10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Air Conditioner
1- How does an air conditioner work?
The method an air conditioner works is quite simple. It sucks in the hot air from an enclosed space and passes it through the cooling process before fanning out the cooled air in the room through a built-in fan or blower. Some air conditioning systems also claim to cleanse the air. An air conditioner also helps maintain the humidity level in the specified area. When the cooled air reaches its saturation point, the moisture content condenses and it is drained out in the form of water through an outlet.
2- Which is the best air conditioner brand?
It is not difficult to find out the best-suited air conditioner in the market. Generally, the likely owners of air conditioner want the machine to have a shorter time to cool the space, consume less power and operate quietly. An AC user also desires the machine to restart after power cut as it was set by the user and do not go into default setting mode after every power cut. A buyer also may need after-sale services, easy availability of its service centers and customers’ feedback in this context must be known before taking a final purchase decision. It is advisable to do a bit of research to understand the need and most suitable air conditioner available in the market.
3- Why do air conditioner compressors take 4-5 minutes to restart?
The air condition units are programmed by the manufacturer to start in a sequence whenever power is supplied to the machine. Generally, the homes, where air conditioners are installed, have certain fixed level of electricity supply. An air conditioner consists of multiple equipment/units that draw high power. If all the machines, including compressors, start simultaneously there will be a sudden fluctuation or fall in the current supply, which can affect the Air conditioner or other electrical appliances running at home. The gradual start is a preventive mechanism to check sudden electricity supply shortfall.
4- Which air conditioner should I buy this summer?
Naturally, it depends on the requirement. Couple of things to be kept in mind, including the tonnage, energy efficiency, after-sale service, duration of guarantee/warranty offered. The choice of window AC, floor standing AC or split type AC should also be made after due consideration and as per the requirement. It is always useful to go through some feedback by genuine users.
5- What is the difference in split and floor standing air conditioner?
There are certain differences in split and floor standing air conditioner. The split air conditioner is quieter as the main units are outside the room whereas in floor standing room they are within the enclosed space. While on the other hand, floor standing air conditioner can be installed anywhere, for example inside tents or buildings having glass walls, and they are easier to transport. Distribution of cooler air in the split AC is in much wider area than by the floor standing air conditioner.
6- Is it good to have a centralized air conditioner at home?
It depends on the size of the home and the requirements. No doubt that the centralized AC seems much more effective and quiet; however, it is not cheaper to install and maintain it. Centralized air condition can be useful if the likely stay at the place is longer. In the current economic scenario, you never know that you need to move out to another city. In such a situation, it is prudent to have portable AC units installed at abode.
7- How efficient are air conditioners?
In general, air conditioners are considered to be efficient machines. Sweltering heat and high humidity affect the efficiency of the people working or residing in a particular area. It increases people’s energy. Air conditioners are a must in our today’s offices that are high-tech and the computers and other sophisticated devices need maintenance of certain maximum and minim temperature levels.
8- How can I turn on my air conditioner without the remote?
A remote is a device through which another electronically linked device or machine can be operated from a distance. It is an additional part of the device. Therefore, machines, including the ACs, are programmed to function independently of remotes. A remote must be linked to its parent device. Usually, air conditioners are provided with remote to carry out certain basic functions. If your remote is broken or non-functional then for the ease of use and safety, it is highly advisable to arrange for the spare remote. You can purchase the replacement from AC Dealer in Delhi NCR & India. To turn on the AC without remote, often an on/off switch is available after opening the front cover of an indoor unit of split AC. You should always refer the operation manual for the particular brand of air conditioner you are using.
9- Why is the minimum temperature of an air conditioner 16 degrees?
The air conditioners can be programmed to cool the room or confined space even below the 16-degree. A human body, in this part of the world, is comfortable at the temperature ranging from 22 to 26-degree centigrade. This temperature uses less energy to achieve this range in the normal weather condition in India. Colder than 16-degree level would require continuous running of a machine for a longer duration, consequently, consuming more energy.
10- Why is the rating of AC specified in tonnes?
Tonnage of an air conditioner does not necessarily show its rating; rather, it shows the capacity of the air conditioner to remove the hot air from an enclosed area in one hour and subsequently cool it down. A one-ton air conditioner usually has the capacity to extract 12000 British Thermal Unit (BTU) hear in an hour.
