For optimum unit performance, we
recommend the following:
Select an air
conditioner that is consistent with the room size and select a higher BTU unit if there is
a heat
source such as direct sunlight or servers in a computer room.
Assuming there is no additional heat source
here are the size of rooms each BTU range can cool: :: 12,000 BTU: up to 450 sq ft
:: 10,000 BTU: up to 350 sq ft
:: 9,000 BTU: up to 300 sq ft
:: 7,500 BTU: up to 200 sq ft
Run the unit on the low fan
speed since some units are not able to effectively cool the air when it is blowing
too hard on high speed
Keep the exhaust hose as
short as possible
Insulate the exhaust hose if it
is extended to reduce heat emitted from the hose
Some practical rules for keeping
room cool at minimum cost:
:: Pull drapes and shades over windows
facing the sun
:: Keep windows and doors closed when the air conditioning is on
:: Use a thermostat control to automatically increase or decrease home temperatures for
daytime/nighttime
differences
:: Set thermostat control at highest comfortable level, reason for this is that each
degree raised reduces energy
consumption by 3-4 percent
:: Clean or replace air filters regularly
:: Have the air conditioning unit cleaned each spring
:: Keep the outside unit free of airflow obstructions, such as leaves
:: Insulate, caulk and weather-strip to close air gaps
:: Do hot work, like washing and drying clothes, baking or cooking, in the morning or
evening hours when it is
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