Functions of an Air Conditioner Types of Air Conditioners About Window ACs Split ACs Portable ACs Advantages/Disadvantages

Functions of an Air Conditioner  Types of Air Conditioners About Window ACs Split ACs Portable ACs Advantages/Disadvantages. It is wort paying a tribute to those pioneers whose invention the Air Conditioner, helps make summers bearable.

Types of Air Conditioners:
1) Window Air Conditioners, 2) Split Air Conditioners, 3) Cassette Air Conditioners, 4) Portable Air Conditioners

1) More About Window ACs

window ACs are fitted in a specially cut opening through the wall or window. All components of the AC are housed in a single box.

Advantages	Disadvantages
Require little installation effort, as compared to Split Air Conditioners	Quite noisy
Less costly, as compared to split Air Conditioners	Not suitable for large areas
One self-contained integral unit	Aesthetically good Split not as as Air Conditioners

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2) More About Split ACs

Split ACs are split into two functioning components

1- The Compressor/ Condenser Unit located outside the house

2- The section that contains the Evaporator is installed within the house

Advantages	Disadvantages
Powerful output, hence suitable for large rooms	Needs to be installed by using the help of professionals
Quiet operation	More expensive than Portable/Window Air Conditioners
Attractive designs	Has two separate units- the internal and the external unit, hence requires effort to connect the two units by means of drilling fixlng.

More About Portable ACs

As the name indicates portable air conditioners do not require fixed installation as compared to window and split air conditioners. These air conditioners are used when there is no space out side or there are restrictions on the placement of the outdoor chilling unit in the apartment in case ofsplit air conditioners.

Advantages	Disadvantages
Easy to install	Not suitable for large areas
Cheaper than Split & Window Air Conditioners	Aesthetically not as good as Split Air Conditioners
The hosepipes can be longer or shorter depending on the location of the AC.	Higher noise levels when compared to Split and Window ACs