There are five questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing an air conditioning system:

1. How large is the area you will be cooling?
2. Where is the best place to install your air conditioning system?
3. Can an air conditioners do more than just cool a room?
4. How important are controls?
5. What is your budget?

1. How large is the area you will be cooling?
Depending on the size of the room you want to cool, will depend on the air conditioning system you will require. Air conditioning systems are rated in Btu capacity. For a small room between about 100-300 square feet, you would need around 5,000-6,000 Btu/hour. For larger rooms say 600–1000 square feet you would need an air conditioner which is of 10,000-15,000 Btu /hour.

These are only guidelines, depending on whether you have insulation, or a taller room than average will all depend on which air conditioning system will be suitable for that room.

2. Where is the best place to install your air conditioning system?
There is a range of air conditioning systems available, and so it not only depends on how much of a budget you have, but also where you want it to be installed.

You can have air conditioning systems installed in a range of areas in your home, including on the window, Ceiling and in the wall. If you just need a temporary system for the summer months, then perhaps a portable standalone one may be the best option.

3. Can an air conditioner do more than just cool a room?
Air conditioners not only cool a room, but they can also dehumidify and humidify. Depending on where you live, you may need to add moisture to the air to make it more comfortable, or remove moisture from the air. Some air conditioning models can also be used as heaters, they are multi-purpose and ideal for all climates, all year round.

4. How important are controls?
Today, air conditioning controls have become a lot more convenient and advanced. You can set a temperature and the air con system will automatically keep the temperature within 1 degree of the selected temperature. There are a range of settings including direction of airflow, which can be changed at a click of a button from a wireless remote. They can also be programmed, so they can be on for when you return home.

5. What is your cooling budget?
If the selected room only gets hot during a couple of weeks in the summer, you probably want to invest in a less expensive model. If the cooling season is long and the room is frequently populated, you should invest in a more expensive and more powerful unit.

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