Do you live in a hot state? Perhaps you often struggle with the heat in Texas or maybe you feel you can’t acclimatize to the California heat having migrated from a colder state? 

And with COVID lockdowns you might find that you’re spending more of your time than ever before indoors, sweating it out.

You may therefore have considered installing a central air conditioning unit to cool down your home. But what air conditioner or home cooling system do you need for your home? And how much money should you spend? Here’s everything you need to know. 

1. Do Your Research

The first thing you need to do is your research by making sure that you are on top of the latest innovations in the air conditioning industry. You want to be able to use the most energy-efficient and advanced technology in your home.

If you don’t yet know anything about air conditioners then you need to find out. Start with Google. Many websites have upped their SEO game to ensure that customers like you can access the information they need. Be sure to take advantage of this and read what the top companies on Google have to say about their latest models.

Be sure to corroborate what they say by looking at multiple sites and also checking reviews of the latest equipment from independent sites to get a balanced view. 

2. Hire an Expert to Install/Shop 

If you really want to make sure you get the best deal and the most efficient setup for your home – one that delivers the cold air you need without needlessly wasting money and energy – consider hiring an expert. 

An expert will be able to take a look at your home and decide for you what kind of air conditioning unit you need. What type of air conditioner you get could depend on a variety of factors. These include

• The size of your house
• The area in which you live
• How old your house is
• The type of insulation you have 
• Whether your house is made of wood or bricks 
• How much time you spend in your house
• How many people live in your house daily

There is no easy answer but experts will know what each of these individuals factors means for your air conditioning and overall energy consumption.

Ask at a shop when you go to order your air conditioner or shop online and ask for an expert when you log onto the website or ring up.

Remember if the expert comes round to your house to inspect and then to install your air conditioner you need to ensure that you practice social-distancing and wear masks to avoid spreading COVID-19.

You should also be aware that the WHO suggests it is unlikely to air conditioners spread Coronaviurs more rapidly, however, science on this varies.

Countries such as Vietnam, which has suffered just 35 COVID-19 cases have advised against using them in high-infection areas. 

3. Understand How It Works

You must understand how air conditioners work as you begin the process of installing them.

Understanding what air conditioners do and how they work in your house is important. It is in many ways like having a giant fridge in your house. 

They recycle the air around your house, cooling it down using condensation. While this is great for hot temperatures it does mean that your air isn’t always fresh. 

An air conditioner has three main parts: a condenser, an evaporator, and a compressor. 

If you want an air conditioner for your entire house often all three of these components are located in a big unit outside of your house including a fan that often makes a lot of noise. The air is compressed and the refrigerant is pumped into the recycled air. 

Then this ‘cold air’ is then pumped to the various air conditioning units in the various rooms of your house using coolant lines. 

When you understand how your air conditioner works then you can troubleshoot any problems you have yourself before calling out an expert to fix it who may take a high fee just to tell you what the issue is. 

4. Understand What Type of Home You Have

Finally, you have to understand what type of home you have to get your air conditioner to work effectively. 

Try to get some deeds to your house or speak to a previous owner to establish how big your house is and what your insulation is like to get a better idea of your needs.

It may well be that it’s cheaper for you to upgrade certain elements of your house so that you can get a more effective and cheaper air conditioning solution.

Remember that Truaire offers some great air conditioning solutions for all kinds of homes. They also offer HVAC system installation and an air diffuser if you need one. 

Central Air Conditioning Units Can Be Great

Central air conditioning units can be great for cooling down your home and making you feel at peace in your home.

But to get the most out of them, you need to ensure that you have done your research so that you get the right air conditioner for you and your home. Consider how many people live in your home as well as how big your house is.

But also take into account factors such as the state where you live and how much natural breeze your house usually gets.

If you are interested in learning more about a central air conditioning unit be sure to check out the rest of our site.