Now that you're in the market for a new air conditioning system, you're probably wondering which features to look out for when deciding which system to invest in. Here are a few important features that shouldn't be overlooked.
Quiet Operation
One important feature to look for when choosing a new air conditioning system for your home is quiet operation. Not all air conditioners sound the same when they're turned on. Some are pretty noisy and can be distracting while spending time indoors, and others are whisper quiet so you aren't likely to notice them much, if at all, throughout the day and night.
Take the time to consider just how much noise you're willing to deal with at home whenever you turn the air conditioner on. If you live in a busy household full of loud kids, you may be happy with a system that hums lightly in the background while it works. If you live in a quiet home, you'll want to make sure that your air conditioner makes little to no noise inside at all.
Ask your service provide what the sound decibel is of any air conditioner you consider buying so you can get an idea of how loud they'll be once installed in your home. This should help you determine which air conditioner will best suit your household's overall noise level needs as time goes on.
Multi-Zone Controls
There will likely be times when you'll want to maintain different temperatures in different rooms of your home during the day, which can be tough when the air conditioner is running throughout the house. If you enjoy spending time in a warm bedroom reading while the kids want to stay cool in the family room, you can easily make it happen by choosing a new air conditioning system for your home that features multi-zone controls.
This will allow you to set up separate controls for several rooms in your home so you can maintain different temperatures in each of them when you want to. You can turn the air conditioner up in rooms of the home that get direct sunlight during the day, and lower the air conditioner on the opposite side of the house to create a comfortable environment throughout.
Extended Warranty Options
No matter what kind of air conditioner you decide to buy for your home, it's important to ask about extended warranties that might be available upon your purchase. Almost all new air conditioners come with a manufacturer's warranty, which will help protect you against defects and malfunctions.
But if you want to financially protect yourself against break downs, you'll want to invest in an extended warranty that covers all the major components of your new system for the next several years to come. With an extended warranty in place, you can expect to pay just a deductible when a repair that's covered under the warranty is needed.
