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If you are looking for some comfort during those hot, scorching summer days, you must invest on an air conditioner. The air conditioner is relatively an old device, and the market for it is quite developed. There are the big brands dealing in air conditioners, and research and development over the years has helped to introduce various kinds of models to suit everyone’s needs.

It is a fact that choosing from such a wide range of air conditioners is not always easy. But even after you have chosen the air conditioner the work is only half done. Next you got to install it, which is not always the easiest thing to do in this world.

You need to be precise in the installation of your air conditioner; otherwise it can seriously affect the performance of the unit and can also damage the device in the long run. If you haven’t installed the air conditioner correctly you can land up paying much more for your electricity bills, the cooling air wouldn’t be circulated properly leaving pockets of hot spots, and there can be serious maintenance issues. In fact, if you have not installed your air conditioner properly you might not even get the facilities you were entitled to in the warranty. Research has indicated that with improper installation of your air conditioner, the efficiency levels of the unit can drop by as much as 20%. Add to that the problem of incorrect airflow, and it would seem that your investment on the air conditioner is going down the drain.

While installing an air conditioner there are four things that one should keep in mind.

1.It must be taken care of to see that the airflow over the fan coil unit passes through the forced air duct system located in the air handler.
2.Care must be taken to see that the refrigerant charge is at the right level.
3.The air supply unit, which would remain outside the building, should be at an appropriate place.
4.The control system, particularly the thermostat which actually turns the unit on and off, should be readily accessible.

These are however very general guidelines and will be applicable to almost all models of air conditioners. But every model is different in its own way, and so you need to read the instruction manual that comes with the unit before installing. Remember that the installation guide should be read before installation and not after you get stuck at some point during the installation.

We are so concerned about the comfort that air conditioners provide us that we hardly ever look at what kind of health implications the air conditioners might have. However, if we spend some time on the topic, we can understand that air conditioners can be considered both as a boon and a bane, depending upon the circumstances. Let us consider the positive health implications of an air conditioner first.

These days air conditioners have a much improved technology and the basic principle in which it functions allows it to significantly improve the quality of the air. Through the various processes like filtration, humidification, cooling, disinfection etc. the air conditioner actually provides us with a much cleaner and safer air to breathe. So someone having severe allergic problems, would be much better of in a room air conditioned. People suffering from asthma would also be benefited. Even for operations that are conducted, the air conditioner allows a climate where the infections can be controlled and the environment would be safe for the patients. Without air conditioners, many critical operations would have been just too risky.

Places where we have severe heat waves, air conditioners can actually save the lives of the elderly. In fact, local authorities at many places actually build facilities with air conditioners so that those without ones can actually seek refuge in one of these shelters during the time of an acute heat wave.

However, air conditioning can also be held responsible for a few health problems. If the central air conditioning system in an office or in a home is not properly maintained, then it can actually facilitate the spread of microorganisms. These can include Legionella pneumophila, a microorganism responsible for Legionnaire’s disease.

Air conditioning units can generate sounds to which when someone is exposed over a considerably long period of time can lead to the individual’s hear loss. To provide an analogy, being exposed to the sound of an air conditioner constantly is like living near an air port or a busy highway.

There have also been claims, that excessive use of air conditioners can actually cause someone to grow fat. Some researchers maintain that with regulated temperatures our body stops adjusting to the temperature changes and since there is a cessation of effort on the part of our body we burn less calories and hence more fat gets accumulated. Such claims need to be clarified better.

Although the air conditioner is here almost for a century, the market for the device, especially the domestic market, is seeing a surge that it had never seen before. This can be attributed to various reasons. While some claim that more people these days have more disposable income which allows them to invest on these devices, there are others who believe that global warming and increased temperatures all over have pushed the sales for air conditioners upwards.

Whatever may be the reason, the fact is that sales have increased and those who are in the business of selling air conditioners are trying to make the most of this opportunity. This would make them claim things which are not completely true. They can even claim that air conditioners come with features, which upon investigation might prove to be completely false. So guard against what you are being told. It is your duty to be mindful. If you are duped, much of the blame rests with you.

