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2026-01-10 14:07:32 mechanical

How to choose the size of air conditioner: a complete guide to matching the number of units and area

As the summer heat continues, air conditioners have become an essential household appliance. But how to choose the appropriate number of air conditioners according to the room area? This article combines the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured purchasing guide.

1. Comparison table of air conditioner number and applicable area

How to choose the size of air conditioner

Number of air conditionersRefrigeration capacity(W)Applicable area (㎡)Applicable scenarios
1 horse2200-260010-15Small bedroom/study
1.5 horses3200-360016-25Master bedroom/secondary bedroom
2 horses4500-520025-35Living room/large bedroom
3 horses6500-720035-50Large living room/meeting room

2. Top 5 factors for purchasing air conditioners in 2023

RankingFactors of concernHot search indexDescription
1Energy efficiency level98.7%The first-level energy efficiency of the new national standard attracts the most attention
2Frequency conversion technology95.2%Full DC frequency conversion becomes the mainstream choice
3Intelligent control89.5%Demand for APP remote control surges
4Self-cleaning function82.3%High temperature sterilization function is popular
5Noise level78.6%Below 20 decibels becomes the purchase standard

3. Suggestions for purchasing in different scenarios

1. Western room:It is recommended to add 0.5 horses to the regular number of horses. For example, for a 15-square-meter west-facing bedroom, you should choose 1.5 horses instead of 1 horse.

2. Penthouse:Affected by direct sunlight, an additional 300W cooling capacity is required for every 10㎡. It is recommended to choose a 3-horsepower model for a 30㎡ top-floor living room.

3. Open kitchen:The open space connected to the living room needs to be calculated by adding 1 square meter to the total area.

4. Hot list of new air conditioning technologies in 2023

Technical nameBrand RepresentativeUser praise rate
Twin rotor compressorGree/Midea92%
Refrigerant ring technologyHaier88%
Windless technologyBeautiful95%
Nano water ionsPanasonic90%

5. Analysis of common misunderstandings

Misunderstanding 1: The bigger the number, the better- In fact, it will cause frequent starts and stops, and the power consumption will increase by more than 30%.

Misunderstanding 2: Ignoring the impact of floor height- If the floor height exceeds 3 meters, an additional 10% cooling capacity is required for every additional 0.5 meters.

Misunderstanding 3: Ignoring the installation location- It is recommended that the internal unit of the air conditioner be 2.3 meters away from the ground, and the outdoor unit must ensure space for heat dissipation.

6. Expert advice

1. When measuring the actual area of the room, the area occupied by large furniture needs to be deducted

2. In humid areas in the south, it is recommended to choose a model with a dehumidification capacity ≥1.5L/h.

3. If the budget allows, give priority to new-level energy efficiency products. Although they are 800-1,000 yuan more expensive, the difference in electricity bills can be saved in 2 years.

Through the above structured data and analysis, I believe you can choose the appropriate air conditioner size more scientifically. If you have special room type needs, it is recommended to consult a professional air conditioning designer for heat load calculation.

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