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Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my paternal grandmother’s home during the hot summer months. I grew up in the southern United States where the temperatures routinely soared to the triple digits on some summer days. Unfortunately, my grandmother only had one small window air conditioning unit in her sprawling farmhouse. On particularly hot days, my grandmother, my numerous cousins, and I would hover around this tiny air conditioning system all day long. Sadly, my dear grandmother died before she had the opportunity to update her HVAC unit. If you’re tired of using inadequate window air conditioners, consider replacing them with a central heating and air conditioning unit. On this blog, you will discover the many benefits of choosing a central heating and air conditioning system.

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3 Reasons To Consider A Window-Mounted Air Conditioner

When picking out a new air conditioner for your home, it is important to not overlook the benefits provided by a window-mounted air conditioner. These units can provide a variety of benefits that your typical central air system cannot, such as an easy installation process, low cost, and the ability to take it with you when you move.

Easy Installation Process

One of the best parts about buying a window-mounted air conditioner is that you are not going to need to spend a lot of money or time having the unit installed. Since the install process really only requires that you set the unit on the window ledge, close the window into a groove or bracket on top of the unit, and seal off the opening around the unit, the entire process can be completed in just about an hour.

If you are planning on installing a central air unit, you are going to need several technicians and several days before the process is complete. If you need to replace an existing air conditioner in the middle of summer due to a malfunction, this lengthier install process can mean that you and your household will have to suffer through the heat for a couple of days.

Low Cost

When installing a central air system, one of the biggest barriers that you are going to run into is the cost. In many cases, you are going to have to spend several thousand dollars on both the unit and labor. While you may recoup some of that expense when you sell your home, the cost is still high enough that it can be hard for many homeowners to afford.

Thankfully, window-mounted units can provide a cost-effective alternative for anyone on a budget. In most cases, a window-mounted air conditioner is not going to cost more than a few hundred dollars. Due to the price difference between a window-mounted unit and central air, you could buy several window units and still spend much less than if you went with central air.

Take It With You

Finally, a window-mounted unit is a great choice if you want to be able to take the air conditioner if you have to move into a new home. For example, if you are renting a home you will most likely not want to leave anything behind when you leave. With a central air system, you will have to leave it behind when you move, which is not a bad thing when you own the home because it does increase the home's value, but it doesn't really benefit you at all if you were renting the home.

Speak to an HVAC technician or service in order to find out how a window-mounted unit can help you out. This type of air conditioner is a great option for renters because you can take the unit with you when you move, mostly because it is quite easy to install and uninstall. In addition, the low cost per unit means that it is the perfect choice for people on a small budget.

To learn more, contact a company like Uni-Serv Air Conditioning Co. 


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