Many air conditioner sales person would claim that their air conditioner dehumidify the air. Let us examine how much truth is there in their claim. It is a fact that air conditioners do actually dehumidify the air to a certain extent. The evaporator coil inside the air conditioner which is a below the dewpoint can actually condense the water vapor from the air that is being processed. So when the processed air is released into the room it is devoid of the water vapor that was there in earlier.

But this is by no way the primary function of the air conditioner. Its job is to maintain a temperature. That it dehumidifies is a bonus. But since dehumidifying is not its job, the amount of dehumidification it actually achieves is also limited. This can vary from anything between 40% to 60%.

If you are really keen on dehumidifying the air of your room then you must invest on a dehumidifier itself, a device dedicated to this job. The results you will achieve are much better.

So while buying an air conditioner, keep in mind why you are buying it. It is not for dehumidifying. If however, you feel that your conditioner does enough of dehumidifying and you are happy with what the air conditioner achieves then it is good for you. but never ever buy an air conditioner with the misconception that it will double-up as the dehumidifier.

• 24 Hour programmable time with memory
• 60 Pint Evaporative Dehumidifier
• 12,000 BTU Heat pump heater
• 14,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner that minimizes the need to empty collected moisture from the unit
• 3 Speed Fan with WaveFlo Oscillation

Product Description
14,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier and Fan has dual motors offering a 3 speed fan with WaveFlo oscillation, along with a 12,000 BTU Heat pump heater, a 60 Pint evaporative dehumidifier, and adjustable thermostat with 24 hour programmable timer with memory, from 64° to 90°F. A washable and reusable air filter keeps circulation clean and loss of power protection with auto restart feature. Heavy duty casters and remote control offer you assistance in unit placement and controls. All in one appliance to fulfill all your comfort needs.

Soleus Air LX-140 14,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan, Grey with Black Cover

• 10,000-BTU portable air conditioner for rooms up to 250 square feet
• 3 speeds with adjustable thermostat and 24-hour on/off timer
• Self-evaporating system; 59-inch exhaust hose
• Remote control for easy, convenient use
• Contemporary, clean-lined design is attractive and discreet

Product Description
The Hyundai 10,000 BTU Portable Room Air Conditioner will cool a room up to 250 sq. ft. It easily moves on casters from room to room. The unit can be controlled remotely so you can adjust the temperature without having to get up. This portable room air conditioner has 3 speeds, a self evaporating system, a 24 hour on/off timer, and an exhaust hose that expands to 59″. An easy installation kit is included.

Hyundai Portable Air Conditioner, 10,000 BTU, HYU-10CR

• 24 Hour programmable time with memory
• 60 Pint Evaporative Dehumidifier
• 13,000 BTU’s Air Conditioner, minimizes the need to empty collected moisture from the unit
• 13,000 BTU Heat pump heater
• 14,000 BTU Evaporative Air Conditioner, minimizes the need to empty collected moisture from the unit

Product Description
13,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier and Fan has dual motors offering a 3 speed fan with oscillation, along with a 13,000 BTU Heat pump heater, a 60 Pint evaporative dehumidifier, and adjustable thermostat with 24 hour programmable timer with memory, from 64° to 90°F. A washable and reusable air filter keeps circulation clean and loss of power protection with auto restart feature. Heavy duty casters and remote control offer you assistance in unit placement and controls. All in one appliance to fulfill all your comfort needs.

Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 13,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 13,000 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan, White with Black

Since the days Willis Carrier introduced us to the device of air conditioners to the present, the device has pervaded almost all aspects of our life. They can be found in almost all facets of our life. From our bedroom, to our office, from the schools our children go to, to the malls we go for our shopping. It is everywhere we look at. This would make us wonder how wide ranging would be the applications of air conditioners.

