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Air conditioning is an absolute must to beat the summer heat. If a poll was ever conducted on top inventions, air conditioner would definitely be in the top five. Good cooling is necessary for a peaceful and healthy lifestyle. Before purchasing a new air conditioning system it is essential to consider some key points such as, measuring the space of the room you wish to cool. The size of the air conditioner should not be too small for the room or else it would not produce good cooling.
Air conditioners come in different sizes and styles, fitted systems include window air conditioners, split units, central air conditioners. Portable air conditioners have lately become popular since they can easily be moved to any room in the house. It is best to buy your air conditioner before the start of summer otherwise installing it in the soaring summer heat can be a quite difficult.
When installing a new air conditioning select the location where you want to install it. The different types of units have different installation requirements. Split air conditioning units have two main components, an outdoor compressor and condenser unit, and an indoor evaporator and blower air-handling unit. The indoor unit is placed inside the room whereas the outdoor compressor unit is installed outdoors.
Window air conditioners fit into the window opening. The size of the unit should be smaller than the window so it can easily slide through the window opening. Some foam is usually placed between the window and the top of the air conditioner unit to block any air space. The drainage hose should be attached to the outside of the air conditioner.
Installing a central air conditioning system is more complex than window or split air conditioning. It is best to hire professional services when installing central air conditioning. There are many UK air conditioning and refrigeration contractors that are listed on SearchMe4, the UK's leading online business directory. Cool Breeze Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Co, listed on SearchMe4, has been in business since 1996 and provides installation for latest air conditioning equipment.
In the UK, new laws are being introduced to deal with carbon emission, and the high energy usage. The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations 2007 has made inspections for air conditioning systems compulsory. Buildings that consume 250kw require an inspection certificate, and if the unit was installed after the 1st January 2008 within 5 years the first inspection should be done.
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