How to Choose the Right Size AC for Your Home

Are you looking to buy an AC and are confused to Choose the Right Size AC for Your Home? Don’t look any further. We got you covered with all that you need to know about choosing the right size AC for your room.

But Does the AC size really matter?

Of Course It does. Most tend to ignore the Size of the AC while buying. Simply because we think to ourselves, how does it matter?

But it does matter. So make sure to stay till the end to not miss out on info.

What are all things that I need to look for to choose the right AC Size?

1. Room

As basic as it sounds, it is important to measure your room and note it down. Make sure to look for products only after you have measurements ready. Because, if you don’t, you might get a smaller AC for your room which will not provide you the efficient cooling that is needed and if you end up getting a bigger AC for a smaller room, it ends up consuming way more power than needed for a smaller room.

So make sure to measure your room and then start looking out for options.

2. Number of people

Yes, the number of people who stay in the room actually matters. If you have a 1 ton AC for your small bedroom and there are only 2 people who sleep inside the room, then it is more than enough for you.

But what if there are 4-5 people in a room with 1 ton AC, do you think the AC provides the same cooling that it did with just 2 people in the room?

The answer is a Big NO. so make sure to keep in mind the number of people too.

For example, you have an AC room which you usually use and all of a sudden you have a party and a group of 10 people visit you and stay in your room. Do you think the cooling will be sufficient? No right, that is how it works.

Let’s say if you buy a 1 Ton AC for 2 people for a medium sized room,but if your kids or parents sleep with you, the 1 ton AC will not be able to provide the same cooling as it did before.

3. Ventilation

Does your room have a lot of ventilation and so many lofts which are open and not sealed? It definitely affects the cooling capacity of the AC as the cooling tends to move towards the open space and this requires more power and more capacity to provide sufficient cooling for the room.

Even if you have a smaller room with only 2 people, if the loft or windows are open and there is space for air to enter, then the AC will not be able to provide the same cooling as it does without the loft and the windows open.

So make sure to consider the ventilation fact as well.

4. Ambient Temperature

As obvious as it sounds, the Ambient temperature or the temperature of the surroundings matters too when it comes to the size of the AC. 

Have you noticed that your AC cools faster in the winter season than in the summer? It is because of the Ambient temperature. So if you live in a little colder climatic conditions, then a 1 ton or even a 0.8 ton AC would be sufficient for a smaller room. 

Related Blog to Read: 7 Best Hot And Cold AC In India.

But if you live in hotter cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Rajasthan,etc.., it definitely won’t be sufficient. So make sure to keep the ambient temperature in mind too.

What is the best and safer AC option for me?

Yes, we got you covered with that too. Convertible ACs are something that is safer as it can be converted and used. Which means, we can alter the running capacity or the efficiency of the AC according to our needs.

If an AC usually runs at 100% capacity, you can make the convertible AC run with 20% capacity or even at 120% capacity with some brands. So go ahead and check for Convertible ACs and you won’t be disappointed.

Conclusion

We have listed all the things that you need to do when choosing the right AC size for you. So go ahead and note down your room measurement and start with your hunt.

If there is one tip we would want to give, it is to choose  an AC with a convertible as we can alter the running capacity which means the size. 

We really hope you have some kind of take away from the article and don’t forget to comment below and let us know your thoughts, because you and your feedback matters to us.

Gayathri V
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