Hot Deals On Cool Air?

[PMK]

Hi,

I hear a lot of different opinions on aircon quality and size. The dealers all say that bigger is better (lower electric bill), but it seems like a lot knowledgeable farangs feel that closer to working all the time the aircon unit is, the more efficient it is and the lower the costs will be.

I am looking at 18,000 BTU but wonder if I can get away with less, and specifically at a Carrier unit at HomePro for 34,900 but there too, I am not happy about spending that much on one aircon.

So what is your recommendation as to the best value for an upstairs room, under a marginally insulated but shaded roof, 4.5 X 5 M in size, brand and if they have a branch in the Pattaya area, retail outlet?

Thanks,

Peter

[Ungabunga]

Hi Peter, I previously got some good advice here on the forum before I bought my a/c units. Firstly, you check sizes on this website http://www.fpl.com/residential/savings/ene...al/roomac.shtml It's a good way to double check what you think sizes should be. Other than this, you can just ask a local company to do this for you.

Carrier are expensive. Daiking & Mitsubishi are probably the best. Although I wouldn't worry too much about the brand name, as long as it is a recognisable one. Central Air, or 'Focus' for example are alot cheaper and for most they use the same internal components as other 'bigger' brand names. A good indication is if the outdoor unit uses a mitsubishi compressor - this is a good sign.

Try not to oversize the unit too much, the energy efficiency will be compromised and you may be either too hot or too cold - nowhere in between.

[PMK]

Hi,

That site (and others) tell me I need 6,000 BTU per hour. Do you know what that translates to in terms of how big a unit I need?

Thanks,

Peter

Hi Peter, I previously got some good advice here on the forum before I bought my a/c units. Firstly, you check sizes on this website http://www.fpl.com/residential/savings/ene...al/roomac.shtml It's a good way to double check what you think sizes should be. Other than this, you can just ask a local company to do this for you.

Carrier are expensive. Daiking & Mitsubishi are probably the best. Although I wouldn't worry too much about the brand name, as long as it is a recognisable one. Central Air, or 'Focus' for example are alot cheaper and for most they use the same internal components as other 'bigger' brand names. A good indication is if the outdoor unit uses a mitsubishi compressor - this is a good sign.

Try not to oversize the unit too much, the energy efficiency will be compromised and you may be either too hot or too cold - nowhere in between.

[highchol]

Hi,

That site (and others) tell me I need 6,000 BTU per hour. Do you know what that translates to in terms of how big a unit I need?

Thanks,

Peter

Hi Peter, I previously got some good advice here on the forum before I bought my a/c units. Firstly, you check sizes on this website http://www.fpl.com/residential/savings/ene...al/roomac.shtml It's a good way to double check what you think sizes should be. Other than this, you can just ask a local company to do this for you.

Carrier are expensive. Daiking & Mitsubishi are probably the best. Although I wouldn't worry too much about the brand name, as long as it is a recognisable one. Central Air, or 'Focus' for example are alot cheaper and for most they use the same internal components as other 'bigger' brand names. A good indication is if the outdoor unit uses a mitsubishi compressor - this is a good sign.

Try not to oversize the unit too much, the energy efficiency will be compromised and you may be either too hot or too cold - nowhere in between.

I wont state the obvious reply your question begs, but to answer you with what I think you meant.

If you want a split aircon and I think Iam safe in saying you wont find one of that size. The smallest size you can get is 9000 btu.

If you want one of those rattely window mounted units you can probably get a 6000 btu one.

My bedroom calculated requirements are around 6000 btu and i have fitted through lack of choice 9000 btu split devices. They are fine and better than the 12000 btu devices I replaced them with.

[N47HAN]

Hi,

I hear a lot of different opinions on aircon quality and size. The dealers all say that bigger is better (lower electric bill), but it seems like a lot knowledgeable farangs feel that closer to working all the time the aircon unit is, the more efficient it is and the lower the costs will be.

I am looking at 18,000 BTU but wonder if I can get away with less, and specifically at a Carrier unit at HomePro for 34,900 but there too, I am not happy about spending that much on one aircon.

So what is your recommendation as to the best value for an upstairs room, under a marginally insulated but shaded roof, 4.5 X 5 M in size, brand and if they have a branch in the Pattaya area, retail outlet?

Thanks,

Peter

Pete that is bloody expensive m8,

Daikin 17750btu 25,000 plus install.