Parts of a window type AC

Window type

pros

• budget
• easy installation
• dedicated saksakan
• easier maintenance (easy to remove for cleaning and return)
• compact (tipid sa space)

cons

• security risk (if there are no grills)
• noise/vibration (solution: put foam or dumper on the edges of the hole to lessen vibration and noise); can also be security risk (but there are units with lesser noise)

Split type

pros

• no need for large hole because wall mounted
• lower risk for security risk
• silent or less noise (the condensing unit is what vibrates)
• aesthetic

cons

• pricey
• maintenance is more difficult (cleaners need to clean the unit in the room itself)
• needs more outdoor space
• installation price (solution multi-split ac)

Floor standing type

has outdoor and indoor component

pros

• no need for large hole because wall mounted
• easier installation
• better cooling capacity

cons

• priciest
• consumes floor space (bad for small area; intended for larger spaces)
• needs space outdoors
• difficult to move

Tips

Inverter AC

• variable speed
• when it detects that the area is already cool, it turns down the cooling power and less noisy.
• pricier but will incur less electricity expenses
• less noisy

Positioning

• Put window type aircon above
• AC unit has to have a 0.50 meter gap between it and an obstruction to make exhausting hot air easier.
• Check that no gaps in windows.
• Put rubber fillers under the doors to fill gaps

Cooling capacity vs. area size

Further reading

https://www.reddit.com/r/adultingph/comments/12eykya/best_aircon_brand/

References

PAANO PUMILI NG AIRCON PARA SA BAHAY MO ? Window Type Aircon / Split Type Aircon / Inverter Aircon. Directed by Kuya ARCHITECT, 2024. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1wgN-Q-4tg.