There are a handful of ways to keep cool during summer, the most common methods being window units or central AC. And while you may choose which you prefer, it is beneficial to know which is ideal for your home. Regardless, Washington Court House Heating & Cooling wants to point out some pros and cons for central air and window ACs that can help you in this decision.
What Are The Cons Of Window AC?
- Spotty Cooling: Window air conditioners don’t scatter cool air like central AC, causing temperatures to fluctuate throughout your home.
- Lesser Filtration: While window AC filtering continues to improve, it does not compete with central air conditioning. Those with allergies or asthma should consider central air for their health!
What Are The Cons Of Central AC?
- Less Affordable: The downside of a central air conditioner is that it gets costly, especially when you add the expenses of installation, operation, and maintenance/repairs.
- Home Renovation: Central air requires ductwork and professional maintenance to ensure the air within your home is clean. These ducts mean renovating your home, which is not inexpensive either. Therefore, this investment is a good one but requires careful budgeting.
What Are The Pros Of Window AC?
- Inexpensive: Window air conditioners are cheaper than central air.
- Easy Install: While central air conditioning mandates professional installation, you may be able to put a window AC in yourself. However, your safety matters, so if you aren’t confident in your ability to do so, don’t hesitate to ask for help!
- Saving Energy: Window ACs allow you to pick and choose when and where you use your AC, which helps provide energy conservation.
What Are The Pros Of Central AC?
- Nicer Features: Central air conditioning has components that a window unit does not contain, like the ability to lessen the humidity in your home.
- Efficient: Central AC cools your home’s atmosphere swifter and more silent than a window unit.
- Cooling Capacity: Central AC cools all over your home, while a window AC can only cool in select areas due to lack of circulation.
- Consistent Cooling: Central AC doesn’t cause hot spots like window units, so you won’t have to worry about being comfortable in your favorite hang-out spot.
Most people prefer central air over A/C window units, understandably so. Because while we get the temptation of saving money, you should know that if you need to cool multiple rooms, window ACs will not offer much savings, especially in a larger home. But, if you still are on the fence about what system to obtain, call Washington Court House Heating & Cooling today at (740) 281-5312, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here! We will gladly help guide you further on this journey toward keeping cool and comfy, no matter how high the temperature may get!
