The
most popular type of air conditioning, other than central air, is a window air
conditioner. If your home is not equipped with central air conditioning
throughout the house, you can use a window air conditioner to cool the house.
Most people like using window air units over floor models because they do not
need to be moved from room to room and they don't take up space in the room.
One
thing about window air conditioners is that they are noisy. The noise level
depends on the type and size of the unit. Noise levels are usually given in
decibel ratings. The higher the decibel the louder the unit will be. For every
10 decibel increase the sound pressure increases by a factor of 10. For example
50 decibels is 10 times louder than 40 decibels and is 100 times louder than 30
decibels.
There
are many things that cause noise in air conditioning units. Some cannot be
helped. There is a compressor and fan in each unit which causes most noise.
Other causes could be maintenance issues such as worn bearings, dirty or rusty
fan blades and basic wear and tear. Besides basic wear and tear, your unit
could be noisy because it is vibrating because it is not installed correctly.
A unit
should not be unbearably noisy. If yours is, you should have it looked at by an
authorized service professional. There are some things that you can check on
for yourself. To stop some vibrating, try tightening the screws holding the
front panel onto the unit.
You
might have bent fan blades which would be causing your unit to make noise. It shouldn't
be too difficult to bend the blades back into place. Other place where you may
be getting some vibration noise is between the frame and the sash or the glass
and the frame. Check these out before you call in a service professional.
You can
find a wide range of single room air conditioners, both in style and price. You
should be able to find a window air conditioner for as little as $150 or as
much as several hundred. The more features it has, like double fans or a remote
control will increase the price.
Usually
the more expensive the unit, the more energy efficient it is. Air conditioner
units can use a lot of electricity. If you run the unit often, your electricity
bill will be higher. Therefore, if you get an energy efficient unit, you should
save in electric costs. The more efficient a unit is, the less energy it takes
to cool your home. Therefore, you will save on your energy costs.
Research
what type of unit will do the job for you and your home. Make sure you check
the amps for the unit you purchase. You don't want to overload your electrical
system.
Coolaire Consolidated’s
Daikin systems offer the kinds of innovative and unique product features that
deliver the optimum in air conditioned comfort and control.
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