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The no. 1 goal of www.cheapestiarconditioner.com is to provide customers with high quality products at a price they would love. We are committed to providing outstanding heating and cooling value for your home or business. Our product pages will help you determine which type of air conditioner best meet your needs. With a high SEER, even the cheapest air conditioner with help you gain more through energy saving. Factor in how much you can save on your current energy bill by replacing your older system with a higher efficiency system. We help you save while your purchase, as well as after your purchase.
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- FAQ'S About Cheapest Air Conditioner
- What is EER?
- What is cooling capacity?
- When is the best time to buy an air conditioner?
- Will the star rating increase the initial cost of ACs?
- What is the comparative cost saving amongst different stars rated ACs?
- How do I calculate the energy consumption of 1.5 TR air conditioner in a house?
- If I buy a new system, what is the best kind of control unit?
- How can I get a high efficiency system that will have minimum operational costs?
- How can a homeowner tell if a contractor's price is fair ?
- Is a Voltage stabilizer required for an AC?
- If we are getting cool air, how bad can refrigerant charge problems be?
- Am I required to do new wiring for the AC?
- Why should I pay higher price for higher star AC?
- When do I know it's time to replace my system?
- If I buy a new system, what is the best kind of control unit?
- How can I get a high efficiency system that will have minimum operational costs ?
- Can homeowners repair their own AC?
- How often should I change the air filter in my system ?
- Tips for Buying a New Room or Addition Air Conditioner
- How can I get a high efficiency system that will have minimum operational costs?
- In hot weather, should I turn my thermostat up when I leave for work in the morning ?
- What is General Energy use in Any AC ?
- What is EER?
- Energy efficiency ratio (EER) is the ratio between the cooling capacity and the power input of the Air conditioners. For example, if a 1 TR (3500 W) AC consumes 1000 watts, then the EER of the Air conditioners is 3.5 W/W. ACs with high EER consume less power. Top ?
- What is cooling capacity?
- Cooling capacity is the amount of heat energy removed by the Air conditioner from a space/ product for a given time. It is generally measured in British Thermal Unit (BTU) per hour (BTU/Hr). In SI units it is measured by KJ / Sec= KW. Top ?
- When is the best time to buy an air conditioner?
- The best system depends on many variables, including family size, house location and design, and utility cost and availability. The optimum indoor comfort system might include high efficiency central air conditioning and heating, a high efficiency air cleaner, and a central humidifier. Top ?
- Will the star rating increase the initial cost of ACs?
- In order to increase the energy efficiency, AC manufacturer needs to change the design parameters like increasing airflow, surface area of copper tubes and highly efficient compressor etc. These initiatives lead to increase in the initial cost of the star rated ACs. However, the life cycle cost (Running cost + initial cost) is substantially lesser than ACs that without star rating. Purchasing a 5 star AC can minimize your payback period Top ?
- What is the comparative cost saving amongst different stars rated ACs?
- The cost saving between each star rating depends on the equipment running hours and electricity cost / KW. It is available on energy calculator. Energy calculator has the provisions for choosing a city and possible running hours. Top ?
- How do I calculate the energy consumption of 1.5 TR air conditioner in a house?
- AC Operation of 8 hours a day, 252 days a year 75% compressor run time considered. This works out to 1,512 hours of operation per year, as found by BEE through one of their surveys. Please refer the Energy calculator on this site.
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- If I buy a new system, what is the best kind of control unit?
- If you want flexibility to program your temperature changes, a computerized thermostat will probably be best. Manually operated control systems allow you to select a temperature setting which your unit will maintain.
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- How can I get a high efficiency system that will have minimum operational costs?
- Manufacturers publish equipment efficiency ratings which are available to your contractor. ARI also publishes directories indicating various energy efficiency ratings of specific equipment. It is important that a contractor install a unit that has just the right capacity to cool your home. Units with excess capacity will cycle on and off and work less efficiently, thus increasing your operating costs. Top ?
- How can a homeowner tell if a contractor's price is fair ?
- Mostly by comparing bids from several contractors, and possibly checking the local Better Business Bureau to be sure the contractor has a good reputation. Top ?
- Is a Voltage stabilizer required for an AC?
- All Air conditioners perform over a specified voltage range, generally between 5 to 10% of the rated voltage. Check with the manufacturer’s specification for the voltage range in which the AC can perform without failures. If your locality has a voltage fluctuation beyond the operating voltage limit, only then use stabilizer. Use a good quality stabilizer, as it also consumes energy. Top ?
- If we are getting cool air, how bad can refrigerant charge problems be?
- Incorrect charge significantly reduces the cooling capacity and energy efficiency of your unit and can also damage your system. If a unit is significantly undercharged, the compressor can overheat, causing it to burn up internally. Overcharging can flood the compressor with liquid refrigerant, causing the piston to catastrophically fail. In both cases, premature compressor failure is the likely result. In a recent test of air conditioners installed in Massachusetts, 14% of the units tested were severely over- or undercharged, which, as mentioned above, will likely cause early compressor failure if not detected and corrected. Top ?
- Am I required to do new wiring for the AC?
- Yes. It is strongly recommended for a trouble-free operation of AC. Ask the installer to run a separate wiring from your main switch to the AC socket. The neutral wire should be of same size as the phase wire. This is very important. Top ?
- Why should I pay higher price for higher star AC?
- The labeled ACs are more efficient than non labeled ones. The payback period for the incrementally higher cost of labeled AC is 1 to 1.5 years. Thus the incremental price can be recovered in only 1 to 1.5 years in the form of reduced electricity bill. The normal life of AC is 8 to 10 year, so rest of its life the energy saved by the AC is actually bonus for the customer. Top ?
