Air conditioning and blessed coolness!
The air conditioning is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. Summer is approaching and with it, the oppressive heat which melts more than one.
To combat it, there are traditional and temporary methods such as cold showers, the range or stay well hydrated by drinking water, but, above all, is a flagship solution: air conditioning equipment.
Fortunately, the options to cool the home are becoming wider. Technology has changed considerably and with it, cooling systems. It is now possible to find a system suited to the needs of each household and each person, as the new features and modes of devices to suit all tastes.
Small Appliances, discreet, silent and decorative, they save energy and are environmentally friendly. This is the new generation of air conditioners. Large firms are betting on innovative designs, original and practical.
Types of air conditioners
Ducts. It is the most aesthetic of all, because it lies in the false ceiling, leaving only the light grids by leaving the air. It is an expensive option but is used to air condition the entire house. This is the best solution in new homes and often come with pre-installation.
Compact and window. They work without external drive, as are the alternative protected buildings with facades. The compacts are placed at ground level, the window, directly in the window.
Portable. Ideal for small homes are cheaper. They have the advantage that can be moved from place to place, but more noisy.
Split Plate. It consists of an indoor unit that fits flush against the wall and an outer roof, connected by refrigerant pipes. They should be as close as possible.
MultiSplit. Same as split, consists of several indoor units, which allows climatize several rooms.
Cassette. It is just like the previous two, but is the least noticeable as the semi-recessed indoor unit is placed on the roof.
Inverter technology. More and more air conditioners feature inverter technology, which can save up to 40% of energy. Traditional models of fixed speed are those who have always used: start and stop its operation as needed fresh air of the room.
That is, when they reach the temperature that has been marked, for, and when it changes back to work. Since the turn on and off constantly, consuming more than the Inverter technology, which remain operating at low efficiencies and maintain temperature.
Air conditioning: installation and usage tips
When choosing a new device, "the buyer should be set at that meet their specific needs. It is usually best to choose a brand recognized and that they can provide good after sales service when needed," said Alberto Fernandez .
Once elected, it is best to use professionals for installation. Carrier specialist insists that "put into the hands of good installers. Cheapest is not always best and it is essential to follow the manufacturers recommendations as to clean the filters: it is a simple operation to do and mainly affects in the performance of teams. "
When the season begins, the system should check to make sure it is clean and that their surroundings are free of debris. We must also remove all furniture from the vicinity of the vents and ducts of the system, locking doors and windows and check your privacy.
When the weather is wet we must reduce the fan speed to remove moisture from the air, thus increasing the feeling of freshness.
Similarly, lower the blinds and curtains closed will prevent the house is heated by direct sunlight. It is also important to keep away from thermostats all heat-producing appliances that not make them run longer than necessary.
Air conditioning: Background
Much has changed refrigeration systems since the Greeks and Romans bought ice and snow to combat high temperatures.
In Rome, for example, there were very deep wells that were filled with snow and covered with straw. When the water was a layer of ice was sold at the price of gold. The history of air conditioning are examples as curious as the usual practice in India to keep putting fresh water in the houses roofs at night. In Egypt, women placed earthen vessels full of water on beds of straw and through evaporation and lower temperatures at night, ice for cooling was obtained.
But when Willis Carrier in 1902 laid the foundations of modern air conditioning also developing the concept of air conditioning: a machine designed to control humidity through tubes. His greatest success would come in 1922 with the centrifugal chiller, a great invention in the history of the industry. Currently, the firm that bears the name of its creator continues to develop research and technology in building air conditioners.
Starting from an initial very simple operation (the system refrigerant absorbs excess heat and sends it to an external battery through a pipe, so the disappearance of the heat, the air is cooled), the models have advanced technology and performance by leaps and bounds with a wide range.