Although classified as an old type of air conditioner, Window AC is still used by various groups. Older AC windows have many advantages, but don’t get me wrong.
Air Conditioner (AC) windows are one of the most popular types of air conditioners in Indonesia. Of course, its popularity is not far from the advantages of Window AC itself. This is because when choosing an air conditioner, you must first look for quality and then for price. No one wants to buy an AC device that is expensive but of poor quality.
Advantages of Window Air Conditioner
Window air conditioner is a popular air conditioner, so let’s talk about the advantages of this type of air conditioner over other types. Let’s start!
- Easy to install
The advantage of window air conditioners is that the installation process is simple. Even if you are not an expert, you can install it according to the attached manual.
Can you save more money by installing your own air conditioner so you don’t have to hire others?
- Can be used for different time conditions
If you think you need to buy heating after window air conditioning, you are wrong. Using the HVAC system, the air conditioner can provide cold air in the summer and warm air in the winter.
- No floor space required
As the name implies, window air conditioners do not require a floor and do not occupy a lot of space in the room. The air conditioner can be installed properly just by leaving a little space near the window.
- Low cost
Window air conditioners are fairly cheap and reasonably priced. This is one of the advantages of window air conditioners that many people like. The cost of a window air conditioner depends on the brand, BTU capacity, and features provided by the device itself. You need to know the size of the room so that you can determine the correct BTU.
- Energy Saving
As mentioned in the title, window air conditioners are energy efficient air conditioners. This is because you don’t have to spend a lot of money on maintenance and electricity. Your air conditioner is definitely energy efficient, especially when buying an air conditioner that has an Energystar certificate.
Disadvantages of Window Air Conditioner
Well, to be fair. You might also need to several disadvantages of using Window AC. Here are some disadvantages that you might have to consider before using Window AC.
- Since the air conditioner is installed in the window, light and natural air may not enter through the window. Installing window air conditioner is very difficult and requires a lot of energy as it requires drilling holes in windows and walls that are inefficiently large.
- Air conditioner selection is limited to the shape of the window model, so finding a suitable AC model can be difficult.
- This window AC also has advantages, but it is inefficient and this AC is rarely found. In addition, the somewhat cumbersome installation makes people lazy in choosing this air conditioner.
Well those are some advantages of the Window AC. If you are considering buying an air conditioner, you need to pay attention to the area of the room and know in advance which type of air conditioner is suitable for installation. It is important to know the area of the room, as the area of the room is directly related to the PK (Paardekracht / PS) of the air conditioning system.
Why pay attention to PK when installing an air conditioner? Regarding power consumption, please adjust the power of the air conditioner according to the room. If the room is small and you are using an air conditioner with a large PK capacity, it will consume a lot of power.
For example, if the room is 10m2 and you are using AC PK, the room will feel cold, but it will use a lot of power. Also, if you use an air conditioner with a small PK capacity in a large room, it will take longer to cool.