- When do I know it's time to replace my system?
- When the system starts giving you more problems than seem cost effective to fix, particularly when major components such as the compressor start making unusual noises or otherwise indicating need for a service call. When faced with major repairs, consult several contractors for their recommendations. Replacing a compressor is somewhat less expensive than replacing the entire unit, but new units may give you greater efficiency and lower operating costs in the long run Top ?
- If I buy a new system, what is the best kind of control unit?
- If you want flexibility to program your temperature changes, a computerized thermostat will probably be best. Manually operated control systems allow you to select a temperature setting which your unit will maintain. Top ?
- How can I get a high efficiency system that will have minimum operational costs ?
- Manufacturers publish equipment efficiency ratings which are available to your contractor. ARI also publishes directories indicating various energy efficiency ratings of specific equipment. It is important that a contractor install a unit that has just the right capacity to cool your home. Units with excess capacity will cycle on and off and work less efficiently, thus increasing your operating costs. Top ?
- Can homeowners repair their own AC?
- In most cases, definitely not. Cooling systems today are more complicated to service and usually require expert attention in order to comply with federal regulations, such as the Clean Air Act which prohibits releasing refrigerants into the atmosphere. An EPA certified air conditioning contractor or service technician should be called at the first sign of trouble. Top ?
- How often should I change the air filter in my system ?
- Check it at least every month during peak use, and replace it when it looks dirty enough to significantly impair the air flow through it. Some filters, such as media filters or electronic air cleaners, are washable; others are disposable and must be replaced. Top ?
- Tips for Buying a New Room or Addition Air Conditioner
- When shopping for an air conditioner, first determine which type of system best suits your needs- central air conditioning or room air conditioning. Central air conditioners are designed to cool an entire house, while room air conditioners are usually window-or wall-mounted units that only cool the immediate area.
- Three types of room air conditioners are available: (1) window models that can be installed in most double-hung windows; (2) ductless mini-split systems (3) (PTAC) built-in models that are encased in a sleeve installed in the wall.
- Proper sizing is very important for efficient air conditioning. A bigger unit is not necessarily better because a unit that is too large will not cool an area uniformly. A small unit running for an extended period operates more efficiently and is more effective at dehumidifying than a large unit that cycles on and off too frequently.
- When determining the appropriate size air conditioner for your home, consider the dimensions of the area to be cooled. Based on size alone, an air conditioner generally needs 20 Btu for each square foot of living space. Another popular formula is based on 400-500 square feet per ton. Other important factors to consider when selecting an air conditioner are room height, local climate, shading, window size, etc.
- Verify that your home's electrical system can meet the unit's power requirements. Room units operate on 115-volt or 230-volt circuits. The standard household receptacle is a connection for a 115-volt branch circuit. Large room units rated at 115 volts may require a dedicated circuit and room units rated at 230 volts may require a special circuit.
- If you are mounting your air conditioner near the corner of a room, look for a unit with an airflow in the desired direction for your room layout.
- Look for a unit whose filter slides out easily for regular cleaning.
- Select a unit with logically arranged controls, a digital readout for the thermostat setting, and a built-in timer.
- When considering several comparable units, select the unit with the higher SEER.
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- How can I get a high efficiency system that will have minimum operational costs?
- Manufacturers publish equipment efficiency ratings which are available to your contractor. ARI also publishes directories indicating various energy efficiency ratings of specific equipment.
It is important that a contractor install a unit that has just the right capacity to cool your home. Units with excess capacity will cycle on and off and work less efficiently, thus increasing your operating costs. Top ?
- In hot weather, should I turn my thermostat up when I leave for work in the morning ?
- If your house is going to be empty for more than about four hours, it's a good idea to turn your thermostat up to about 82 degrees or so instead of the 78 usually recommended. Keep the house closed to minimize heat build up. When you come home, don't set the thermostat any lower than the temperature you actually want your air conditioning system wouldn't cool any faster and might easily waste money by cooling your home more than needed. Top ?
- What is General Energy use in Any AC ?
- It should be noted that in a thermodynamically closed system, any energy input into the system that is being maintained at a set temperature (which is a standard mode of operation for modern air conditioners) requires that the energy removal rate from the air conditioner increase . This increase has the effect that for each unit of energy input into the system (say to power a light bulb in the closed system) requires the air conditioner to remove that energy. In order to do that the air conditioner must increase its consumption by the inverse of its efficiency times the input unit of energy. As an example presume that inside the closed system a 100 watt light bulb is activated, and the air conditioner has an efficiency of 200%. The air conditioner's energy consumption will increase by 50 watts to compensate for this, thus making the 100 W light bulb utilise a total of 150 W of energy. Top ?
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- What is General Energy use in Any AC ?
- It should be noted that in a thermodynamically closed system, any energy input into the system that is being maintained at a set temperature (which is a standard mode of operation for modern air conditioners) requires that the energy removal rate from the air conditioner increase . This increase has the effect that for each unit of energy input into the system (say to power a light bulb in the closed system) requires the air conditioner to remove that energy. In order to do that the air conditioner must increase its consumption by the inverse of its efficiency times the input unit of energy. As an example presume that inside the closed system a 100 watt light bulb is activated, and the air conditioner has an efficiency of 200%. The air conditioner's energy consumption will increase by 50 watts to compensate for this, thus making the 100 W light bulb utilise a total of 150 W of energy.
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