How to Choose an Inverter Air Conditioner

Inverter air conditioners are more energy efficient, quieter and cost less to run than traditional air conditioners. The compressor inside an inverter unit adjusts itself according to the temperature outside, meaning that when you turn on your machine, it's not running at maximum capacity, whirring and humming. Inverters are quiet machines that will have you spending less money on your power bill and will pay for themselves in saving in just a few years.

If you've recently learnt of the benefits of inverter air conditioners over traditional units, you may be considering buying one of these fantastic machines for yourself. But where do you start looking and how do you know you've got the best for your needs? Here's a few ideas of what to look for:

• Researching about them will have you in the know when you go looking for one. Dodgy salespeople do exist, and might try and confuse an unlikely consumer with jargon just to make the sale on a more expensive unit that's half as efficient. Know what you're looking for in an inverter will have you knowing where to shop exactly what you want. Online perusal of products is your best option.


• Knowing which brand to go for is important in choosing any product. Inverter units are not made by every company, and out of those that do only a few may produce one that fits your needs. Read up on websites about brands with good reputations such as Fujitsu or Mitsubishi and compare their stats. You may find that you can narrow down what you need quite quickly.


• Room size is important in finding the right air conditioning unit, inverter or not. A large room will not be adequately cooled (or heated) by a tiny air conditioner, and a tiny room will soon become unbearable with a unit that's too large for it. Inverter air conditioners are extremely efficient, true, but this in only in the right circumstances. Measure the room or rooms that you expect the air conditioner to affect and work out the total area of air that's to be circulated. Just a rough idea is fine, as long it's not way out. Alternately, if you have several room your want to be affected by the unit, you can opt for a centralised cooling system.


• Climate. Many air conditioners will come with a range of features for different climates. If you live in a damp area, then a dehumidifier will keep your home dry and comfortable.

Like choosing any product, knowing which inverter air conditioner to go for can be daunting when faced with the wall of options available. But considering your needs carefully will have you not only narrowing down your search, but ensuring that when you do make a purchase, you're choosing an inverter that's perfect for your needs.