How to Buy an Air Conditioner

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How to Buy an Air Conditioner
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Need to Think?

• There are many factors to consider when choosing
  an air conditioning unit. Air conditioners vary
  in price, energy efficiency and cooling capacity.
  Modern air conditioning units have many advanced
  features to compare before making a choice. The
  type of air conditioner that is right for your
  home also depends on your room size, window or
  wall opening, and installation requirements.
  Research how to buy an air conditioner to choose
  a unit that will save money and energy while
  keeping your space cool.

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Step-1
Shop for an air conditioner in the cooler
months.  Many brands are more likely to be on
sale and in stock.
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Step-2
Decide between a window, portable or wall air
conditioning unit.  Unlike window units, portable
units do not need to be mounted in a window.
They are usually on wheels and are vented
through a hose placed in a window. Wall units
are placed in holes cut into exterior walls.
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Step-3
Measure the rooms to be cooled.  Choose an air
conditioner with the right cooling capacity for
the space. A unit with too high of a cooling
capacity for the space can turn off and on too
often.
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Step-4
Check the cooling capacity.  This is measured in
BTUs per hour higher BTUs mean more cooling
capacity.
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Step-5
Compare the Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of air
conditioners.  The EER is required to be
displayed on modern air conditioners. Units with
higher EER ratings use less energy.
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Step-6
Make sure the louvers of the air conditioner are
motorized or adjustable.  Air needs to be aimed
at the center of a room to provide adequate
cooling. If the window is off-center, the vent
will need to be adjusted to the correct position.
Some models have rotating louvers to circulate
air.
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Step-7
Consider special features.  Some air conditioners
have remote controls, making it easier to adjust
the settings from across the room. Timers are
another beneficial feature they allow you to
program different power levels for different
times of the day or turn on the air conditioner
before you get home from work. Look for filters
to remove dust, odors and allergens
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Step-8
Get advice and feedback.  Read reviews and model
comparisons from reliable sources and consumer
sites. Be on the lookout for complaints about
specific models or companies. Ask for advice
about how to buy an air conditioner from family
and friends who have recently purchased one.
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Step-9
Try out the air conditioning unit in the
store.  Use it in the store to check on the noise
level and ease in operating.
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Sources and Citations

• http//www.wikihow.com/Buy-an-Air-Conditioner
• http//www.ebuyingguides.com/how/winac2_h.htm
• http//www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/heat
  ing-cooling-and-air/air-conditioners/air-condition
  er-buying-advice/air-conditioner-getting-started/a
  ir-conditioner-getting-started.htm