How to choose air conditioner
With the arrival of summer, air conditioning has become an essential appliance for many families. However, there are many types of air conditioners on the market with different functions. How to choose an air conditioner that suits their needs has become the focus of consumers' attention. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured purchasing guide.
1. Selection of air conditioning type

According to usage scenarios and needs, air conditioners are mainly divided into the following types:
| Type | Applicable scenarios | Advantages and Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| wall mounted air conditioner | Bedroom, small living room | Affordable and easy to install; but limited cooling range |
| Standing cabinet air conditioner | Large living room, office | Strong cooling capacity and large coverage area; but takes up space |
| Central air conditioning | Villas, large apartments | Beautiful and space-saving; but installation cost is high |
| Mobile air conditioner | Rent, temporary use | Flexible and portable; but noisy |
2. Comparison of key parameters
When purchasing an air conditioner, you need to focus on the following parameters:
| parameters | Description | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration capacity (number of horses) | Determine the cooling capacity of the air conditioner | 1 piece≈10-12㎡, 2 pieces≈20-25㎡ |
| Energy efficiency ratio (APF) | Energy efficiency, the higher the value, the more energy is saved. | Level 1 energy efficiency (APF≥5.0) |
| Noise value | Affects comfort of use | ≤40dB (sleep mode) |
| Variable frequency/fixed frequency | Frequency conversion is more energy-saving and temperature control is more stable | Prioritize frequency conversion |
3. Popular brands and price ranges
According to the recent market popularity, the following are the prices and features of mainstream air conditioner brands:
| brand | Price range (yuan) | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Gree | 2500-8000 | Strong cooling and high durability |
| Beautiful | 2000-6000 | High cost performance and many smart functions |
| Haier | 1800-5000 | Good mute effect and excellent after-sales service |
| Xiaomi | 1500-4000 | Intelligent interconnection, youthful design |
4. Recommended additional functions
Modern air conditioners have more and more additional functions. The following are the most popular functions recently:
| Function | function | Recommended group |
|---|---|---|
| self cleaning | Automatically cleans internal dust to reduce bacterial growth | home user |
| Anti-direct blow | Avoid cold wind blowing directly on people and improve comfort | elderly, children |
| Smart WiFi control | Mobile phone remote control, convenient and fast | young users |
| Fresh air system | Introducing fresh outdoor air to improve indoor air quality | Those who have high requirements for air quality |
5. Purchase suggestions
1.Choose the number of pieces according to the room area: Too small will lead to insufficient cooling, too large will waste electricity. 2.Prefer variable frequency air conditioners: Long-term use saves electricity and has small temperature fluctuations. 3.Pay attention to energy efficiency levels: Although the price of first-level energy efficiency is high, it is more cost-effective for long-term use. 4.Compare brand after-sales services: Air conditioning installation and maintenance services are important. 5.Treat additional features rationally: Choose according to actual needs and avoid paying for unnecessary functions.
Through the above structured analysis, I believe you can choose a suitable air conditioner more clearly. Recent hot topics show that energy saving, health and intelligence are the mainstream trends in the development of air conditioners. You can focus on these directions when purchasing.
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