8000 BTU Air Conditioner: Is It Right For My Room Size?

Are you considering an 8000 BTU air conditioner? The theory of "bigger the better" does not apply to air conditioners. As an example, installing an 8000 BTU air conditioner unit in a small room that has an area of 200 sq feet will be an unnecessary energy waste. On the other hand, if the room area is 450 sq ft or above, then this air conditioner will be too small in size.

BTU is the abbreviated form for British Thermal Unit. It is nothing but the unit to measure the energy and it is generally dismissed by the consumers. However, it is the BTU that tells us about the power of the AC and even its cooling capacity. It has been proven that higher BTU means more cooling capacity and thus we can say that they are both directly proportional.

In the case of portable AC units the BTU ranges from 5,000 to about 30,000 high. When you are planning to install an air conditioning system in your home then have it in proportion to your needs exactly like you install other appliances in your home. An 8000 BTU air conditioner best fits an area of about 300-350 sq ft.

Competing with the fashion and passion of the people, the air conditioning systems at this time are very functional and even better-looking. A model like AF8000E Portable AC has 8000 BTU cooling capacity and it is best for 300 sq ft areas and even for small spaces.

The Frigidaire 8000 Btu AC model has an energy star rated cooling system. Though it consumes very little energy it is still capable of keeping the room cool even in the hottest of summer days. There is also a remote control that goes with this super cool AC and that for only $209 to $289.

The AEM08FM window model from GE is another energy star rated AC. You can easily save your electric bill with this energy saving model. This unit can regulate the temperature with electronic thermostat.

Keep the unit away from direct sunlight. A more powerful unit is needed if your room gets a lot of sunlight. Insulation can help you to get the maximum cooling benefit in your room. Check whether the room is leak proof. Otherwise you may be left wondering why your room is not getting cooled enough in spite of having an 8000 BTU air conditioner.