| When the weather is hot outside, you want to | | | | floor. Many sales people work on a commission |
| have at least one room in your home that you | | | | basis and may have knowledge but their salary |
| can go to that is cool. Even if you have central air | | | | depends on up selling you the most expensive air |
| conditioning, having an inexpensive air conditioner | | | | conditioning unit they can. When you go to the |
| unit can save you hundreds of dollars on your | | | | store informed and prepared, you can make a |
| electricity bill every year by keeping the central air | | | | better decision. |
| off and running an air conditioning unit instead. | | | | Remember that no matter how small or portable |
| Knowing how to buy an inexpensive air condition | | | | your air condition unit is, it will require some |
| unit requires some basic knowledge about these | | | | maintenance and upkeep like any other HVAC |
| units and knowing what your personal needs are. | | | | appliance. It will be least expensive to do this |
| To start, it is important to determine whether | | | | maintenance yourself but if you do not feel |
| you plan to leave the unit in one room or take it | | | | inclined, take the time to choose a unit that will |
| from room to room. If you plan to use it in more | | | | require minimal maintenance as this can offset |
| than one room, you will need a window bracket | | | | finding an inexpensive unit significantly if you have |
| on each window where the unit will be placed. A | | | | to spend a significant amount on servicing it |
| lightweight unit will also be easier to lift when | | | | routinely. |
| moving from area to area. | | | | Compare brands to find the best value for your |
| Take measurements of the size of the room or | | | | budget. Remember that the extended warranty is |
| rooms you plan to have the unit in. This will help | | | | optional and you can save money by not getting |
| you to pick a unit that will adequately cool the | | | | it. Many small repairs that arise, you may be able |
| entire room. Determine the room measure in | | | | to easily troubleshoot and fix yourself. The same |
| square feet. Another factor you need to | | | | applies to the routine maintenance that maybe as |
| determine is the amount of voltage you can | | | | simple as flushing out the fluids, replacing them |
| safely load near the window. In some apartments, | | | | and replacing the necessary filters. |
| there is a voltage limit you cannot exceed. In | | | | Many new models are on the market, some of |
| some homes, running an air condition unit of high | | | | which have smaller space constraints, are made |
| voltage improperly in an outlet can cause a fuse | | | | of lighter weight materials and are eco-friendly |
| to blow. | | | | when they need to be disposed of. Choosing the |
| Some air conditioning units require charcoal filters | | | | right inexpensive air conditioner can leave your |
| and antibacterial filters. Take the time to do some | | | | central air in the off position all summer long and |
| research on units before you go to the sales | | | | create great savings for you. |