1. Types Of Air Conditioners
Split System Air Conditioners
Split system air conditioners, which consist of indoor and outdoor units that are connected by refrigerant lines, provide efficient cooling for specific rooms or zones. They provide exact temperature control with a range of sound output levels, making them suitable for bedrooms, home offices, and other locations with specific cooling or heating requirements.
Window/Wall Air Conditioners
Window air conditioners effectively cool individual rooms. They remove warm air from the room, chill it, and release it outside. Suitable for apartments or small places this system provides targeted cooling while being simple to install and inexpensive.
Portable Air Conditioners
Portable air conditioners are mobile and can be transported between rooms and require minimal setup. They remove heat and moisture from the air, chilling it before recirculating it around the space. Ideal for rentals or spaces without permanent air conditioning.
Ducted Air Conditioners
Ducted air conditioners, when installed as a whole-house cooling system, distribute cooled air throughout the residence via ductwork. They offer steady, even cooling and frequently contain complex features such as zoning for customisable comfort, making them ideal for bigger houses or buildings that require comprehensive cooling solutions. Some of these systems can also be reverse cycles for heating the house too.
2. Understanding Your Needs
When selecting an air conditioner, consider the room size, energy efficiency ratings, installation requirements, budget, and desired features to guarantee optimal cooling performance that serves your needs.
CLIMATE AND USAGE
Consider your location's climate and typical air conditioning needs—whether you need only cooling or both cooling and heating—to choose a model that efficiently handles temperature management needs and maximises comfort year-round.
ROOM SIZE AND LAYOUT
Choose an air conditioner that matches your room's size and layout, ensuring optimum cooling or heating coverage. Consider area square meterage, ceiling height, insulation, and room arrangement to achieve peak performance and comfort.
LIFESTYLE AND PREFERENCES
Before you choose an air conditioner, think about your lifestyle and interests. Consider your noise level sensitivity, health and allergy concerns, and preferences for convenience and smart features to ensure that you make the best choice for your unique requirements.
3. Energy Efficiency
Picking energy-efficient air conditioners saves money on electricity bills and reduces long-term expenses, offering both financial savings and environmental benefits.
Air conditioners' energy efficiency refers to their ability to cool or heat rooms while using the least amount of electricity possible. When making a purchasing decision, it's important to compare products, buyers often prioritise models with higher star energy ratings to save on long-term energy bills and reduce carbon footprint.
Split system air conditioners have several features that make them cost-efficient.
Lower operating costs
Split system air conditioners generally have lower operating costs due to their efficient design, which allows for accurate temperature control while lowering energy usage and minimising wasted cooling.
Smart features
Smart features in split system air conditioners, such as programmable timers and sensors, optimise energy usage through adjusting cooling settings and temperature, resulting in cost savings by decreasing unnecessary power consumption. Westinghouse’s Eco-Mode provides optimal comfort while consuming less energy with its highly efficient cooking system.
4. Features To Consider
Families with young children
Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control:Change settings without disturbing your children's sleep. With Westinghouse’s +home App, you can adjust the temperature, set schedules, and monitor energy usage, anytime, anywhere.
Smart scheduling and Sleep mode:
Create personalised cooling plans to ensure comfort during naps and night time. Westinghouse’s Sleep Mode creates your optimal sleeping temperature requirements throughout the night, tailoring it to your specific needs, to ensure a peaceful night's sleep.
Turbo mode for quick cool air:
Get cool air quickly delivered with Turbo mode, creating a more comfortable environment even quicker.
Large families
Zone cooling:Separate indoor units give customised comfort in various sections of the home so each unit then can cater to that rooms requirements.
Energy monitoring:
Monitor usage and optimise cooling to meet the demands of a larger family.
Voice control compatibility:
Easily modify settings when your hands are full of family responsibilities. Westinghouse’s +Home App now also integrates with the Google Home and Amazon Alexa voice assistant, for next-level control at home.
Elderly or individuals with limited mobility
Remote control via smartphone apps:Adjust temperature settings from the comfort of your chair or bed. With Westinghouse’s +Home App, you can adjust the temperature, and set schedules, anytime, anywhere.
Voice control compatibility:
Easily alter settings without the need for manual operation. Westinghouse’s +Home App now also integrates with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistant, for next-level control at home.
Adaptive temperature control:
Ensures consistent comfort levels without the need for frequent adjustments.
Eco-conscious households
Energy-saving features:Increase energy efficiency to reduce environmental impact and lower power expenses. With Westinghouse’s The Eco-Mode provides optimal comfort while consuming less energy with its highly efficient cooking system.
Energy monitoring:
Monitor energy consumption to ensure you’re aware of your energy consumption
Eco mode:
Automatically adjusts settings to maximise energy efficiency and reduce carbon impact. With Westinghouse’s Eco-Mode provides optimal comfort while consuming less energy with its highly efficient cooking system.
5. Care & Maintenance
Air conditioners require regular care and maintenance to guarantee optimal performance and longevity while preventing problems like reduced cooling capacity, decreased efficiency, and potential malfunctions.
CLEAN AIR FILTERS REGULARLY
Air conditioner filters should be cleaned every 1-3 months, depending on usage and indoor air quality, to ensure proper airflow and efficiency, minimise dust buildup, and improve indoor air quality.
CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND CLEAN OUTDOOR EVAPORATOR COILS
Electrical connections should be checked annually by a licenced electrician to ensure they are tight, secure, and free of corrosion, thereby preventing electrical problems and potential risks, and guaranteeing the system's safe and efficient operation. They should also inspect and clean evaporator coils on an annual basis to eliminate dirt and debris buildup, ensure efficient heat exchange, prevent airflow constraints, and maintain the air conditioning system's best cooling performance.
6. Warranty & Customer Support
WARRANTY
With a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, Westinghouse air conditioners are built with quality materials and the latest technology to provide long-lasting, reliable performance. With a robust design and rigorous testing, you can trust Westinghouse to keep you comfortable for years to come.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Its helpful to find out what Service and Repair services are relevant to your product and brand purchased, just in case you need to contact them in future.
Also check which contact services are available with your air conditioner product and brand, most customer care teams should be contactable for product information or troubleshooting via phone and email, or other social channels.
