In many parts of the world, summers can be very overwhelming without an air-conditioner. They are the must-have to be installed in a house, shop, corporate office, restaurant, mall, salon, etc. They are required everywhere. Technology has proven to be a boon to extreme weather conditions. The air conditioner is one of them. It is an electric appliance that has the same working principle as a refrigerator and helps us in regulating the temperature of our closed surroundings by air conditioning.

Today, a number of brands are offering different types of ACs, which is good as we can buy the AC depending upon our needs. But, it is also true that giving a list of options makes lots of confusion.

So, here is the buying guide that will help you in buying the right AC that suits your needs.

Different Types of Air Conditioners:

There are 3 types of AC categorized on the basis of where the compressor and blower is mounted:

· Split AC

· Window AC

· Portable AC

Split AC:

As the name implies, it consists of two units — one is mounted outside (exterior wall) and other one that is mounted inside your home (room). The air conditioning unit which is mounted inside consist a blower and the unit that is mounted outside consist a condenser and compressor. The compressor is connected by a connecting tube that passes through the wall. Compressor draws the air from the outside and the blower blows the cooled air. It is the perfect choice except for the fact that it is bit expensive than other ACs.

Split ACs adds an aesthetic factor to the room by giving it a tidy appearance. They are a perfect fit for personal and commercial buildings. They can be installed nearly in any closed surroundings. You just to find the right air conditioning installation services and you are all done.

Window AC

This type of AC consists one unit only that is combination of both —a compressor and blower. It can be installed on any window frame that requires blower side to face inside the room and the other side with compressor shall face outside in the open air. This type of AC fits the budget but, makes noise and disturbs the aesthetics of the room.

Portable AC

Another type of AC is a portable AC that just looks like a modern air cooler. These are gaining popularity as they can be carried around, the place wherever you require the cooling. It is best suited for personal use at home. And, it is the best choice for the people who have to move cities for their relocating jobs. The only problem with this type of AC is that their availability is not as common as Window or Split AC, hence overpriced.