Wall Air Conditioners at Abt
As the snow melts and you begin to welcome warmer weather, keeping your living space cool and comfortable is essential. Abt offers a wide range of different cooling systems for your home, including window AC units and central air, but it can be hard to find an appliance that works for condo or apartment owners whose living area is quite small. One solution for this is the wall air conditioner.
Wall Air Conditioning, Explained
Wall air conditioners visually look like just another window AC unit, although they are a more permanent fixation in the household. Rather than supporting the unit in the window until autumn calls for removal every year, a wall air conditioner is installed in a cutout in the wall of your home with a sleeve that provides a tight seal and eliminates drafts. It, then, stays there year-round. While installation is not easy and may require the assistance of a contractor, it will ultimately save you a lot of heavy lifting in the long run and eliminate the need to sacrifice window space when you want a nice, natural breeze. It's important to take note of how much wall space you have before purchasing, as well, to ensure you choose the right size, not only for an extra tight seal but for the circulation of air in your home. Perhaps you even desire multiple units spread out; you can pair your wall air conditioner with a window AC unit or portable air conditioner. The best part about possibly investing in multiple wall air conditioners is adjusting the fan speeds and temperatures specific to each room it's in, so it's never too hot or too cold. For maximum efficiency, consider choosing a model that has a washable, removable air filter.
Picking The Perfect Cooling System
Besides the size of your wall air conditioner, there are other factors to consider, such as the BTU. BTU means British Thermal Unit and it's a way to calculate the energy needed for your appliance to produce cold air. Abt offers wall air conditioners with BTUs ranging from 6000-23000. While choosing the largest BTU seems like the best idea, you may spend time bundled up in sweaters or blankets because you've made your space too chilly with a high BTU. You also don't want to break a sweat and cash out a ton on energy bills because your lower-BTU air conditioner is working overtime to cool your larger home. To pick the perfect BTU for your lifestyle, it's vital to consider the environmental climate, the room in which your unit is installed, the height of the ceiling, your home's insulation, how many windows you have and more. Picking a reasonable BTU is not the only way to save money with your wall air conditioner; Abt offers many ENERGY STAR-certified models that are environmentally friendly and easy on electricity. If you live in a location that gets all four seasons and need a versatile model to combat the changing weather, some wall air conditioners are PTACs, or Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners. These units can both cool and heat your home as needed. If you wish for ultimate control over your appliance without having to walk to your unit and adjust the controls, some of our models are even Wi-Fi enabled or come with a remote that allows you to adjust the levels.
For further questions about wall units, you can speak to a member of our team at 847-954-4140. Before deciding on a cooling system for your home, review our air conditioner sizing and buying guide.
