IS HEATING WITH AIR CONDITIONING EXPEDIENT?
Air conditioners are increasingly entering people's daily lives, both in the home and in the public environment - both as a heater and as a heat sink. Using an air conditioner as a means of heating will satisfy your needs, but you should know that the so-called inverter air conditioner is significantly better in its performance than the conventional one. Of course, it is more expensive, but if you can afford it, it is much better to get an inventory air conditioner, because the money you give at the time of purchase, you actually save them during use. This is because inverter air conditioners are generally produced using more precise technology and with better quality modules, and in general their advantage comes from their very well controlled way of working.
Above all, the air conditioner gives a unique opportunity to experience a feeling of coziness and comfort without worrying about the bills. One of the most important things in this case is to choose a suitable air conditioner for the room to be heated. In this case, it is important to note that the air conditioner must be inverter! It is very important to pay attention to the so-called. transformation coefficient - "COP". This is the ratio between consumed and given off heat. It is good to know that inverters usually give off up to three times more heat than the amount of energy they have absorbed to operate. For comparison, we will note that an ordinary stove, type "blower", heat output and electricity consumption are equal.
Due to the debates on this topic in recent years, independent experts made a calculation in which they set the parameters of an average statistical dwelling between 60 and 75 square meters, and for this area the entire heating season was integrated and a comparison was made between the options for heating.
Air conditioner: BGN 220-250
Steam heating: BGN 550-600
Gas: BGN 620-660.
Electric heater - type "fan": BGN 840-880
Wood burning stove: BGN 500-900 - depending on the quality of the wood.
Oil stove: BGN 1000-1200
Experts' accounts show that in an urban environment, air conditioning is the cheapest
It is important to know that in order for the air conditioner to work as efficiently as possible in the winter, it must work all day. Just when you leave the house, only reduce the temperature, but do not stop the machine.
In order for the electricity bills to be lower, you need to take into account a few more things when buying an air conditioner, especially the area you will heat and the choice of a suitable air conditioner for the room. Also, the filters must be cleaned at least once a month and the indoor and outdoor unit of the air conditioner must be kept clean.
These bills are for a standard apartment with insulation, standard temperature and lifestyle, and such a thing as a standard can hardly be found. In fact, the biggest expense comes from starting and stopping the appliance, especially on the coldest days.