Preparing Your Home for Retirement

You may think that picking an air conditioning system for your new home is simply about what suits your wallet, but there is much more that should go into your selection. When you think about Australia's erratic temperature changes, you will realise that your reliance on your AC system will be high. And considering the percentage of energy these systems consume when it comes to your household's overall consumption, it is vital to make sure you are going home with the most suitable unit. While market research is crucial to determine what options are available that fit within the range of your budget, there are additional things that you should know, as listed below.

Prioritise the size and capacity

When you begin scouring for the perfect air conditioning system for your residence, the first decision to make is what size will be best for your home, and this will depend on the capacity of the system. You may come across large capacity air conditioners of an unknown brand with a low price, and small-sized AC system from a well-known brand with a high price tag. However, do not always choose the cheapest or the biggest just because you think it will cool your home efficiently.

Purchasing an air conditioning system with too large a capacity can translate into excessive consumption of electricity. Conversely, buying too small a size means overworking of the system and impending failure. The best way to determine the capacity is to have a contractor survey the premises and use the square footage to determine what size and capacity will be appropriate.

Evaluate the energy efficiency of the system

The second important consideration you should bear in mind when shopping for a new air conditioning system is how energy efficient it will be. Australia's energy costs have been on the rise in the last decade. Thus, adding a new electrical appliance will definitely cause a spike in your bills. Nevertheless, how minimal or substantial the peak will be is dependent on the energy efficiency of the unit you choose.

You may find a cheap air conditioning system, but find it consumes a lot of energy, which will prove exponentially more expensive in the long run when you factor in both your utility and maintenance costs. An Energy Star rated air conditioning system, on the other hand, may have a higher price tag, but you are guaranteed minimal energy consumption and fewer repairs in the end due to high quality components.