Three types of Air conditioners- Low voltage, Inverter, and Regular ACs.

An air conditioner is a system or a machine that treats air in a defined, usually enclosed area via a refrigeration cycle in which warm air is removed and replaced with cooler air. Until the early 1900s, the only way to cool a house was to open a window. Although the technology for air conditioners had been invented in 1902, it was not until the 1920s that it was introduced for residential use.

Most people use air conditioners to stay more comfortable in their homes or offices during hot and humid summer weather. In this day and age, not having an air conditioning system inside your home is certainly not the norm. Air conditioning systems aren’t even said to be a luxury, but a necessity at present.

They are functionally different from fans because fans don’t cool air, but only make it feel cooler by moving it around. Air conditioners use refrigeration to chill indoor air. However, air conditioners do a whole lot more than just provide a cool and comfortable environment for us.

There are so many other benefits, especially health benefits of air conditioning. I'd mention a few below.

Benefits of Air Conditioners.

1). Enhanced security.

One of the most notable benefits of air conditioners is the enhanced security that you get as a result. For the air conditioner to cool your room and house properly, you would have to keep your windows closed and doors shut.

By doing this, you are also preventing yourself from being susceptible to a robbery of any kind by shutting out all modes of entry into your home for unwanted people as well as unwanted bugs and insects. Having an air conditioner at home is a great way to be more secure and careful.

2). Reduced Asthma attacks and Allergies.

Shocked? I'm sure you are. Yes! having an air conditioner can help to reduce these respiratory issues. Air conditions can help to filter as well as disinfect the air that we breathe. They help to lower the amount of pollen, mold, mildew, and other airborne outdoor allergens that can potentially lead to asthma symptoms.

3). Better quality of sleep.

Sleeping when the world around is you so hot is certainly not easy. Even if you drain your energy to the point of exhaustion and manage to fall asleep, you will wake up drenched in sweat. You would always get a poor quality of sleep in higher temperatures.

Air conditioners are certainly the solution to this problem. Not only will you experience a better quality of sleep with a cooler temperature in your house, but you are also more likely to wake up in a good mood.

4). Improves indoor air quality and reduce humidity.

Air conditioners can significantly improve indoor air quality and create a much healthier atmosphere. They work by removing the water from the air and depositing it outside, leaving only dry, cool air to flow into the building interior. By reducing humidity, air conditioners can prevent the growth of mildew and mold.

5). Prevents heat strokes and dehydration.

Being exposed to excessive heat for long periods can cause dehydration. This is as a result of excessive sweating, since air conditioners reduce sweating, they can minimize the risk of water loss and dehydration.

With global warming on the rise, air conditioners are certainly the best way to ensure that you won’t have to deal with any of the problems that are caused by temperatures so high you could fry an egg on the street.

6). Improves Work Performance.

Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to drag on because it’s hot and uncomfortable? Air conditioning can fix that! Air conditioning can improve employee comfort keeping their minds clear and ready to tackle their tasks for the day.

7). Better Home experience.

Air conditioners make it possible to have a happy home. Maintaining a room with cool air makes for a happier home. Instead of complaining about how hot it is, you can take time to appreciate whatever you are doing indoors.

All the above benefits and more are some of the reasons why having an air conditioner at home is so necessary. However, before you go to the market to get yourself an air conditioner, you ought to know about the different types of air conditioners that we have around.

There are 3 basic types, namely;

* Low Voltage air conditioner.

* Inverter air conditioner.

* Regular air conditioner.

These different types of air conditioners all have different features, operations and prices. But at the end of the day, they all do the same thing - which is ensuring that you have a cool and comfortable environment. Let's talk about them a bit.

INVERTER AIR CONDITIONERS

An inverter air conditioner unit has a variable speed compressor motor that adjusts the refrigerant flow inside the unit to control its cooling and heating capacity as required. The speed of the compressor motor in an inverter unit is directly proportional to the frequency of the power supply.

It is more effective and uses less power than a regular AC. An inverter air conditioner can regulate the speed of its compressor motor. The regulated speed allows the unit to maintain the temperature without having to power down its motor. Once the room is cool, inverter air conditioners lower the speed of the motor to save the energy and refrigerant used to cool the air.

It was developed to remove temperature fluctuations and electricity wastage. This enhanced technology makes use of adjustable speed to achieve full control over the compressor for optimum performance. This technology helps to save a lot of energy and eliminate wasted operation in air conditioners by efficiently controlling motor speed.

An inverter air conditioners, the temperature is adjusted by changing motor speed without turning the motor ON and OFF. The inverter air conditioners have increased efficiency, extended life of their parts, and the sharp fluctuations in the load are eliminated. This makes the inverter AC units quieter, with lower operating costs and with fewer breakdowns.

