Split system air conditioning
When they choose Toshiba air conditioning, Perth residents can opt for a split system to heat and cool their homes. One concern many new air conditioning system owners worry about is how effective a system will be when serving a larger room or open plan space. If the system is not correctly sized, the performance will suffer, and your investment will be wasted. Expert advice should be sought prior to making a purchase to ensure that the system isn’t too large or too small. Let’s take a closer look at this process to better understand how it works.
Sizing the space:
The size of your split system air conditioner is loosely based upon the floor area of the space where it will be used. We say loosely because this can only be seen as a very rough guide. More work is required to determine the size of the air conditioning system required than most people would imagine.
A rough room size and air conditioning output guide:
This is a brief size guide for a split system air conditioner.
20 m² – 2.8 kW
30 m² – 4.2 kW
40 m² – 5.6 kW
50 m² – 7.0 kW
60 m² – 8.4 kW
Further considerations for sizing the air conditioning system:
When you work with a professional air conditioning installer, you will be exploring four other factors that will determine the final size of the system.
If you’re looking for a Toshiba air conditioning system contact us here at Mouritz. We supply, install, service and repair a wide selection of heating and cooling equipment, including split system air conditioners. We take pride in the quality of our work and offer interest free financing options for qualifying customers. Our team is standing by to discuss your needs in greater detail and to answer any other questions that you may have.
Matt Mouritz · Director
Matt is a director at Mouritz, a Perth based air conditioning and solar specialist. He shares straightforward advice on choosing, running and looking after cooling, heating and solar systems, with a focus on what actually works for Perth homes and our local climate. When he is not writing, he is helping customers find the right setup for their home and budget.
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