Window air conditioners are the most widely used units, with their popularity extending to both domestic and commercial premises, providing heating and cooling to the areas specified. Unlike split and central air conditioners, they can be installed in the window space, creating a good look and not occupying any space in the room.
One of the main ways you lose precious cool air is through poorly sealed doors and windows. Check around your windows and doors to see if you are losing air. If you find that you are, you can purchase weather stripping from your local hardware or home improvement store and seal up those cracks and crevices. You will be amazed what a difference that little inexpensive weather stripping can make. It will help to keep the warm air out and your cool air in. This will also help to reduce your energy bill.
As a result, it is recommended that in purchasing a window air conditioner, the consumer should compare the sound power level labels, which will be visible either on the actual unit, or in the accompanying literature with the specifications. Decibel ratings are what indicate the noise level, with the higher decibel levels associated with the units that are louder. For every 10-decibel increase, the sound pressure increases by a factor of ten. An example of this is that 60 Decibels is actually 10 times louder than 50 Decibels, and in comparison to 40 Decibels, it is 100 times louder.
The source of the noise in the air conditioner is the compressor and fan, which are combined in a single unit and then placed into the unit. The existence of cabinet rattles, worn bearings, fan blades that are dirty or rusty, compressor wear and worn rubber mountings, can all contribute to the noise. If the unit is maintained on a regular basis, the noise can be reduced somewhat, but as time progresses there will inevitably be an increased noise level.
Make sure that there are no bugs, animals, or other items such as leaves and twigs in your air conditioning unit. Any debris such as this will prevent your AC from working the way it should. Check the condenser as well as the compressor outside. If you do see debris, turn the unit off and remove the debris. Turn the unit back on to see if you notice a difference.
One of the main ways you lose precious cool air is through poorly sealed doors and windows. Check around your windows and doors to see if you are losing air. If you find that you are, you can purchase weather stripping from your local hardware or home improvement store and seal up those cracks and crevices. You will be amazed what a difference that little inexpensive weather stripping can make. It will help to keep the warm air out and your cool air in. This will also help to reduce your energy bill.
As a result, it is recommended that in purchasing a window air conditioner, the consumer should compare the sound power level labels, which will be visible either on the actual unit, or in the accompanying literature with the specifications. Decibel ratings are what indicate the noise level, with the higher decibel levels associated with the units that are louder. For every 10-decibel increase, the sound pressure increases by a factor of ten. An example of this is that 60 Decibels is actually 10 times louder than 50 Decibels, and in comparison to 40 Decibels, it is 100 times louder.
The source of the noise in the air conditioner is the compressor and fan, which are combined in a single unit and then placed into the unit. The existence of cabinet rattles, worn bearings, fan blades that are dirty or rusty, compressor wear and worn rubber mountings, can all contribute to the noise. If the unit is maintained on a regular basis, the noise can be reduced somewhat, but as time progresses there will inevitably be an increased noise level.
Make sure that there are no bugs, animals, or other items such as leaves and twigs in your air conditioning unit. Any debris such as this will prevent your AC from working the way it should. Check the condenser as well as the compressor outside. If you do see debris, turn the unit off and remove the debris. Turn the unit back on to see if you notice a difference.
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