the best way to cool your space
Summer is coming and your home will warm up soon.
Just looking for a new air.
The conditioner is enough to sweat your break back.
How do you know which one to buy and how does it affect your energy bill?
What if windows are not allowed in your apartment building?
Don\'t worry: we have done research for you.
The key to comfort and saving is to find the unit that suits your space. An air-
A conditioner that is not strong enough will not cool your home effectively and may eventually inflate your electricity bill.
A too powerful one will work too fast and close before most humidity is removed to keep your place cool but wet.
All cycles can bring pressure to the equipment and shorten the life of the equipment.
Energy efficiency is another factor: Energy Efficiency ratio (EER)
Is to measure the operation of the cooling system when the external temperature is 95 degrees.
Looking for an Air
A conditioner with an Energy Star label indicates that it is more efficient than government standards require.
But remember, no matter how efficient your air is
Conditioner is, you won\'t get the most money --
Or as comfortable as possible-
If your home is not properly sealed and insulated.
With all this in mind, here are some guidelines to help you find the right air
Your home conditioner
Central Airlines-Central Airlines
Air conditioning is the most popular cooling system in the United States.
According to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration, more than 75% of cooling system households use central air conditioners.
But New York City is one of the biggest exceptions.
Reason: according to the construction department\'s estimate, its building stock is older than that of most major American cities, with about three
Quarter of buildings built before 1960
In other words, before Central Airlines
The air conditioner became popular.
Transforming the old apartment with central air conditioning means installing a condenser, fan outside the houseand-
The internal coil system and the pipes that deliver cooling air.
It\'s not cheap, and it needs space, which is the resource that many New York City apartments lack.
\"It\'s very tricky to transform a building without air --
Conditioned reflex, \"said Andrew Gerringer, new business development general manager, marketing director, New York development, leasing and marketing company.
\"The building with it installed \"-
He pointed out that including some apartments at 190 Riverside Avenue and the Manhattan building at 200 East 66 Street --
\"This has been done through huge costs and deterioration.
\"Even if you are willing to give up the closet to install the central air conditioning system in the pre-war apartment, your building may not allow you to install the condenser on the roof.
It can be very expensive to renovate an apartment without plumbing work. In the best-case scenario —
There you don\'t need to run the pipe through the neighbor\'s kitchen ceiling to get to the compressor
Install or replace the whole
According to Fixr, the average cost of the housing system ranges from $2,650 to $15,000.
A website that tracks home decoration costs.
Another consideration: most central air-conditioning systems have no spaceby-
Room control, so if you want to cool the bedroom while you\'re sleeping, you also have to cool the rest of the house.
Nevertheless, since pipes and mechanical components are built in and are actually hidden inside walls, floors, or lofts, central air conditioning is the most discreet option.
If you think this is correct for you, please check the purchase guide for Consumer Reports, understand the reliability of the brand, and make sure to consider the Seasonal Energy Efficiency ratio of the system (SEER)
Measure the efficiency of central Aviation
Air conditioning runs throughout the season (
Like energy efficiency ratio, the higher the number, the better).
Hire an installer who will work with you in a wellthought-
Develop plans for the placement of pipe works and ensure insulation of pipe works.
In addition, the budget for seasonal visits by professionals for the replacement of filters, cleaning coils and other maintenance to ensure that the system works properly.
Bottom line: central air conditioning is a quiet, convenient and designed place if you have space for plumbing work --
A friendly way to cool your home. DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT AIR-
Air conditioning, a tube-less Mini if central air conditioning is not an option
Splitting the system is probably your best choice.
These systems are installed on the wall, operated by the remote control, and still require an outdoor compressor, but there is no large plumbing work.
The refrigerant is cycled by a pipe connecting the indoor and outdoor units.
Although not as cautious as central air conditioning, there is no mini for pipes
Since each unit can be controlled separately, the split system is highly efficient.
These systems can also provide heating.
2,000 of the cost of Out-square-
According to Fixr, the price of foot home ranges from $1,800 to $7,000. com;
The more wall units you need, the higher the cost.
As with central air conditioning, you need professional installers and should budget for annual maintenance checks.
