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Split or window?

Here's what you need to know to resolve the confusion

Apr 24, 2008

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Braj Bhushan Singh,
Dy Manager,
ETA GENERAL

Come summer, we all head out for AC shopping. There is the expected confusion of how much tonnage, what type and which brand to select. It seems long-winded but it’s just a matter of addressing a few basic questions. Once you’ve sorted those out, the decision is simpler. The first one being the capacity you need. This naturally depends on your apartment, rather your room size. Certain other factors to be considered are whether you’re on the top floor, as it has more heat load. Similarly, the wall in which you place the AC is also important, as a room facing the west will have more heat load, hence your room will require a higher capacity machine.

Another factor that affects your AC buying is the family size. If you have five or more members in the house and you are planning to install an AC in your hall, you will need a higher capacity AC, but if you only have two or three members then the same room will probably require less tonnage.

Another thing to look out for when buying an AC is the EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio). This is very critical as it is an indication of the performance of your AC as far as power consumption is concerned and given the power starved times we go through, this becomes the most vital element to look out for when buying an AC.

Lastly, whatever brand you settle for, ensure that there is a good service backup from the parent company or sales dealer as air conditioners require regular servicing. Also, for a longer shelf life, opt for a maintenance contract even after the warranty period expires.

Now to the crux, even though there is an obvious difference between a split and a window AC, many a times there's confusion. There are some who think the only difference is that a window AC is boxier while a split is rectangular in shape. While that is true, the two are also very different in the way they are designed to operate.

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Useful realistic information. Thank you Bhushan.
Malathi Packiaraj | May 20,2008

I found the information and the comparison extremely useful and beneficial. I would like to avail the opportunity to wish you continuous success and progress in your endeavour of kindness

Regards

Mahesh
mahesh | May 15,2008

good, informative article
Mr.Raul | May 07,2008

Simple and Fantastic .................
Gautam | May 01,2008

This article was really very clearcut and apt in a layman's words '' BADIYA''.SIR THANKYOU
MRS S G SUBBIAH | Apr 21,2008

A precise clarification. thank you
suresh | Apr 12,2008

This article was enlightening
Sandeep | Apr 12,2008

An excellent piece of information in the most simple language possible. Well done. You r the best
Rajnish Sharma | Mar 22,2008