Split System Air Conditioner Buying Guide

Split system air conditioners are usually used to cool one or more rooms or an open area. They also are handy appliances at cooling rooms that are quite larger than normal. Their cooling systems tend to be quiet and extremely effective when it comes to air conditioning units.

These units require professional installation. Split systems are normally installed on the same joining wall commonly known as back to back installation. The compressor is placed on the outside and the internal fan unit is placed on the same wall about 200-300mm down from your ceiling. By placing the units on the same wall it reduces your costs for installation. The further you move the fan unit away from the compressor the higher your installation costs.

This buying guide will help you familiarise yourself with the product so you can buy the perfect split system air conditioner to suite your requirements.

Size

When it comes to sizing for your split system air conditioner it is rated in kilowatts (kW). This is measure by the capacity of the room and the cooling or heat required and its energy consumption. Therefore, the amount of kilowatts you will need depends on the size of the room and the amount of heat/cool you want to be realised in the environment. This can be determined with additional factors including, sunlight, windows, weather conditions and existing insulation.

Generally all air conditioners suggest room size to match the kW rating. However, an additional way to work out a suitable split system air conditioner for you, you will need to measure the intended floor space in cubic metres and generally require 145 watts per square metre for an average sized room. If you are still unsure, please don't hesitate to call your customer service team on 1300 000 500.

Features

Split system air conditioners not only offer a cooling system but some models come with reverse cycle. This is when they can both cool down or warm up your space. This option is a great and affordable solution so you don't have to buy a separate heater for the winter. Some models can also offer a dehumidifier system, air purifiers, and fans. These features help decrease indoor pollutant levels. This kind of adaptability means portable AC units can provide comfort in a variety of environments.

Some air conditioners also include features such as a condenser which removes excess heat, a drip or non-drip air conditioning, which either expel excess water into a drain bucker or recycle excess moisture by evaporating it back into the air.

Other features on a portable air conditioner include:

If you are a person who cannot stand the heat in summer, then a split system air conditioner is a perfect buy for you. Instead of opening all the windows up to cool your house down but at the same time inviting the insects and mosquitos in, a split system AC can help resolve this issue.

Please feel free to contact our customer service team for any queries on a split system air conditioner. Call us on 1300 000 500.