This air conditioner is suitable for medium-sized rooms and is available in various sizes and colours.

Multi-split air conditioner

A multi-split air conditioner works like a split-unit air conditioner, but this variant has multiple units. This allows you to cool several rooms with one outdoor unit.

Airco without an outdoor unit

An airco without an outdoor unit is also called a monoblock airco. This air conditioner is suitable for cooling one room, and no hose needs to be placed outside. The outlet of this air conditioner is controlled through a pipe in the wall.

Mobile air conditioner

The great advantage of a mobile air conditioner is that you put the unit wherever you want. A portable air conditioner is much cheaper than a fixed air conditioner, but it generally makes more noise, which can be annoying.

The power of your air conditioner

When looking for air conditioners, you soon find out that there are different capacities. But what power rating should your air conditioner have? With a simple calculation, you can figure out the ability of your future air conditioner. Read below a short step-by-step plan to calculate the required power.

1. Calculate the volume of the room in m3

Calculate the volume of a room by multiplying its length, width and height.

2. Determine the multiplication factor

Factor 30:Are you installing your air conditioner in a well-insulated room with a sloping roof and few electrical appliances? Then multiply the volume of your space by 30.

Factor 40: Is the room less well insulated, or does it consist of much glass? Then choose 40 as the multiplier.

Factor 50: For a less well-insulated room where it is essential to keep the temperature down, choose factor 50.

3. Cooling capacity

Multiply the volume of your room by the corresponding factor. This will give you the cooling power that your future air conditioner needs. This capacity is indicated in watts (kW).

Tips for buying an airconditioner

Now that you know more about the different types of air conditioners and their corresponding capacity, it’s time to buy an aircon. What should you pay attention to when purchasing an air conditioner? Read some handy tips here.

Please pay attention to the energy class.

In the EU, an energy label on air conditioners is mandatory, called the EPBD label. The energy label runs from A to G, with A being the most energy-efficient and G being the least energy efficient. When buying an air conditioner, paying attention to the energy label is important. Choosing an energy-efficient air conditioner will ultimately save you money on your energy bill. Moreover, an energy-efficient air conditioner is obviously considerably better for the environment.

Check the noise

That air conditioners make noise while cooling the air is a given. However, paying attention to the number of decibels when picking an air conditioner is advisable. Especially if you want to have an airco in your bedroom or an airco in the living room installed, you don’t want the airco to make too much noise. Often, the number of decibels is mentioned with air conditioners.

View the different features.

New air conditioners have many more features than air conditioners that appeared on the market a few years ago. For example, there are air conditioners with Wi-Fi and extra quiet air conditioners. Make a list beforehand of the features that are important to you. Want to know which features are recommended for your situation? Feel free to ask the specialist.