When it comes to air conditioners, "the bigger, the better" simply does not apply.
Many people think that investing in the unit with the highest level of BTUs is the smartest move.
In reality, however, this is not the case.
Before investing in a new AC, it is imperative that you calculate how many BTUs you need.
Because one of the main functions of an air conditioner is to remove the humidity from the air, it is important to purchase a machine that is properly sized and will be able to remove the optimal amount of moisture.
If the machine is too big, it will not do this efficiently.
If the machine is too small, it will struggle to deal with the humidity in your home.
If you have a unit that is too big and powerful, it will not do a very good job in cooling your room.
In particular, the machine will repeatedly turn on and then turn off.
Because it will remove the humidity very quickly, the machine will shut down.
But as soon as your room heats up again, it will turn back on.
This is a bad situation because you will notice wild fluctuations in the humidity in your room and it will cost you dearly on your electricity bill.
Air conditioners are given cooling ratings in terms of BTUs.
BTU measures the amount of heat removed from your room.
The most common sizes of air conditioners are 5000, 8000, and 12,000 BTUs.
To determine how many BTUs you need, you need to do a little bit of math.
To cool a room up to 250 ft.
², a 6000 BTU unit will do just fine.
For a larger room bike a 400 ft.
² one and 8000 BTU machine is probably your best bet.
To determine how many BTUs you need, take measurements of the room where you plan to put the air conditioner.
Many people like to have an air conditioner unit in their bedroom to keep them cool while they are sleeping.
Some people also like the white noise of the units.
Often, families opt to put the air conditioner in the living room where the entire family can benefit from its cooling power.
Also, keep in mind that a window air conditioner or portable unit will cool only one room in your home.
The air blowers on these units simply are powerful enough to force the cool air throughout your entire home.
If you need to cool multiple rooms, however, consider investing in multiple window or portable units and placing one in each room that you want to keep cool.
Many people think that investing in the unit with the highest level of BTUs is the smartest move.
In reality, however, this is not the case.
Before investing in a new AC, it is imperative that you calculate how many BTUs you need.
Because one of the main functions of an air conditioner is to remove the humidity from the air, it is important to purchase a machine that is properly sized and will be able to remove the optimal amount of moisture.
If the machine is too big, it will not do this efficiently.
If the machine is too small, it will struggle to deal with the humidity in your home.
If you have a unit that is too big and powerful, it will not do a very good job in cooling your room.
In particular, the machine will repeatedly turn on and then turn off.
Because it will remove the humidity very quickly, the machine will shut down.
But as soon as your room heats up again, it will turn back on.
This is a bad situation because you will notice wild fluctuations in the humidity in your room and it will cost you dearly on your electricity bill.
Air conditioners are given cooling ratings in terms of BTUs.
BTU measures the amount of heat removed from your room.
The most common sizes of air conditioners are 5000, 8000, and 12,000 BTUs.
To determine how many BTUs you need, you need to do a little bit of math.
To cool a room up to 250 ft.
², a 6000 BTU unit will do just fine.
For a larger room bike a 400 ft.
² one and 8000 BTU machine is probably your best bet.
To determine how many BTUs you need, take measurements of the room where you plan to put the air conditioner.
Many people like to have an air conditioner unit in their bedroom to keep them cool while they are sleeping.
Some people also like the white noise of the units.
Often, families opt to put the air conditioner in the living room where the entire family can benefit from its cooling power.
Also, keep in mind that a window air conditioner or portable unit will cool only one room in your home.
The air blowers on these units simply are powerful enough to force the cool air throughout your entire home.
If you need to cool multiple rooms, however, consider investing in multiple window or portable units and placing one in each room that you want to keep cool.
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