MECHANICAL REGULATIONS

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR HVAC SYSTEM FOR YOUR RESIDENTIAL?

IN CHOOSING AIRCONDITIONING…
Living in a humid, tropical country
means air conditioners are a staple
throughout the year. And while
most people base their purchase
on the AC’s price or brand, a smart
homeowner knows that there’s a
lot more to that.
IN CHOOSING AIRCONDITIONING…
Before investing in an air conditioner,
you have to consider its horsepower
(HP) and its energy efficiency. You must
also factor in the type you want, and
how appropriate it is to the room you
are putting it in. To keep your cool while
hunting for an AC, here are a three
things you might want to keep in mind:
IN CHOOSING AIRCONDITIONING…
 1. Horsepower
Assess the air conditioner horsepower you need based
on your room’s floor area. Or when in doubt, consult
your air conditioner dealer. Here’s a quick guide:
Floor Area (in square meters) / AC Unit Size
(Horsepower)
 10.5sqm: 0.5 hp
 11 to 14sqm: 0.75 hp
 15 to 21sqm: 1.0 hp
 22 to 25sqm: 1.5 hp
 26 to 28sqm: 2.0 hp
 39 t0 48sqm: 2.5 hp
IN CHOOSING AIRCONDITIONING…
2. The layout and the construction of your room
 Once you’ve gotten a basic figure, take into consideration that
your AC’s optimum unit size may increase or decrease based
on the following factors of your room:
 Window size
 Larger, untinted windows will let in more heat.
 Window location
 Windows located in the eastern orientation let in heat from the
rising sun (hot in the mornings), while those in the west let in
heat from the setting sun (warm mid-afternoons).
 Insulation
 Older houses with GI sheets for roofing offer little insultion, while
newer homes have bubble foil or polyethylene ceiling or wall
insulation that helps keep heat at bay.
IN CHOOSING AIRCONDITIONING…
 3. The air conditioner type
 Window-type
 With the window-type, fan and condensing unit are in one
piece. This requires a hole or provision in the wall as big as
the AC unit. These types of air conditioners are generally
cheaper than their split type counterparts.
Maintenance and installation are simpler because all parts
are contained in one unit.
 Split-type
 Commonly used for bigger rooms and interior rooms, or
areas without exterior walls for window type units. A small
hole is needed to connect the fan to the condensing unit,
which can be located outside, between 50 to 100 feet
away.