Living in an apartment can be troublesome especially when it comes to ventilation. Let’s find out which one is the best for your needs.
Best Aircon for Small Apartments in the Philippines
Panasonic CW-U923JPH-H
This one is a good choice since the price is less than 30K. If you have a small apartment, the 1 HP will be sufficient, if you have a maximum of 3 people.
I’ve tried this unit before when we had to transfer for house renovation. Although the apartment room was more than 30 sqm, the 3 of us still felt comfortable for 8 months.
Features: With Nano-X to sanitize the air, with DC motor for quiet operation, 1 HP
Inverter, filter clean indicator
Price: Starts at Php 28,000
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Carrier WCARH009EEVC2
As a trusted brand, this Carrier unit gives you 1HP for a small room. Apartments may be exposed to bacteria in the air especially from the streets. You can rely on its anti-bacteria feature and keep you safe from illnesses.
Features: 1 HP, Inverter, Anti-bacteria filter,
Price: Starts at Php 29,000
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LG LA100GC2
What I like about LG is their integration of the internet. With ThinkQ, you can diagnose the source of the problem if there is any. The aircon is also fast cooling so it makes your apartment comfortable in about 15 minutes.
Features: Dual Inverter, 1 HP, fast cooling, with ThinkQ for internet
Price: Starts at Php 25,990
Photo from LG
Choosing Factors
Since you live in a rented space, you need to consider this factors when buying an AC unit:
Size of the apartment
A simple 20 sqm room may require 1 to 1.5 HP of aircon. This will maximize the cooling effect for 1 to 3 people. The 3-door apartment across the street all have 1.0 hp cooling units with a 18 square meter room.
Satista reported that the usual floor area in the Philippines is from 10 to 29 square meters. A 1.5 HP aircon will be ideal for this size. My room only has 20 sqm and 1.0 Hp is enough to cool it in 10 minutes.
Sunlight Location
Some apartments are two-storey. This means it is possible the upper level is exposed to direct sunlight. You need a unit that optimizes cooling without being affected by the heat of the sun.
Neighborhood
We can’t deny that most apartments are located in busy streets and alleyways. They were built so that tenants and renters have convenient access to everything. Therefore, an aircon that has a built-in dust filter is ideal.
Price
The fact that you rent an apartment means you always want to save with a limited budget. You may choose the one that offers lower prices and with installment plans.
Are you now ready to buy? Remember these tips to maximize your money’s value.
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