The window unit is cheap and easy to install and is one of the most popular options to cool a single room.
Prices range from $129 for a small unit designed to cool 150square-
A larger unit designed to cool the walking room for $599-$1,600
Squre walking space, according to Lowe.
To determine what size you need, measure the room you want to cool down and calculate the overall square foot.
You can find the recommended cooling capacity (
Measured in British heat units per hour or BTUs)
Energy Star of your room size. gov/roomac.
Be sure to take into account the sun and how the room is used.
For example, if the shadow of the room is serious, the Energy Star chart suggests reducing the capacity by 10%.
If more than two people often occupy the room, add 600 BTUs for each additional person.
In the kitchen, increase the capacity of 4,000 BTUs.
According to the research and test value of five summers, Sweethome, a product review website owned by the New York Times, recommends LG LW8016ER (about $210)
For most of the space between 300 and 350 square feet.
Not only does it cool as efficiently and effectively as other window units of similar size and price tested by Sweethome, but it is quieter, smaller and more spaced.
For those who are willing to pay more for a quieter model, Sweethome recommends Frigidaire FGRQ08L3T1 Gallery (about $300).
If your window is horizontal
Slide or crank
Air conditioning, air conditioning
Air-conditioned Arctic FFRS0822S1 ($460)
Or Kenmore 77223$550)
According to Sweethome, this is a widely available option.
When most people want air
Those who are willing to pay for something that has a visual appeal may consider the Kurl line of fridrish, the window unit starts at $600 and offers a panel of $50, the colors include dark blue, deep red and pink diamonds.
For other recommended equipment, please check the window air conditioning rating reported by the consumer. SMART AIR-
If you want to control your window unit with a smartphone, most of your options are faulty.
\"Smart devices should make your life easier,\" sweemccabe said.
\"But so far, every smart air conditioner we \'ve tested has done the opposite.
\"Even the best smart window unit air-
Air conditioning test, last summer, the gallery in the Arctic cold connection FGR0844S1 (about $300)
Over time, he says, there is no longer a continuous response to the app\'s commands. Mr.
Mckerby is trying the new smart air conditioner for GE Appliances
Using the air conditioner running on Amazon Alexa, but said he had more tests to do before recommending it.
For overall control
Stylish Nest Learning Thermostat (home system or central air conditioning)$245)
According to Wirecutter, another product review site under the New York Times, this is the best choice for most people.
If you want to change the temperature without getting up from the couch, it allows you to use a smartphone or computer, or change the temperature with your voice via Google or Amazon Echo.
Nest can also learn about the temperature you like and make a schedule when you get home, which helps to reduce energy consumption. BUILT-IN AIR-
Does the air conditioner not want to block the view with ugly windows? Built-in air-
Air conditioning, also known as passing through
The wall unit is mounted in a metal sleeve that passes through the wall opening.
Although Sweethome did not test any wall units, Mr.
McCabe points out that LG lt0816cr is a good choice.
\"We know that very similar window versions are very good, and other options are either more expensive (
More sometimes), less energy-
He said it was hard to find in the store.
\"You might find a cheap Wall --
Sleeve A/C made by Midea and sold in A variety of brands, including the King of the Arctic, Westpointe and comfort-
Wait, \"he wrote in the air --
Conditioner reviews
\"But the main retailers generally do not. "PORTABLE AIR-
These free air conditioners
Most professional commentators say the permanent unit can only be used as a last resort. Portable air-
Not only are the air conditioners more expensive, less efficient, and more noisy than the windows, but they are fully seated at home, occupying valuable floor space, using ugly ventilation pipes that look like they belong to the back of the washing machine.
All in all, they are big, ugly and not working very well.
The consumer report found that the cooling capacity of these devices was only about half what they claimed, and that after 100 minutes of operation, few people lowered the temperature to 80 degrees.
Nevertheless, if you live in a building where the window unit is not allowed, this may be your only option except for the fan.
If you decide to go this way, Sweethome recommends that the unit with two hoses be better than the one with one, and it is recommended to use a double hose
Elite curved hose Whynter-122DS (about $500).
According to the consumer report, Friedman ZoneAir P12B (about $600).
