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Box Aircon vs Split System. Which is better?

When it’s so hot in North Queensland, the humidity makes your hair frizz, a sweat break out just after having a shower, and you could cook an egg on your car bonnet – then you know you definitely need airconditioning. But with so many options available how do you know what to pick? Let us first explain the difference between a Box Aircon vs the Split System aircon.

Split System Air Conditioning

Split system air conditioners are comprised of two units, the indoor and outdoor unit. These units come in a variety of sizes depending on the area you need to cool down.

These style of air conditioners are energy efficient to run (when used correctly), making the impact on your hip pocket a lot less than box aircons. And with better star ratings than the latter, they are more energy efficient, resulting in less impact on the environment.

Box Aircons

The original window box air conditioners have all of its components in the one unit, typically mounted on a window or in an external wall.

They are generally cheaper to purchase than split systems. Their output capacity is lower than a comparatively sized split system, so they are best suited to cooling single rooms or other small areas. Having the condenser located with the unit means they can also be quite noisy (source: Ergon).

Summary

If you are considering replacing your older box aircon with a split system you aren’t going to regret it. Compared to the much noisier box aircon, the split system airconditioners are slim line and more aesthetically pleasing in your home, more energy efficient and much quieter to run.

General Tips to keep your aircon working smarter for you:

  • Keep your aircon set on 25 degrees in Summer
  • Make sure you clean your filters regularly and schedule an annual clean with your air conditioning service provider. Alphacool have a ‘set and forget’ service which reminds you every year to organise an aircon clean.

 

We understand purchasing an aircon is a big decision and you may have lots of questions. That is normal. Don’t let your aircon ‘blow’ through all your cash. Give our experienced and reliable team a call to discuss your needs. Phone 1300 325 742.

 ALPHACOOL AIR CONDITIONING

SOURCE:  Ergon Energy



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