Split or Window type AC? Now this is another debatable topic. “Go split” you’d say. And who wouldn’t? It is said to be quieter than its predecessor, the window type, since its condenser and compressor are separated from the evaporator and blower. It’s very sleek, aesthetically appealing and you do not need a big “window” for it. Just a teeny hole for the copper wiring. Downside is the lowest Horse Power available in the market is 1.0 and it’s pricier than the window type. The window type is the tried and tested kind, less expensive and you can get one with 0.5 HP.
The husband and I have been discussing about the kind of air conditioning unit we’ll be using in our new home. We have to decide on this before the second coat application of our exterior wall paint. As I really do not want to see those uneven map-like thingies on our walls. I specifically told our architect and the contractor that no pipe or wiring should be seen, including the AC drain, so they’re all embedded. For the Master’s bedroom we will be using 1.5 HP split type, as there’s really no place for a window kind in this part of the house. The exterior wall finishing on this area, facing the corner, will be the “highlight’ of the entire house, with slate cladding, picture window, etc. The floor area in Bea’s room and the guest room is not big, so a 0.75 HP window type unit per room will suffice. For the attic, which will be the family room, a 2.0 HP split type is recommended. And as he would want to have the ground floor air conditioned as well, a free standing (floor mounted) split should be used as the area is big. This free standing unit will be placed in the pocket-door closet, initially intended for storage, in the living room.
Last Friday the surveyor from Carrier arrived and checked out the house and gave some recommendations, we weren’t at the site then. Originally, we wanted all outside units for the splits to be at the rear area of the house. The surveyor said it’s too far from the indoor unit, thus may result into early conking out of the AC’s. He would like to put the them on our precious highlighted area! No way! So I’m meeting with him again with our contractor on Saturday, to check out other possible location for the condenser/compressor.
The husband and I have been discussing about the kind of air conditioning unit we’ll be using in our new home. We have to decide on this before the second coat application of our exterior wall paint. As I really do not want to see those uneven map-like thingies on our walls. I specifically told our architect and the contractor that no pipe or wiring should be seen, including the AC drain, so they’re all embedded. For the Master’s bedroom we will be using 1.5 HP split type, as there’s really no place for a window kind in this part of the house. The exterior wall finishing on this area, facing the corner, will be the “highlight’ of the entire house, with slate cladding, picture window, etc. The floor area in Bea’s room and the guest room is not big, so a 0.75 HP window type unit per room will suffice. For the attic, which will be the family room, a 2.0 HP split type is recommended. And as he would want to have the ground floor air conditioned as well, a free standing (floor mounted) split should be used as the area is big. This free standing unit will be placed in the pocket-door closet, initially intended for storage, in the living room.
Last Friday the surveyor from Carrier arrived and checked out the house and gave some recommendations, we weren’t at the site then. Originally, we wanted all outside units for the splits to be at the rear area of the house. The surveyor said it’s too far from the indoor unit, thus may result into early conking out of the AC’s. He would like to put the them on our precious highlighted area! No way! So I’m meeting with him again with our contractor on Saturday, to check out other possible location for the condenser/compressor.
Of course, I did some googleizing about air conditioners. I checked out chat rooms and blogs as well. They're practically the same in energy efficiency and maintenance. The big difference is really just the look and the price. Choosing the right AC unit is not really that hard. Just think about what you need, the space, etc. The best thing is really to have the surveyor come to the place where you'd want it installed, so they can make proper suggestions. They usually do this for free, just coordinate with your local vendor. We usually get our appliances from Abenson. http://www.learnaboutairconditioning.com/ gave me an in-depth information on this topic.
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