Selecting the Proper LG Aircond Horsepower for Your Room

Before you can buy an air conditioner, you first have to determine the proper horsepower (HP) for your room. Determining the proper horsepower is important because if you pick low horsepower, the compressor will run continuously, and it would not be easy to chill the room.

For every horsepower rating, it has its equivalent BTU range:

1 HP: 7,500 – 9,500 BTU
1.5 HP: 9,500 – 12,500 BTU
2 HP: 12,500 – 17,500 BTU
2.5 HP: 17,500 – 21,500 BTU

How to Calculate the Right horsepower (HP) for Your Room

You just use this simple formula: Room Length (ft) × Room Width (ft) × 60

How It Works

If your room measures 12ft × 11ft, then:

12 × 11 × 60 = 7,920 BTU → 1 HP is appropriate.

For a room of size 13ft × 12ft, then:

13 × 12 × 60 = 9,360 BTU → It’s approximately 1.5 HP (9,500 BTU), so the one to be used would be better as 1.5 HP .

There are some other parameters that decide the cooling capacity, like number of windows. More the windows, more the light entering and more the room temperature, so more efficient air conditioner will be needed.

Inverter Aircond vs. Non-Inverter Air Conditioners

There are two types of basic air conditioners:

Non-Inverter

Dual Inverter

Why is Dual Inverter AC needed?

Saves 70% more energy compared to a non-inverter AC.
Fast Cooling is better and higher BTU capacity.
Example: Non-Inverter AC capacity is a maximum of 9,500 BTU for 1 HP while, in the case of inverter AC, that is a maximum of 10,000-11,000 BTU.

Where Do You Install a LG Dual Inverter AC?

It is best suitable for rooms where the AC usage is for longer periods (8-10 hours).
A non-inverter will be sufficient for living rooms since usage is for a shorter time (3-4 hours in the evenings).

Installation Tips: Proper Placement Matters

The compressor should be placed on its legs. In case the compressor is installed the wrong way around or facing down, the gas inside the compressor will not be circulated properly and this can result in operational faults.
Do not buy air conditioners online via websites like Shoppee or Lazadda. Most online stores do not proper handle shipping, and this may lead to poor performance once installed.

Tips on Using Your Air Conditioner and Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

Use the Right Temperature

Ideal setting: 24°C (up to 20°C if needed).
Set it not 16°C. For, it will be running continuously and will consume a lot of electricity.
The compressor switches off the thermostat the moment it reaches the required temperature. Therefore, saving electricity.

Clean Air Filter Monthly

Two parts of airflow in air conditioners are: Air intakes and Air exhaust
There is also a dust filter close to the air intake.
Dust accumulation will clog the airflow and render the AC useless unless cleaned from time to time.
Wash the filter once a month in order to experience cooling efficiency.

Conclusion

Following are a few things you’d like to know when buying, operating, and maintaining LG air conditioner. Hopefully, this will help you make a great decision. Good news LG Subscribe have rent to own plan for air cond as low as RM80 per month come with warranty and servicing provided.

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