AC has become an important part of our life in the sweltering summers. Many people want to buy new AC. The biggest concern of using AC is the power consumption. But using AC properly does not consume much electricity.

Those who buy a new AC should take care of several things. You can buy very good quality AC in it. Also, it will be convenient to buy what you need. Let’s see what things to look out for –

1. Be sure to check reviews and the reputation of the company/brand. Remember, if you do not buy an AC from a company that provides good service, then there is a risk of a lot of additional costs later. Check whether the service centre of the company you want to buy AC from is in your city or not. If not, you will face various problems in the future if the AC breaks down. The company’s ‘After Sales Service’ must be seen. If any problem arises after buying the AC, know how much the company will do to solve it.

2. Before buying AC decide whether to buy split or window AC. Now the question is, what is window AC and what is split AC? Basically, in split AC, the machine noise is not heard, as the compressor is outside the room. But the problem is that the wall of the room has to be broken to install the compressor of the split AC. If you don’t have any problem with breaking the wall, then you can go for split AC. On the other hand, if you want to install a window AC, a window is closed, and if the AC is off, the possibility of light and air entering the room will be greatly reduced.

If the size of the room is big or if there is no window in the room, then you have to buy a split AC. Basically, a split AC is bought for use in a living room or large room of an office. However, the price of window AC is much less than split AC.

3. Before buying an AC, you have to calculate the size of the room, where it is located in the house, which floor, and whether the wall is exposed to sunlight or not. In this case, AC manufacturers can take ideas from the websites of various companies or the Internet. If the size of the room is a maximum of 140 square feet, it will work only if you buy a one-tonne capacity AC. But if the size of the room is between 140 and 196 square feet, a one-and-a-half-tonne-capacity AC should be bought.

4. Power consumption is a big issue in using AC. Definitely try to buy one with an inverter. Inverter AC’s compressor is always reduced to capacity as needed, keeping the room cool. Since the compressor of this AC can run at low capacity, the power consumption of this AC is much less than that of a normal AC.

5. The blower fan is an essential component of the AC, which circulates air in your home. The bigger the blower fan, the more air it gets. Condenser coils are another component used to speed up cooling. The AC should be such that the condenser coils can exchange heat and have anti-corrosion properties between them. Capacitors are another key component that protects against fire in the event of a circuit failure or disconnection.

When buying an expensive item, do your due diligence. Don’t buy it in a hurry. There is no need to burn your head by buying the wrong thing by looking at the marketing of the companies. Only then can you stay comfortable in the intense heat.

>> Select the size or AC size first. Actually the size of AC will depend on the size of our room. A 1 ton AC is enough for a small house. 1.5 ton to 2 ton AC is ideal for large rooms.

>> If the room is small, a window AC is enough. And it is also quite easy to install. But ideal for larger rooms is split AC. And it doesn’t make much noise.

>> It is important to check the star rating of the AC while buying it. Because the 5-star rating AC saves electricity. And in the long run it also reduces the electricity bill burden to a great extent.

>> AC price should be fixed according to own budget. Apart from this, the cost of installation and maintenance should also be kept in mind. And to buy AC should always wait for offers. Because many discounts are available on AC during the festive season.

>> Good brand AC should be bought. which can provide better warranty and better service. This can save you from many problems in the future.

>> Nowadays almost all ACs come with several advanced features. Among these are Wi-Fi connectivity, auto clean and anti-bacterial filter etc. You have to choose the features according to your needs or requirements.

>> Online reviews and ratings must be checked before buying an AC. It will provide accurate information about product quality and performance.

Window or split AC

The advantage of split AC is that the compressor can be kept outside the room. And no sound of the machine is heard. But the disadvantage of this AC is that the walls of the room have to be broken to set it. On the other hand, if you want to use a window AC, you have to close one of the windows in the room. As a result, there will be a lack of sufficient light and air in the house.

Inverter or non-inverter

While buying an AC, try to buy an AC with an inverter. This will reduce electricity consumption. If there is an inverter, the compressor will automatically turn off after the room has cooled down as required. The AC compressor can run at low capacity. So this AC consumes less electricity than a normal AC. So inverter AC is good for consumers.

AC should be according to the size of the room.

The size of the AC should be bought according to the size of the room. If a 2-tonnene AC is installed in a room where a 5-tonnene AC is required, accidents can happen anytime. 1 tonne AC is enough for a room of 100 to 120 square feet. A 120- to 150-square-foot room requires one and a half tonnes of AC. It is better to buy a 2-tonne AC for a larger room.