 
Split or window?
Here's what you need to know to resolve the confusion
Apr 24, 2008
Here’s how you can tell the split apart from its window counterpart: Cost and installation charges: A one-ton split AC is going to cost your more than a one-ton window AC. Split AC is more costly than window AC. Also, the installation of a split costs more since you need to install two units—one indoor and one outdoor, which then need to be connected through copper tubing. You also need to spend on a mounting stand to fixed outdoor unit, whereas a window AC requires only spending on fixing one unit. Nowadays, most flats and houses reserve the required box space in the wall to fit the AC, so you don’t even have to spend on drilling a hole in your wall to accommodate the unit. Running cost of electricity: Now this cannot exactly be called a point of difference. But for those who think a split AC will lead to higher electricity bills, here’s the myth-breaker—both ACs consume almost the same amount of units. Split may consume wee extra electricity, but it’s a very marginal difference and shouldn’t affect your buying decision. Noise level: For light sleepers who need an absolute quiet ambience, the ideal choice is a split AC as it hardly makes any noise. This is because the noisy operation (the compressor) is kept outside the house. A window air conditioner is noisier, so if you are a sound sleeper, you shouldn’t mind the window AC. Usage pattern: As of now, the buying preference is still more lopsided towards the window AC, mostly because it is cheaper. The overall usage pattern of window and split is 70 & 30 percent respectively. Both split and window ACs are equally effective. However, it is necessary to know the difference between the two, so you can pick the type that would suit your home the best. If you don’t have space outdoors to mount a compressor, then there’s no point in considering a split AC. For the average middle class home, window air conditioners are to reckon with, keeping the affordability factor in mind. Page
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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 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. Thanks a lot.
anoop kumar mandal | Apr 23,2008 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
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