The inverter AC has many benefits. But the most obvious reasons for its popularity are:

• Cost-effectiveness: Owing to the operational method of the inverter air conditioner, its compressor does not work at full capabilities, hence saving you from paying a huge amount of money at the cost of electricity units.
• Energy efficiency: inverter air conditioners reduce power consumption by almost 40% annually. They allow maintenance of comfortable temperature even with less energy consumption. Even better is the fact that since it consumes less power, it is incredibly safe for home wiring.
• Silent operation: The inverter AC runs at a very slow speed; thus it is much more silent. In split inverter ACs, apart from the low compressor noise, there is comparatively less noise inside the room as well.
• Super-fast cooling: inverter ACs can run the compressor at a higher speed to cool the entire area fast when required.
• Environment-friendly nature because of the use of good quality refrigerants.

While air conditioning systems using inverters are more efficient than those without, they are also more expensive. Price in the market ranges from N120,000 to N400,000. In a way, it is a matter of spending more money initially to save money later, and the efficiency upgrade will eventually pay for itself in energy savings.

Most of the Inverter ACs come with a fairly wide operating voltage range, they can adjust the power of the compressor according to the voltage being supplied.

With so many brands out there, it might be difficult to choose the best. To make things a bit simpler, we decided to talk about a couple of these inverter air conditioners in the Nigerian market, their features, prices, and where you can get them.

Here are some of our top picks:

* Lg Split 1Hp Gencool B Air Conditioner Split. Price ranges from N180,080 - N310,000.

* Tcl 1Hp Split Inverter Ac with Installation Kit. Price is N123,600.

* Scanfrost 2HP Inverter Air Conditioner- 18INM. The price is N247,500.

See here for more information on our inverter air conditioners.

REGULAR AIR CONDITIONERS

These air conditioners are known as the most common air conditioner unit available in the market. When it comes to controlling the compressor, it does it on an “all or none” principle basis. A regular air conditioner unit has a fixed speed compressor motor. Unlike inverter units, they work on an “all or none” principle meaning the compressor automatically goes on and off rather than running at a full speed all the time.

This type of air conditioner usually delivers a fixed amount of power based on room temperature. This makes the compressor go off when the desired room temperature is reached and starts again when the temperature increases. The way regular air conditioners function can cause excessive and unnecessary use of energy, and will more often than not rack up your electricity bill.

In a regular air conditioner, the compressor starts and stops to maintain reach the required temperature. As a result, the unit works harder and produces a lot of noise. The frequency of the regular air conditioner, turning on and turning off consequently speeds up wear and tear on the system, shortening its life span.

The compressor in regular air conditioners always works at high power and so it often consumes more electricity. This makes them less energy efficient than their inverter counterparts, they are also more expensive to maintain and manage. However, this doesn't mean that they are so bad.

Although the regular type of air conditioner has a fixed level of cooling, it does an excellent job of ensuring that a room is comfortably cool. They are also way cheaper than the inverter type of air conditioner and much more accessible, especially for families who won’t be using the air conditioner too often and for those with limited income.

Here are some of our top picks:

* Lg 3Hp Split Jetcool (Non-Plasma) Air Conditioner, Lvs. Price is N391,000.

* Panasonic Split Unit Air Conditioner Kc12Nkh 1.5Hp. The price is N242,000.

* Midea 1HP SPLIT UNIT AIR CONDITIONER + INSTALLATION KIT -MSAF09CR. The price is N120,750.

* Skyrun 1.5 Hp Split A/C Kf 35Gwc. The price is N128,800.

See here to browse through our range of air conditioners.

LOW VOLTAGE AIR CONDITIONERS

Low voltage air conditioners are designed especially for the power situation in Nigeria. With voltages as low as 170V, one can enjoy the superb cooling performance of these low voltage air conditioners even in poor power conditions. It allows you to enjoy our superb cooling performance even when power is erratic and without the use of a stabilizer.

Most air conditioners require a strong electricity supply to function effectively. However, some companies like LG have started manufacturing air conditioners that can work with a weak current from the national grid or an ‘I-better-pass-my-neighbor’ generator that produces between 0.9kva and 1.5kva.

These low voltage air conditioners come with in-built volt regulation and energy-saving functions that enable them to work under the low power supply. They are also equipped with the Gen-mode function, which makes it possible for the AC to work on small generators.

These air conditioners also work a bit like inverter air conditioners, in that they regularly adjust the compressor’s speed to maintain desired temperature levels. They are very energy efficient as they help to save more energy than regular air conditioners.

Low voltage air conditioners offer Nigerian consumers efficiency, cost-saving, and durability. They not only offer these, but they also ensure to deliver optimal cooling performance. Not even high outdoor temperatures or power grid failure can prevent them from providing strong, reliable cooling.

They are long-lasting thanks to the super-durable materials that were used to build them. Low voltage air conditioners meet the demands of customers who want to use air conditioners in Nigeria with small capacity generators.

See here to browse through our range of low voltage air conditioners.

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