TYPES OF AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

 WINDOW AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

*Is the most commonly used air conditioner for single room (Room air-conditioner) and
also, the cheapest type of air-conditioner.

* In this air conditioner, all the components, namely compressor, condenser, expansion
valve or coil, evaporating and cooling coil are enclosed in a single box.

* To install one of these units, you need the space to make a slot in the wall, and there
should be some open space behind the wall.
Split Air Conditioner
The split air conditioner comprises of two parts: the outdoor unit
and the indoor unit. The outdoor unit, fitted outside the room,
houses components like the compressor, condenser and
expansion valve. The indoor unit comprises the evaporator or
cooling coil and the cooling fan. For this unit you don’t have to
make any slot in the wall of the room. Further, present day split
units have aesthetic appeal and do not take up as much space as
a window unit. A split air conditioner can be used to cool one or
two rooms.
Packaged Air-Conditioning System

* The window and split air-conditioners are usually used for the small air-conditioning capacities
up to 5 tons, the central air conditioning systems are used for where the cooling loads extend
beyond 20 tons. The packaged air-conditioners are used for cooling capacities in between these
two extremes.

* The packaged air-conditioners are available in the fixed rate capacities of 3,5,7,10 and 15
tons.

*These units are used commonly in places like restaurants, telephone exchanges, homes, small
halls, etc.
Central Air Conditioning System

Central air conditioning is used for cooling big buildings, houses,

offices, entire hotels, gyms, movie theaters, factories etc. If the
whole building is to be air conditioned, HVAC engineers find that
putting individual units in each of the rooms is very expensive
making this a better option. A central air conditioning system is
comprised of a huge compressor that has the capacity to produce
hundreds of tons of air conditioning. Cooling big halls, malls,
huge spaces, galleries etc is usually only feasible with central
conditioning units.
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CONSERVING MEASURES FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

No Cost

Close drapes, blinds and shades to keep sun's rays out of the home during the warmer
periods of the day.

Don't use appliances that cause heat when it is hot outside. Use the oven, dishwasher,
washing machine and dryer in the evening when the demand is lower.

Reduce the amount of cooking you do inside on hot days. Cook outside on the grill when
possible.

Control humidity. Dry air is easier to cool than humid air. Use the bathroom exhaust fan to
remove excess humidity when showering.

On cooler days, use a fan to remove heat from your home. Ceiling fans used in conjunction
with your air conditioner will allow you to raise your thermostat setting by as much as 4 degrees
without reducing your comfort. If your ceiling fan is reversible, set the rotation of the fan to pull the
warm air up to the ceiling.

Set the thermostat on your air conditioner as high as comfortably possible. The less
difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower the overall cooling bill will be.
Between 1 and 2% of cooling costs can be saved for every degree Fahrenheit the thermostat is raised.

Save as much as 10% a year on your cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back
10% to 15% for 8 hours. Use the automatic setback or programmable thermostat on your air
conditioner.

Do not place lamps or TV sets near your air-conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses
heat from these appliances which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.

Clean filters help keep the air conditioning unit in good working condition. Dirty filters reduce
the efficiency of the air conditioner.

Low To Medium Cost

Consider installing a whole house fan. Use it when the air is cool outside, such as in the early
morning. Whole house fans typically use about one-third of the electricity of a central air conditioner.

Consider planting trees and shrubs in strategic locations to help reduce the temperature
and airflow in your house. Deciduous trees planted on the west and south sides of your home help
to keep the house shaded during hotter weather.

Buying a bigger room air-conditioning unit won't necessarily make you feel more
comfortable. A room air conditioner that's too big for the area it is supposed to cool will perform less
efficiently and less effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit. Room units work better if they run
for relatively long periods of time than if they are continually switching off and on. Longer run times
allow air conditioners to maintain a more constant room temperature.

When buying a room or central air conditioner, enlist the services of a qualified technician
to ensure your unit is properly sized and installed for your home/building. A unit that is too
large will not only cost you more up front, but will actually work less efficiently, costing you more to
operate over its lifetime.

Consider a room air conditioner unit that features controls, such as a digital readout for the
thermostat setting and a built-in timer to help you adjust the unit to use less energy. Look for a
room air conditioner with a filter that slides out easily for monthly cleaning.

Consider using a surge protector on your air conditioner and all other appliances and electronic
equipment.