Summer heat waves make being indoors more akin to torture than a relaxing experience. So many people decide to take the plunge and install air conditioning to cool the house. However, before launching to call a specialized company, it is important to take into account a series of aspects that must be considered beforehand.
Have you thought about where it will be installed? What type of appliance will be the best for your home? What is the budget you have? Although the professionals will be a fundamental help to guide you about all these aspects, it is important to have a rough idea before starting this home improvement project. This is all you need to know before installing an air conditioner at home.
The first thing to be aware of before installing an air conditioner at home is that there are mainly three different types. One of them is portable, the easiest to place, since they only need to be plugged into the current and have a tube connected to the outside. On the other hand, there are the so-called fixed or multisplit Split models, their particularity is that they have a unit that is located outside. The third type, and which requires a larger budget, would be ducted air conditioners, their installation is the most complex, but they distribute the air throughout all the rooms of the house.
Another of the most important points to take into account is where the air conditioning is going to be installed. For this, you will have to choose between the interior or exterior of the house. In the first case, the design will be relevant if you want to maintain the aesthetic harmony of the home, in a space that is not close to heat sources and where it does not receive direct sunlight. Regarding the exterior, the device must be installed in a place where it is protected and always complying with safety regulations, taking into account what is established by the community of neighbors and by the town hall.
For the installation of air conditioning, it is always recommended to go to a professional, especially if it is a device that involves greater complexity. And, in the event that the handling of fluorinated gases is involved, it is an obligation according to Royal Decree 115/2017 and European Regulation 517/2014. Otherwise, the fines can amount to thousands of euros. In addition to the risks to health and well-being that not having accredited personnel for handling it can cause.
