10 Worth-knowing Vocabulary Terms about Air Conditioners by Power Buy
Because of an extremely hot weather in Thailand, air conditioner has become an electric appliance that plays a major part in everyday life in households and workplaces. Getting to know and understand some technical terms about air conditioners will be helpful for your next purchase, maintenance, and repairing. Today Power Buy has selected 10 interesting words to add to your vocabulary list. Once you read this list, choosing the right and quality air conditioning model will be a piece of cake!
1) BTU (British Thermal Units)
A standard unit of energy for cooling appliances. One refrigeration ton is equal to 12000 BTU/Hr.
It is suggested that you match BTUs with the right room measurements because higher BTU air conditioners tend to stop its compressor cycle more often, increase humidity levels in a room, and constantly function harder. When the room temperature does not match the setting, the AC model will excessively consume energy.
The table above shows BTUs and appropriate room sizes. Should you need more explanation, visit any Power Buy store and consult with our specialists to choose the most suitable model for your needs.
2) Compressor
The heart of an air conditioning system that pumps the refrigerant and carries it to the condenser. The refrigerant then goes through a cooling process and gets sent to the indoor unit of an air conditioner to make the room temperature cooler. After that process, the refrigerant will be pumped back to the compressor for an ongoing cooling system or refrigeration cycle which continues until the compressor stops functioning
3) Refrigerant
Refrigerant or air conditioner liquid is an important part to create cooled airstreams as it functions with a compressor outside the room. The most common type in our country is R-22 and R-410A. However, R-32 has become more popular following the rise of environmental conservation, the newest generation of refrigerant that has three times less environmental impacts than R-410A and is 60 percent more efficient in cooling capability than R-22, increasing energy saving chances.
4) Condensing Coil Unit
A unit that transforms the refrigerant from vapor into liquid, using a fan to remove the hot air from the refrigerant. Condensing coil with function alongside the compressor that will be installed outside the room.
5) Evaporating Coil Unit
An heat-absorbing component inside an indoor unit which consists of an evaporating coil and a motor fan set. This unit completes the vaporization of the refrigerant into gas, utilizing a motor fan set and the coil to absorb indoor heat. The hot air heats up the refrigerant which later turns it into vapor before it gets sent to the compressor prior to getting condensed with pressures.
6) Inverter Technology
An air-conditioning system that adjusts room temperature, controls rebalance indoor humidity, and automatically controls temperature, operating under the program of its microcomputer. The system is designed to automatically follow the setting on a remote control and to function in accordance with how you set up the preference. For example, once the room temperature reaches the level you program and desire, the compressor will slow down its cycling speed instead of entirely stopping the cycle. This quality makes an inverter AC system superior than other systems which their compressors will stop cycling once the temperature reaches the desired level and will start again when indoor room temperature becomes higher. Each time the compressor starts cycling, the AC unit will have to consume a lot of energy, increasing your electricity charges unnecessarily. Inverter air conditioners have been popular recently. And if you do not want to miss this trend, find your ideal, energy-efficient, and cost-effective inverter AC model at Power Buy stores.
7) Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
This rating measures energy efficiency of an air conditioner with an inverter system, mostly found with Label No.5 certified appliances. SEER examination begins with making outdoor temperature unstable because in order to pass the standards, inverter air conditioners must be able to adjust the compressor cycle to the outdoor temperature and have a SEER of over 15. After considering the SEER on attached Label No.5, the higher the SEER, the higher the quality and more energy efficient the product is. At Power Buy stores, you will be provided with range of air conditioners with an inverter technology and high SEER results. You customers can be certain that any product you choose is qualified and saves more energy.
8) Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
An energy efficiency test specifically for regular air conditioners with a fixed speed compressor which measures the ratio of the cooling capacity compared to how much energy it needs. During testing procedure, outdoor temperature is set to be stable. A fixed-speed air conditioner passing standards must have a EER of over 12.85.
9) Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) Mark
TIS Mark, short for “Thai Industrial Standards Mark”, is a product certification mark developed by Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) to establish a manufacturing guideline and to elevate Thai products the exceptional level. Every single product at Power Buy has been certified with a TIS mark, guaranteeing the following benefits:
1) Advice on product selection and safety rules
2) Accessibility and availability of spare parts in case of repairs, as certified products are equally standardized and similar in operation and maintenance
3) Higher quality products with reasonable price ranges
10) PM 2.5 Filter
PM 2.5 is an atmospheric particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers that is so fine that it cannot be seen with bear eyes. PM 2.5 filter, therefore, has been developed for an inverter air conditioning system, and it can filter out dirty particles in the atmosphere, from dust particles, animal fur, cigarette smoke, and bacterial allergens that negatively affects your allergies and respiratory system.
Now that you have learned more helpful vocabulary terms about air conditioners, you are more than ready to use and maintain your air conditioner to its full potential. Head to Power Buy stores and test your knowledge because a variety of inverter technology air conditioners are waiting for you! These high-quality and reasonably priced AC models will cool your air and save your money. You can choose the best delivery plan for your lifestyle on
www.Powerbuy.co.th/th/fastdeliverycollection Rest assured throughout its lifespan as after-sales services offered by our team of specialists will make your life easier. Find out more about each series of air conditioners and shop online on www.Powerbuy.co.th/th/cooling-fair-2018
