Living in a home where there’s only one living space, also known as a studio unit, requires minimal appliances. And for those who want to keep their single room homes and residences comfortable and relaxing, it’s important to incorporate an air conditioner that’s appropriate for that particular space. Here are the best choices for single room air conditioners and their features.
Window Air Conditioner
A window air conditioner is the type of air conditioner that is commonly seen in residential houses and units. These devices are installed into a window opening, usually in a double-hung window. The reason why these devices need to be installed through a window is because they need open space at the sides. The sides of these models have vents which are responsible for optimal air flow. Fresh air from outside is sucked into the air conditioner through the side vents, and this allows more and more cool air to continuously be produced.
Some of the best models of window air conditioners today have excellent controls, temperature settings, and automated features. A perfect example would be the Friedrich Kühl product line. The models in this product line are the most technologically advanced window air conditioner models in the market today and they also come in first when it comes to aesthetics.
There are also mini window air conditioners with BTUs less than 8,000 – ideal for very small rooms. The only drawback with window air conditioners is that they are noisy.
Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner
Like window air conditioners, through-the-wall air conditioners are common. However, the major difference between these two devices is that through-the-wall models don’t have side vents. Instead, it has a main back exhaust system where fresh air comes through. This is their only difference. Everything else is the same. But there are more models of window air conditioners compared to through-the-wall models.
Portable Air Conditioner
Portable air conditioners are ideal for people who move houses frequently or those who want to cool more than one room in the house one at a time. These air conditioners have roller caster wheels which are installed to make transporting these devices easier from one place to another. Some of them also have handles to make movement easier.
Portable air conditioners are not very powerful, only around 15,000 BTU maximum. They have self-evaporative technologies which allow moisture in the unit to be recycled. However, they still require hoses for sucking in fresh air and throwing out humidity and stale air. Some portable air conditioner models have 2 hoses while others only have one.
The best portable air conditioners today are from Soleus Air, Danby, Friedrich, Sharp, Frigidaire, and DeLonghi. They are all remote control operated and have excellent features just like other air conditioner models.
Mini Split Type Air Conditioner
These devices are considered to be the quietest air conditioners available because of their two-part systems. One part is the evaporator or inside unit. This is where cool air exits, and this component is installed inside the room. The other part is the compressor-condenser system which is located outside the house. This component is noisy, but since it’s outside, it doesn’t matter.
Mini split type units are the ones with lower cooling capacities, around 5,000 to 8,000 BTU. These are made for individual rooms only and for small living spaces.
Conclusion
Whether you live in a studio unit or you just want to cool one room, you have options when selecting a single room air conditioner. And with the wide variety of brands and models that you can find in the market, we’re sure that one will fit your exact taste and preferences.