To help you with solving your dilemma of purchasing or using your air conditioner to the maximum satisfaction, we have given you some tips that you might be better of considering:

• The first point which needs to be considered is whether you want to buy the A/C or would you rather prefer leasing it or renting it for the summer. Air conditioners – Leasing/Rental are available from many of the big houses as well.

• Leases are available for about 2 to 5 years.

• If you have a frequently transferable job going from Alaska to Sahara, you might be better off renting the equipment.

• When purchasing the air conditioner decide before hand which type of equipment suits your needs, the central air conditioner or room air conditioners.

• Central air conditioners provide cooling throughout the building or house whereas room air conditioners provide it in that specific area.

• Central air conditioners are slightly more expensive but the upside is they provide efficient cooling and don’t require too much maintenance.

• It is always better to buy energy efficient units even if they cost slightly more. The amount they will save on your power bills will more than compensate for the initial investment. Also these units generally have better warranty and maintenance schemes.

• When installing the unit avoid installing it on the north or the east side of the house, as direct exposure to the sun light will considerably decrease the cooling power and efficiency of your unit. As far as possible room air conditioners should be installed on a flat surface.

• Also the most important thing while installation of the unit is to make sure that your house can meet the energy requirements of the AC. Improper voltage supply can lead to calamitous circumstances.

• Make sure that all the filters are clean.

• During winters it might be a good idea to remove the room air conditioners. This way they aren’t exposed to unnecessary cold weather.

• Regularly clean the drain channels.

• Insulate all the ducts in a central system this is critical to maintain the effectiveness of your unit.

• To save on your electric bills the best advice is to be patient. Never minimize the temperature to a great extent when you have just come back from a hot day and then proceed to increase it. The unnecessary tampering with the air conditioner controls are the main reason for the soaring electric bills.