It’s the great Australian tradition to blast the electrical air conditioning in the warmer months – it is a summer staple and always a point of lighthearted debate at barbeques and bar tables around the country. The price, the style, the cooling power are all debated and discussed to determine, is electrical air conditioning still worth the trouble in 2022?
The sweltering heat felt in apartment blocks and homes around the country can only be alleviated so much by the swiveling fans of yesteryear and while mobile air conditioning units are still available, they’re often annoying to refill as they are not connected with the wiring of the home which can present issues when trying to relax on a warm day.
This article will be going over the pros and cons of modern electrical air conditioning, and finally answering the question once and for all, is it still worth the investment in 2022.
Pro: Advanced Temperature Control
The modern electrical air conditioning units and providers have really come a long way since the early 90s where it was often a bulky and one-sized setting for all who wanted the artificial goodness. As time has gone on, there have been a number of advancements being made across all facets of electrical air conditioning units that have made the units so much more than a one trick pony.
Superior control over the slightest changes in temperature ensure more users are now able to tailor their electrical air conditioning experience with little to no effort, most units are even able to be controlled remotely via apps or voice (with smart homes).
A lot of the more advanced units are silent running these days as well, which ensures that you have total control over the temperature and won’t be distracted by loud and annoying noises as you enjoy the sublime sensation.
Con: Running Costs
One of the common misconceptions surrounding electrical air conditioning is the energy costs that they usually have attached to their reputation. Understandably, the older units drew a lot of power, especially when the technology was still being perfected which led to larger energy bills when the units were used consistently in the early 90s and 00s Australia.
While overusing any appliance in the home is not ideal for the energy bills, there have been some impressive enhancements being made to the energy efficiency which has been fueled heavily by renewable energy sources becoming more accessible and affordable for the average household. There’s also a recommendation to utilise the electrical air conditioning on the days where the centigrade reaches an uncomfortable level.
If there is a breeze outside for instance and the temperature is not ghastly, it may be more cost efficient to simply open a window or door and let nature cool down the room. Of course, in the swelter days, pumping the electrical air conditioning is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.
Pro: Multi-Room Capability
The control we mentioned before extends to various rooms of the home in many respects, especially with the unit builds we are seeing today. Multi-room setups are a little more taxing to install in the short term, but if you have a young family and a home that needs cooling, the chances are everyone will have their preference for temperature.
The multi-room capabilities for split system air conditioning have allowed modern families and share houses to accommodate to their taste, cooling rooms at different rates and temperatures to ensure an optimal home is there for everyone to enjoy.
They’re a grand Australian tradition, and as the summers get warmer and more unforgiving, you can bet that these units are not going anywhere in 2022.