There are mainly two types of air conditioners: window air conditioners and split air conditioners. Window air conditioners are mainly used in small spaces whereas split air conditioners prove to be effective in larger areas. Window air conditioners can only be mounted on the window. However, split air conditioners which normally have a beautiful and sleek appearance, can be mounted anywhere. This is one of the main reasons why split air conditioners are gaining popularity over window air conditioners.

The installation cost of a split air conditioner is low but the capital cost is comparatively high. Split type air conditioners consume slightly more energy than the window air conditioner. However, the efficiency of both the air conditioners is normally the same. The noise level of a split air conditioner is less than the window air conditioners as the condensing unit and the compressor of the split air conditioning system is placed outside the room. There is no need to remodel the window to mount split air conditioners.

Split air conditioners create a good aesthetic impact in the room as the interconnecting pipes are kept outside. Before you buy a split air conditioner, make sure that you get auto control facilities like auto restart, remote control, auto timers, auto diagnosis self test, auto sleep mode, warning alarm LED, filter cleaning and more. There are different models of air conditioners available. Some of the popular ones are Daikin, Mitsubishi, Sanyo, LG and Fujitsu. You should buy only such reputed brands as they are better quality than the cheaper ones.