Just looking for a new air.
The conditioner is enough to sweat your break back.
How do you know which one to buy and how does it affect your energy bill?
What if windows are not allowed in your apartment building?
Don\'t worry: we have done research for you.
The key to comfort and saving is to find the unit that suits your space. An air-
A conditioner that is not strong enough will not cool your home effectively and may eventually inflate your electricity bill.
A too powerful one will work too fast and close before most humidity is removed to keep your place cool but wet.
All cycles can bring pressure to the equipment and shorten the life of the equipment.
Energy efficiency is another factor: Energy Efficiency ratio (EER)
Is to measure the operation of the cooling system when the external temperature is 95 degrees.
Looking for an Air
A conditioner with an Energy Star label indicates that it is more efficient than government standards require.
But remember, no matter how efficient your air is
Conditioner is, you won\'t get the most money --
Or as comfortable as possible-
If your home is not properly sealed and insulated.
With all this in mind, here are some guidelines to help you find the right air
Your home conditioner
Central Airlines-Central Airlines
Air conditioning is the most popular cooling system in the United States.
According to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration, more than 75% of cooling system households use central air conditioners.
But New York City is one of the biggest exceptions.
Reason: according to the construction department\'s estimate, its building stock is older than that of most major American cities, with about three
Quarter of buildings built before 1960
In other words, before Central Airlines
The air conditioner became popular.
Transforming the old apartment with central air conditioning means installing a condenser, fan outside the houseand-
The internal coil system and the pipes that deliver cooling air.
It\'s not cheap, and it needs space, which is the resource that many New York City apartments lack.
\"It\'s very tricky to transform a building without air --
Conditioned reflex, \"said Andrew Gerringer, new business development general manager, marketing director, New York development, leasing and marketing company.
\"The building with it installed \"-
He pointed out that including some apartments at 190 Riverside Avenue and the Manhattan building at 200 East 66 Street --
\"This has been done through huge costs and deterioration.
\"Even if you are willing to give up the closet to install the central air conditioning system in the pre-war apartment, your building may not allow you to install the condenser on the roof.
It can be very expensive to renovate an apartment without plumbing work. In the best-case scenario —
There you don\'t need to run the pipe through the neighbor\'s kitchen ceiling to get to the compressor
Install or replace the whole
According to Fixr, the average cost of the housing system ranges from $2,650 to $15,000.
A website that tracks home decoration costs.
Another consideration: most central air-conditioning systems have no spaceby-
Room control, so if you want to cool the bedroom while you\'re sleeping, you also have to cool the rest of the house.
Nevertheless, since pipes and mechanical components are built in and are actually hidden inside walls, floors, or lofts, central air conditioning is the most discreet option.
If you think this is correct for you, please check the purchase guide for Consumer Reports, understand the reliability of the brand, and make sure to consider the Seasonal Energy Efficiency ratio of the system (SEER)
Measure the efficiency of central Aviation
Air conditioning runs throughout the season (
Like energy efficiency ratio, the higher the number, the better).
Hire an installer who will work with you in a wellthought-
Develop plans for the placement of pipe works and ensure insulation of pipe works.
In addition, the budget for seasonal visits by professionals for the replacement of filters, cleaning coils and other maintenance to ensure that the system works properly.
Bottom line: central air conditioning is a quiet, convenient and designed place if you have space for plumbing work --
A friendly way to cool your home. DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT AIR-
Air conditioning, a tube-less Mini if central air conditioning is not an option
Splitting the system is probably your best choice.
These systems are installed on the wall, operated by the remote control, and still require an outdoor compressor, but there is no large plumbing work.
The refrigerant is cycled by a pipe connecting the indoor and outdoor units.
Although not as cautious as central air conditioning, there is no mini for pipes
Since each unit can be controlled separately, the split system is highly efficient.
These systems can also provide heating.
2,000 of the cost of Out-square-
According to Fixr, the price of foot home ranges from $1,800 to $7,000. com;
The more wall units you need, the higher the cost.
As with central air conditioning, you need professional installers and should budget for annual maintenance checks.
