To cool your home or office during the hottest days of the year, there is nothing better than a good air conditioner. On the market there are really many models produced by different companies, so comparing prices is not an easy task, especially if you want to look for the product with the best quality-price ratio. We therefore suggest you read our buying advice and the review of the air conditioners in the ranking below to be able to buy the best brand without spending too much.
Ventilation And Temperature
Air conditioners can be used both to cool and to heat a room, although this second function is secondary. Ventilation is the most important feature to evaluate, since the effectiveness of the device in cooling an environment depends on it. The quality models have different ventilation levels that can be selected via the remote control, thanks to which you can adjust the air jet according to your needs.
For example, when you rest or sleep you can lower the level so as not to risk illness and let the air conditioner operate in silence. In the same way it will be very important to select the right temperature to cool the environment without making it too cold. This should also be adjusted according to the external climate, in order to obtain optimal and satisfactory results. IFB ACs are best for extreme climatic conditions.
Features
If you want to opt for an air conditioner with more features, we suggest checking on the product sheet which ones are available. Usually, the most technologically advanced models have different modes that can be set according to the situation. For example, the “sleep” mode can be very convenient, which automatically lowers the ventilation and reduces the noise of the air conditioner, therefore ideal for when you take a nap or sleep.
On the contrary, the “Turbo” function present in some products activates the maximum possible ventilation, but increases the decibels produced by the air conditioner. The “timer” function is fundamental as it will allow you to activate the device for a period of time, therefore ideal if you are away from home and want to find the apartment refreshed upon returning. All these options must be able to be selected from the supplied remote control, so as not to have to reach the buttons on the air conditioner.
Energy Saving
Air conditioners are quite demanding machines with regard to consumption, so if you want to use them continuously, it is good to choose one with an energy class A ++ or A +. Usually, the energy class is indicated for cooling, while if you want to use the air conditioner for heating, consumption will increase significantly.
Those who want to save on their end-of-month bill can also opt for an inverter model that allows them to reach the right temperature and ventilation in a very short time and therefore consume less energy. There are also special functions present in these products, for example the “Low Voltage Startup” which allows you to start the air conditioner gradually.
How To Use An Air Conditioner?
Every summer seems to be hotter than the previous year and almost all homes run for cover: the air conditioner is a great ally against humidity and high temperatures in cities. There are those who prefer a mild fan and those who, on the other hand, cannot do without air conditioning. By reading this guide, you will find out how to best use the appliance.
Positioning
If your budget does not allow you to install more appliances in your home, choosing the strategic position of just one air conditioner can help you not to miss the others. It all depends on the layout of your home. If the main rooms face the same corridor, you could ask the technician to install it right along one of its walls.
When you turn it on, being careful to leave all the doors open, the fresh air enters the various rooms, giving you a little respite from the heat. In addition, the cold air, mixing with that of the house, will not be too aggressive and will not cause cervical pain and colds. If, on the other hand, you want to rest or work blissfully in a room adjacent to the living room, for example, have the appliance installed above the door of the latter.
When you feel warm, close the living room door, leave the bedroom door open and turn on the air conditioner: the fresh air will create a pleasant atmosphere and you can reap the benefits of the “indirect” effect. Placing the air conditioner inside the rooms where you sleep or work is not really suitable, because exposure to lower temperatures for many hours in a row can cause your health.
Functions
It is not always easy to understand the meaning of all the functions on the remote control. Each corresponds to a more or less descriptive symbol. In addition to the one with the snowflake for cooling and the sun, to activate the appliance in heat pump mode, you will surely have noticed the droplet: pressing the corresponding button will reduce the humidity inside the room, without the temperature being affected. great variations.
The AUTO function activates the operating mode based on the preset parameters, giving the room an ideal atmosphere. Sleep (usually a moon with stars) helps to keep the temperature constant during the hours of sleep and acts in a quieter mode than the others, while the two or three arrows indicate the oscillation of the air conditioner fins, so that the air is not distributed only in one direction.
Ease Of Use
The latest generation residential air conditioners offer the possibility of viewing commands and temperature on the front panel of the appliance (usually the Light button), ideal for the night; the automatic cleaning function (Auto clean), which consists in drying the exchanger in order to eliminate the formation of bad odors and bacteria; and, finally, the Cold Plasma system, for air sterilization above 95% and the elimination of odors, in environments where children, the elderly or animals live.
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