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Air Con FAQs

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A - Before you choose an air conditioning unit you will need to work out which unit is most appropriate for you. There are several factors to be taken into account explained in further detail in our Air conditioner buying guide. The most notably thing to consider are the size of the room, but also location (e.g. office, bedroom, conservatory, etc.), noise generated by the unit and energy efficiency.

As a very broad guide, the following can be used for the air conditioner which is appropriate for the size of your room (this does not apply to conservatories):

A - The unit may have been stored on its side in transit or not the right way up so after unpacking the air conditioner, place the unit the right way up for at least three hours prior to turning on the power, to allow all refrigerant to move back to its proper position. Please follow the instructions carefully and set the unit up with the exhaust hose in the correct position you choose.

A - When the sun rises it immediately starts heating up the brickwork in your building. Therefore you should start the air conditioner approximately 2 hours before the sun begins to shine into the room. This begins to remove the heat from the brickwork so that when the sun begins to shine into the room the unit is not struggling to remove heat from both the sun and from the brickwork.

A - In the vast majority of instances the answer is no. There are one or two portable air conditioners which have extendable exhaust hoses, but generally they cannot be extended. If you extend the hose, then this can cause a backlog of hot air in the exhaust hose and this can be emitted through the front of the unit which will mix with the cool air the unit is generating and make it emit warm air. It could also reduce the life of the unit.

A - Water is collected in air conditioners as they also act as dehumidifiers. Some units collect water in a tray or container which must be emptied on a regular basis.

Other units collect surplus water which is then removed via a hose with the hot air. These units sometimes also have a small internal container that should be emptied occasionally. All air conditioners need to be emptied before they are put into storage, e.g. at the end of summer.

A - When it comes to maintenance, air conditioners should be considered in similar terms to a boiler or gas heater, and should be serviced regularly. A well used unit should be serviced annually, but a rarely used unit can be serviced less often. A service will include keeping the filters clean and ensuring there are no blockages of any sort which could affect the efficiency of the unit. Regular servicing will ensure your unit is less likely to break down when you need it most, makes it more efficient and reduces the energy cost of running the unit, while increasing its life.