No matter the time of the year, air conditioners have become an essential part of our lives. And while it makes a world of a difference, especially during the summers, it can be a challenge when you’re living in a rented apartment and find yourself moving houses every couple of years or, worse, every 11 months.
The best AC for you, then, wouldn’t be one that merely functions efficiently – surely that is important – but also one that can be easy to install and uninstall every few years.
Window ACs are less expensive than Split ACs
The price difference between a Window AC and a Split AC may not be very steep but if you’re on a budget, every rupee counts. Window ACs are also relatively less expensive to maintain compared to Split ACs.
It is relatively easier to install a Window AC than a Split AC
If your rented apartment already has a slot in the wall or the window for a Window AC, you’re golden. All you need to do is buy the machine and install it in the slot. However, if your rented flat doesn’t have a slot, it may require a little bit of masonry or carpentry to install a Window AC.
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On the other hand, a Split AC will always require a hole in the wall for the pipes and wires to be connected to the external unit. This usually comes at extra cost and your landlord/landlady may not necessarily appreciate the damage you’d cause to their walls.
However, a Split AC scores over Window AC in that it doesn’t take up precious window space and is simply mounted on a wall, away from one’s line of vision.
Split ACs are less noisy than Window ACs
By virtue of the way Split ACs are designed – one unit inside, another one outside – they tend to be less noisy than Window ACs. This is important not just for your personal sanity – can you imagine trying to sleep while your Window AC rattles away through the night – but also that of your neighbours. This could make all the difference in you being seen as a good or a bad tenant.
What size AC should you buy for your rented apartment?
A room of over 200 sq ft, a living room for example, typically requires a 2 Ton AC to be cooled. On the other hand, a master bedroom that would typically measure between 180 and 200 sq ft can be cooled efficiently with a 1.5 Ton AC . Whereas a home office, study or children’s bedroom (about 100-120 sq ft) can be cooled with a 1 Ton AC.
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