The window unit is cheap and easy to install and is one of the most popular options to cool a single room.
Prices range from $129 for a small unit designed to cool 150square-
A larger unit designed to cool the walking room for $599-$1,600
Squre walking space, according to Lowe.
To determine what size you need, measure the room you want to cool down and calculate the overall square foot.
You can find the recommended cooling capacity (
Measured in British heat units per hour or BTUs)
Energy Star of your room size. gov/roomac.
Be sure to take into account the sun and how the room is used.
For example, if the shadow of the room is serious, the Energy Star chart suggests reducing the capacity by 10%.
If more than two people often occupy the room, add 600 BTUs for each additional person.
In the kitchen, increase the capacity of 4,000 BTUs.
According to the research and test value of five summers, Sweethome, a product review website owned by the New York Times, recommends LG LW8016ER (about $210)
For most of the space between 300 and 350 square feet.
Not only does it cool as efficiently and effectively as other window units of similar size and price tested by Sweethome, but it is quieter, smaller and more spaced.
For those who are willing to pay more for a quieter model, Sweethome recommends Frigidaire FGRQ08L3T1 Gallery (about $300).
If your window is horizontal
Slide or crank
Air conditioning, air conditioning
Air-conditioned Arctic FFRS0822S1 ($460)
Or Kenmore 77223$550)
According to Sweethome, this is a widely available option.
When most people want air
Those who are willing to pay for something that has a visual appeal may consider the Kurl line of fridrish, the window unit starts at $600 and offers a panel of $50, the colors include dark blue, deep red and pink diamonds.
For other recommended equipment, please check the window air conditioning rating reported by the consumer. SMART AIR-
If you want to control your window unit with a smartphone, most of your options are faulty.
\"Smart devices should make your life easier,\" sweemccabe said.
\"But so far, every smart air conditioner we \'ve tested has done the opposite.
\"Even the best smart window unit air-
Air conditioning test, last summer, the gallery in the Arctic cold connection FGR0844S1 (about $300)
Over time, he says, there is no longer a continuous response to the app\'s commands. Mr.
Mckerby is trying the new smart air conditioner for GE Appliances
Using the air conditioner running on Amazon Alexa, but said he had more tests to do before recommending it.
For overall control
Stylish Nest Learning Thermostat (home system or central air conditioning)$245)
According to Wirecutter, another product review site under the New York Times, this is the best choice for most people.
If you want to change the temperature without getting up from the couch, it allows you to use a smartphone or computer, or change the temperature with your voice via Google or Amazon Echo.
Nest can also learn about the temperature you like and make a schedule when you get home, which helps to reduce energy consumption. BUILT-IN AIR-
Does the air conditioner not want to block the view with ugly windows? Built-in air-
Air conditioning, also known as passing through
The wall unit is mounted in a metal sleeve that passes through the wall opening.
Although Sweethome did not test any wall units, Mr.
McCabe points out that LG lt0816cr is a good choice.
\"We know that very similar window versions are very good, and other options are either more expensive (
More sometimes), less energy-
He said it was hard to find in the store.
\"You might find a cheap Wall --
Sleeve A/C made by Midea and sold in A variety of brands, including the King of the Arctic, Westpointe and comfort-
Wait, \"he wrote in the air --
Conditioner reviews
\"But the main retailers generally do not. "PORTABLE AIR-
These free air conditioners
Most professional commentators say the permanent unit can only be used as a last resort. Portable air-
Not only are the air conditioners more expensive, less efficient, and more noisy than the windows, but they are fully seated at home, occupying valuable floor space, using ugly ventilation pipes that look like they belong to the back of the washing machine.
All in all, they are big, ugly and not working very well.
The consumer report found that the cooling capacity of these devices was only about half what they claimed, and that after 100 minutes of operation, few people lowered the temperature to 80 degrees.
Nevertheless, if you live in a building where the window unit is not allowed, this may be your only option except for the fan.
If you decide to go this way, Sweethome recommends that the unit with two hoses be better than the one with one, and it is recommended to use a double hose
Elite curved hose Whynter-122DS (about $500).
According to the consumer report, Friedman ZoneAir P12B (about $600).
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