Auto Cut Off– Dehumidifying tank with a 19.2-litre capacity, stops the unit from running when it becomes full to prevent liquids from overfilling to your floor. I need to keep an eye on the finances, but this is an infrastructure upgrade. 🙂 I’d like to get it right the first time and not have to think about the AC for another ten years! I’m never quite sure if the spirit of the advice not to oversize is not to say install a 30,000BTU unit when you needed a 6,000BTU but perhaps there is much less harm if you install a 15,000BTU when you needed a 10,000BTU? Do you have any thoughts on what a safe buffer/range is if you’re trying to balance different operating scenarios?

For smaller spaces (example: camping air conditioners for tents), you can use portable battery-powered AC units. Given these this range of uses–one for the whole upstairs and one for the south bedroom only–do you think I need a unit with more than 10,000 BTUs? For several reasons, I’d rather not install a unit for each bedroom. Easy to Clean– Removable air filter, keeping the air that circulates around fresh and clean for hygiene. Hose length. Make sure the exhaust hose is long enough to reach the window you will be expelling the hot air through. Most are 1.5m long. Power cables are usually the same length, so bear that in mind too.

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Hour Timer– Allows you to set it to a specific running time, ideal for when you’re going to sleep, helping to save electricity. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product

Again, when narrowing down your choice of an air conditioner, knowing how big an area you need to cool is your best friend. Based on that, you can calculate sq ft to BTU and immediately know what range of BTU values your perfect AC unit should be.There is nothing worse than your Air Conditioner breaking down just after the Manufacturer's warranty has expired. Here at Buy It Direct Ltd we want you to get the most out of your Air conditioner which is why we offer a 2 Year Warranty plan. I wanted to follow on from an earlier question where you advised the extra 4000BTU is not necessary if you are not an active user of the kitchen. I’m the same way and on balance would probably rather deal with the cooling maybe not being as effective for the 45 minutes every other day I am running my oven or using the stove, than step up the BTU and have higher energy usage the other 47 hours and 15 minutes. If you are not sure of the facts, it is better to buy a unit of a larger rating. This way you can be sure that your room will be cooled according to your wishes!

If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services To better illustrate what size of an air conditioner you need, let’s have a look at a BTU chart: Air Conditioner BTU Chart; With 12,000 BTU (1 Ton) Room Size ExampleCools, dehumidifies and ventilates over two-speed modes, keeping you cool during different types of heat, with an LED display for easy control We find a lot of customers get these units for bedrooms,” says Appliance Direct’s Jake Crossley. “7,000 BTUs is the output we would recommend for rooms up to 18 square metres. Any larger and you won’t get the full benefit.” hour start/stop timer to pre-cool (e.g. before you arrive home or at the office) or to automatically switch off when you are asleep

Portable units running of 110/120V go up to 15,000 BTU (above that, you’ll need 220/240V voltage). Obviously, dual hose units are better (higher efficiency, lower long-term costs; based on EER rating). Beat the summer heat in the most effective way possible – say hello to this 765W mobile air conditioner from Zephyrus. A small and compact design that can fit into small and tight spaces easily, it features three functions over two speeds: cooling, dehumidifying and ventilating, allowing you to be in control and set to a mode that best suits you. A built-in 24-hour timer allows you to set the unit to run until a certain time – perfect for when you want to use it getting to sleep but don’t want it on as you wake up, with its auto shut-off function preventing electricity from being wasted when the tank is full. Remote control included, 2 x AA batteries required but not included. Features and Benefits Example: How many BTU do you need for a 20×20 room? For a 20×20 room, you need about 10,000 BTU of cooling output. Protect your Air Conditioner against the cost and hassle of unexpected failure and give yourself some added peace of mind with one of our great value extended warranties!

Noise levels. All air conditioners in operation make a fan-like noise, but they vary by as much as ten decibels, which could make all the difference when you’re trying to sleep. If you want to properly cool down a 300 square foot area (or room), you need a 6,000 BTU air conditioner. Obviously, the problem arises when you have a tiny 12×12 room, for example. According to the US Department of Energy directive, an air conditioner’s most appropriate size would be 2,880 BTU unit. The best you can do here is to buy a small 5,000 BTU window or a small 8,000 BTU portable AC unit (more about the smallest AC units here).