Buying an aircon unit for your home office
We are noting a strong trend in Singapore as more people are working from home due to COVID-19. Air conditioners for wfh settings are growing in demand now that Singaporeans can claim tax deductions on expenses incurred while working from home, including the cost of air-conditioning and Wi-Fi.
With the range of options available in the market, it is essential to make the right choice to make the most of an investment in an air conditioner. This choice to outfit your home office with a new aircon unit should be made after considering the following:
Installation and Maintenance
An air conditioner needs to be installed properly to get the maximum benefit out of it. Split air conditioners come with a compressor unit. The customer must ensure that there are no mistakes during the installation process. This means you should ensure you’re hiring a trusted aircon installer in Singapore, who will not only do the job correctly the first time, but will offer follow-up maintenance. This includes regular servicing such as cleaning the filters regularly. Customers should follow the instructions given by the dealers when it comes to the recommended servicing schedule. Just like your car, aircon units run best when kept in good condition.
Cooling Capacity
Tonnage is the air conditioner's capacity to cool. When an air conditioner is said to have a capacity of one ton, it means that the air conditioner consumes energy equal to that required to melt one ton of ice in 24 hours. The choice of air-conditioners can be made by looking into the size of the room where the air conditioner will be fitted. For example, a room measuring less than 130 sq. ft will need an air conditioner with a one-ton capacity. If the room is between 12 sq. m and 18 sq. m, an air-conditioner with a capacity of 1.5 tons will be needed.
Split Aircon or Window Type
The older style of window and casement air conditioners can be easily installed, but come with a number of drawbacks. They make far more noise than a split air conditioner. Split air conditioners are more aesthetically pleasing, cool faster and provide better cool air distribution. Moreover, split air conditioners are more suitable for long-term use and are more energy efficient.
Split aircon units like these are highly energy efficient and can be added to every room of your home with the ability to customize the temperature in each room.
Key Components
Customers should look for specific or in-built components that various air conditioners come with before purchasing one. One such component is the blower fan, which is vital for any air conditioner. The blower fan is responsible for distributing air within the room. It is preferable to purchase an air conditioner with a bigger blower fan to ensure better air circulation. MHI uses Jet Air Technology to ensure your home office stays as cool as you like throughout the day and evening hours.
The condenser coil is another component to look out for while purchasing an air conditioner. The coil is responsible for speeding up the cooling process of the air conditioner. A good air conditioner has a condenser coil that is resistant to corrosion and supports heat exchange.
The protective capacitors are a component vital not only for the air conditioner's performance but also for the protection of its users. These capacitors provide fire safety in the event of a circuit failure or disconnection.
Energy Efficiency
In today's world, driven by the need to care for the environment, having an air conditioner that cools while minimizing damage to the environment is very important. Therefore, the energy efficiency of air conditioners becomes an essential consideration before purchasing one.
With rising electricity costs, it is prudential to shop for an air conditioner that not only has a good warranty, but that cools in the shortest time and consumes the least energy. The energy efficiency of an electronic appliance differs from unit to unit.
There are inverter ACs that provide high-efficiency levels at lower ratings as opposed to conventional air conditioners.