Are you trying to choose the right air conditioning system for your home or business? Or merely working out whether it could be a good climate control option for you? Whatever position you're in, finding out how much air conditioning costs to run can be a great way to work out what your best options are. Getting estimates for how much your new air conditioning will cost to run might not be at the top of your priority list – especially if you're busy finding installation prices. But it's no good investing in air conditioning that you can't afford to use. Here are some guide prices for how expensive your air conditioning could be to run, plus seven factors that might affect this.
It's tough to say for sure how much your air conditioning could end up costing to run. There are lots of variables that could make a big difference – find out more about these below. The most economical models of air conditioners are hyper-heating inverters. Their energy transformation coefficients are highest - SCOP and SEER. SEER, described in a few words, represents the seasonal transformation factor. It is obtained as a ratio between energy given and consumed in cooling mode. At the same time, SCOP is a seasonal energy efficiency factor, which is accepted as a ratio between power given and consumed in heating mode. The higher the coefficient of both is, the higher the class of the air conditioner. The energy released, for a hyper-heating inverter, is about five times greater than the energy consumed, from where the significant energy savings come from. The average cost of a hyper-heating inverter air conditioner in heating mode is below 0.99 kW. During the winter, the average monthly cost of this air conditioning for a room with an area of about 25 sq.m. under standard conditions is about BGN 30-35. This is the lowest price for heating electricity, which can be paid for such a room.
Several different factors can make a big difference how expensive your air conditioner is in operation, such as room size, what windows you have, do you have insulation, where the room is, etc. We will present you these factors to help you create an accurate cost estimate for your new climate control.
Type of air conditioning system
Different types of air conditioning systems have different efficiency levels. The more efficient your climate control system is, the cheaper it is to run. However, many people choose to buy a less efficient option because it's cheaper. The three main types of air conditioning system are: portable or standalone air conditioner, central air conditioning and split or multi-split air conditioning. Portable air conditioners are usually much cheaper than other air conditioning systems, but they're considerably more expensive to run. This means that they're great as a quick fix but aren't the best long-term solution. Central air conditioning uses ducting to distribute air around a building. Although much more efficient than portable air conditioners, it's not always the most economical option out there. Split or multi-split air conditioning offers high levels of efficiency and flexibility. It's almost always the best option if you want a long-term air conditioning solution with low running costs.
Air conditioning efficiency
Your system's efficiency rating can make a big difference in how much your air conditioning costs to run. The units that make up your system will all have efficiency ratings – the more efficient the unit is, the cheaper your electricity bills will be.
Property insulation levels
Make sure you consider how well insulated your property is when estimating how much your air conditioning could cost to run. If you have a new-build property or a building with high levels of insulation, this will help to reduce your air conditioning running costs. This is because the air in your property will stay the temperature you want for longer, so you won't need to use your climate control as much.
Air conditioning servicing and maintenance
Maintaining your air conditioning can make a big difference to your running costs too. We recommend servicing home air con systems at least once a year, and commercial systems at least twice a year. It's also a good idea to fix any faults you notice as soon as possible. This will help to keep your air conditioning system efficiency high and keep your electricity bills as low as possible.
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