Small Room Air Conditioner

It seems that summer often shows up when we are not expecting it. High temperatures can often overwhelm an air conditioning system. A small room ari conditioner can help to keep your air conditioner from working overtime.

There are a few things you will want to look for when shopping for a small room a/c unit. Make sure that the room unit is Energy Star compliant. An Energy Star compliant room air conditioner assures the user it is the most energy efficient possible.

The most important thing is to make sure that the unit has enough BTU’s to effectively cool the room properly. An undersized unit will have to over-work itself to keep the room cool resulting in more energy being used. There are many calculators out there that will tell you the correct BTU size for your small room.

Other good options include a variable speed fan. Having multiple fan speeds can help to keep the room as comfortable as possible without using too much energy. Air direction controls will also help direct the cold air in the proper direction and will help to cool the room as fast as possible. Many small room air conditioners with electronic controls include a remote so the unit can be controlled from a distance. Auto cool modes can automatically turn on the a/c unit and cool when the temperature in the room reaches the temperature above what the thermostat is set.

An easy to change air filter is a great feature to have. Some units come with a tilt out filter access that makes it easy to change the air conditioner filter. An easy to maintain unit will save money and be easier to keep running for many years to come. Just in case, make sure there is a solid warranty to cover those unexpected issues that may come up with the small room air conditioner.