Many customers tend to get confused on choosing the right aircon for their houses or offices. There are tons of brands and types of aircon in the market which makes it difficult to decide. It is especially tough when you have a brand-new place with no existing aircon. We would like to offer a 3 step solution to choosing the aircon.

• How many rooms are there?
  Single room: Window or portable air-conditioner
  Multiple rooms: Split air conditioning system (if space permits)
  The whole house: Depending on your area size, you could consider getting larger split systems that accommodate more indoor units (like System 5). Or, if your home is on a larger scale, like a landed terrace with multiple stories, a central AC system would be better suited.
• How big are the rooms?
  The size of the room will determine the British Thermal Unit (BTU) that you need. In simple terms, it is the capacity of the aircon. A brief guide is as follows:

Area To Be Cooled	Capacity Needed (BTUs Per Hour)
150 to 250 square feet	6,000 BTUs
250 to 300 square feet	7,000 BTUs
300 to 350 square feet	8,000 BTUs
350 to 400 square feet	9,000 BTUs
400 to 450 square feet	10,000 BTUs
450 to 550 square feet	12,000 BTUs
550 to 700 square feet	14,000 BTUs
700 to 1,000 square feet	18,000 BTUs
1,000 to 1,200 square feet	21,000 BTUs
1,200 to 1,400 square feet	23,000 BTUs
Up to 1,500 square feet	24,000 BTUs

• How high is your ceiling?
  The height of the ceiling will determine if you can install cassette or ducted units as this will require a higher false ceiling. Alternatively, you can consider a wall mount unit which are sleek in design.

These 3 steps will enable you to choose the right type of aircon with a suitable capacity. If you find it a chore to go through the steps, you can call 25 Degrees at 9695 8768 to get a complimentary consultation.