WINDOW AC OR
SPLIT AC? WHICH ONE TO SELECT AND WHY?
Some households have the
option of using a window AC due to the space requirements, while in some
households, a user has the option of choosing between a split and a window AC.
So, a buyer needs to understand the difference between split ac or window ac and the pros and cons
arising from them.
Window AC’s are wall
mounted and are suitable for a small sized room with a window space. They are
very economical and requires less maintenance cost.
They come in a single
unit installed with one face inside and one face outside in a window.
Split AC’s are wall mounted are used
for large room space or if there are no windows in the room. It
comes with a condenser and compressor placed in the outdoor unit while the
evaporator is located in the indoor unit that cools the room instantly.
Both of them are best at
their own places and cools the room instantly. But choosing between the two
might confuse a buyer. So, here we tell you about some factors that help you
decide which is best for your home.
Design
Parameter
|
Split AC
|
Window AC
|
Look
|
They
come in different color variants.
|
They
are constrained to one color.
|
Flexibility
|
If you
are staying in an apartment then installing a split ac is not a good idea. It
cannot be moved with ease.
|
These
are portable and can be moved easily.
|
Installation
|
It may
seek professional help for installation and requires extra installation
charges.
|
Easy to
install and does not require extra charges for it.
|
2 ton and above
|
2142-2600W
|
No
appliance
|
If we see the design of
both AC’s then split AC’s are designed to give direct cooling to all
parts of the room.
These AC’s consists of an
indoor wall mounted unit that blows air around the room and outdoor
unit dissipates heats.
While, window AC’s are
designed in such a way that they look compact and are more suitable for small
rooms.
Capacity of both AC
When we are talking about
capacity, remember that bigger is not always better. If the unit is large, it
will cool the room quickly by removing some humidity and leaving it damp. The
actual tonnage comprises of parameters like size of the room, amount of light
entering the room and number of people occupying the room.
Here is an approximation that helps you select correct sized AC for
your room.
Room size(sq.ft.)
|
Split AC
|
Window AC
|
100
|
0.75 ton
|
0.75 ton
|
200
|
1 ton
|
upto 1
ton
|
300
|
1.5 ton
|
1-1.5ton
|
400
|
2 ton
|
1.5-2
ton
|
500
|
2 ton
or above
|
2 ton
|
Cost
Tonnage
|
Split AC
|
Window AC
|
Less than 1 ton
|
18000-25000
INR
|
13000-18000
INR
|
1-1.5ton
|
20000-25700
INR
|
18000-29000
INR
|
1.5-2ton
|
20500-29500
INR
|
20000-28000
INR
|
2 ton and above
|
30000-65000
INR
|
No
appliance
|
A split AC might cost
twice as Windows AC. The cost factor is important if a small area needs cooling
in that case, a window AC is a better option. While installing a split AC
requires more cost overall than to a window AC.
Power Consumption
Tonnage
|
Split AC
|
Window AC
|
Less than 1 ton
|
1080-1175W
|
900-940W
|
1-1.5ton
|
1571-1666W
|
1070-1750W
|
1.5-2 ton
|
1545-2218W
|
1495-1750W
|
2 ton and above
|
2142-2600W
|
No
appliance
|
Higher the star rating,
more efficient is the AC. A 5 star AC consumes lowest energy when compared to
other star ratings. Energy consumption difference is about 10% per star rating.
If your need for AC is
for more than 15 hours then a 5 star rated AC should be your preference. While
for a small size room and normal usage, a 3 star 1.5 ton Window AC seems to be
the ideal choice.
Noise
Noise is another
important factor to consider if we go to buy an air conditioner. The split AC
system compares favourably to the window AC in terms of lower noise level.
Split AC’s does not produce noise, while the window AC’s produce noise as they
function against the window sill.
After considering the
noise factor, split AC’s are a better choice for your decor and offices.
Bottom line
Both split and window AC
are equally efficient so there it gets necessary to understand the difference
between the two. If your budget is low then you should choose Window AC.
Well, if you wish for aesthetically pleasing design then, you should choose split AC.