With the scorching hot weather in Malaysia, almost every home houses at least one air conditioner (AC). Do you know there is some important knowledge of AC that you must know before buying and installing? Many of us tend to ignore that and let others to handle it for us. However, being a smart consumer, you must at least know the 4 points below as it might affect your well-being later on.
The Types of AC You Need – Wall-mounted Vs Ceiling Cassette
Wall-mounted AC is ideal for residential properties and small offices. The benefits of wall- mounted are the size, as it is compact and can be fitted in any places, the cost and it is simple to install.
Meanwhile, if you have a rather large area, it is recommended to have the ceiling cassette as it can distribute the cool air evenly in 4 directions but the cost of getting one will be higher compared to wall-mounted.
Position of the AC
The one BIG mistake that a lot of us are guilty of is placing the AC unit behind the plaster ceiling or in a specially-designed box in order to hide the presence of the “not so pretty” AC unit. This will increase your electricity bill as the placement causes the AC to work harder to cool the area. Apart from that, it would also complicate the servicing & cleaning of the AC unit in the future.
Considering the Size (Horsepower)
Bigger does not means better. Getting the right size of AC for the room is crucial as it helps you to save money (bigger unit is more expensive & consume higher electricity). Below is a quick guide for reference.
*Other factors to consider include the size of the windows and whether the room is facing the afternoon sun.
| Floor Area (in square meters) | AC Unit Size (Horsepower) |
| Below 14 sqm | Below 1.0 hp |
| 15 to 21sqm | 1.0 hp |
| 22 to 25sqm | 1.5 hp |
| 26 to 28sqm | 2.0 hp |
| 29 to 48sqm | 2.5 hp |
Source:
https://www.realliving.com.ph/shopping-services/appliances/how-to-compute-your-air-con-s-horsepower-based-on-your-room-size-a1693-20180419
To have AC Servicing Diary
Once you have an AC at home, remember to keep track of the servicing. Regular servicing not only helps to maintain your unit in good condition but also ensures you and your family members are breathing in clean air rather than dust and bacteria built-up.
Keeping an AC servicing contact ready in your house as it will come handy in the future. TAION SmartService is a service provider company in maintaining air conditioner system. We have a team of professionally trained technicians to provide you efficient service and ensure satisfactory cleanliness after every servicing. Try TAION SmartService today!
