7 Points That Help You With The Window Or Split AC Decision

Atul Kulshreshtha

Home Furnishing Expert

Text: Priya Arya
Photographs: iStock

Window or split AC? Atul Kulshreshtha tells you the difference between the two, and which one is more appropriate for which situation.

1. There are two types of ACs: window and split. The cassette AC is a kind of split AC. Typically, ACs of 3-5 tonnage are used in homes.

2. A split AC has two units: indoor and outdoor. The indoor unit has the cooling coil and blower, and outdoor unit accommodates the compressor and condensing coil. All these parts are housed within a single unit in the case of a window AC.

(Left) Cassette ACs are designed to be installed on ceilings. These space-saving appliances perfect for large spaces where windows or split AC may not reach out. (Centre) Split Acs comprise of an internal unit (which takes in warm air and throws out cold air) and an outdoor unit (which houses the compressor. These two constituents are linked to each other by ducts and cables. The biggest advantage of a split AC is that it can be installed in rooms with no windows. (Right) Window ACs are economical and easier to maintain as all the components are housed in a single unit.

3. Window ACs are placed within a window, while a split AC is mounted on a wall. The specialty of a cassette split is that only the grille/vent is visible in the room, while the body gets hidden within the false ceiling. The outdoor unit, like that of a 'normal' split can be house in the balcony or the terrace. This is the reason why designers prefer this type.

4. If room has a high ceiling, position the split AC at a lower level, preferably at 10 ft to 11 ft, else it will consume more power to cool.

5. If the room doesn't have many windows or is surrounded by more rooms, a split AC is the only option left.

6. A room with enough windows can be fitted with a window AC since the external portion of this appliance needs to be fixed outdoors to let the warm air pass through.

7. The ACs are available in different ranges from 22,000 to 1 lakh INR, depending upon their capacity and brand. However, window ACs tend to be cheaper than split ACs.

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