The indoor and outdoor units of a ductless air conditioner are linked with a conduit. Within the conduit is the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and condensate drain. While the compressor which creates a whole lot of noise is in the outdoor unit, the quieter parts of the air conditioner – the fan and the evaporator are in the indoor unit.

If you ask an expert like an air conditioner engineer as to what are the applications of the device he would answer that it can be divided into two broad categories:
– Comfort and – Process

When an air conditioner is meant for comfort applications its main job would be to provide a constant temperature indoors whatever may be the fluctuations of weather outside. It would also be able to deal with any change of temperature due to internal heat loads. The temperature maintained by these air conditioners is in the range where humans feel comfortable as these air conditioners are manufactured to provide comfort to humans.

Comfort air conditioners have allowed humans to build deep buildings where otherwise you wouldn’t have fresh air flowing in. The only way out was by building light wells. But with a central air conditioner in place you can actually cover as much horizontal floor space as you want and need not worry about ventilation. Air conditioners have also allowed humans to build extremely tall buildings. With air turbulence unpredictable at extreme heights, ventilating high rises would not have been feasible. With air conditioners one can do away with that problem.

Comfort air conditioners are again of two types – for residential buildings and for commercial buildings.

Process air conditioning is meant to maintain a constant temperature irrespective of the weather outside or the internal heat loads. However, even under process air conditioning the temperature is generally within the comfort range. But it must be understood that in process air conditioning it is the process and not what you and I prefer that would determine the temperature that is maintained.

When an open heart surgery is performed the temperature maintained is about 18 degree Celsius or 64 degree Fahrenheit. For a neonatal operation again the temperature maintained is pretty higher – something around 28 degree Celsius or 82 degree Fahrenheit.

So the applications are pretty wide ranging.

• 5,000 BTU cooling capacity
• Cools room sizes up to 150 sq. ft.
• 2-way air direction control
• Anti-bacterial mesh filter type, side slide-out filter access
• Rotary controls

Product Description
Frigidaire’s FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner is perfect for small size rooms up to 150 square feet. This unit features rotary controls and top full-width air discharge. The antimicrobial filter reduces bacteria, room odors, and other airborne particles for a comfortable environment. And the included pleated quick mount window mounting kit makes this air conditioner easy to install.

Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner

• 10-000 BTU cooling capacity with variable speed fan
• Cools room sizes up to 500 sq. ft.
• 8-way air direction control
• Clean air ionizer; Anti-bacterial mesh filter type- tilt-out filter access
• Electronic controls with temperature sensing remote

Product Description
mfr: Frigidaire A/C Frigidaire’s FRA106CT1 10,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is perfect for medium to large size rooms up to 500 square feet. It also has electronic controls with a temperature sensing remote giving you the choice of controlling the temperature with the remote or at the unit. The clean air ionizer and anti-bacterial filter reduces bacteria, room odors, and other airborne particles for a comfortable environment. It also features low voltage start-up protection. And with Energy Star efficiency this unit provides savings along with cool, quiet comfort.10,000 BTU cooling capacity with variable speed fan|Cools room sizes up to 500 sq. ft.|8-way air direction control|Clean air ionizer; Anti-bacterial mesh filter type, tilt-out filter access|Electronic controls with temperature sensing remote|Low voltage start-up|24-hour on/off timer; Sleep mode|Pleated quick mount window mounting kit|Minimum window height: 15.5 inches|Min/Max window width: 23 in. / 36 in. frigidaire|fra106ct1|fra 106ct1|10,000 btu window air conditioner|air conditioner with remote control|air conditioner|10,000 btu air conditioner Package Contents: window air conditioner|window mounting kit|remote control|manual / warranty This item cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses

10-000 Btu Window Air Conditioner with Temp Remote

www.air-conditioner-home.com Keep personal spaces, office cubicles and individual rooms cool and comfortable this summer with a portable air conditioner from Sharp! These units all feature advanced cooling technology as well as patented “Library Quiet” design. In this video, we’ll show you 3 popular Sharp portable air conditioner models – the CV-10NH, CV-P12PX and CV-P10MX.