What size do I need? (Single Room)

All residential air conditioners will carry a label showing the unit's cooling output in kilowatts (kW).Every room and every home is different, so we recommend that you get a Technician from DPR Network to visit your home and provide a detailed heat load calculation. Using the calculators in the links below, however, this will give you a rough idea of the cooling output you will need.

Fair Air Size Calculator

Fair Air Energy Calculator

Fair Air Noise Calculator   

What are the advantages of replacing my old air conditioner with a new one?

This depends just how old your existing air conditioner is. If your existing air conditioner was installed in the past 4-5 years then, unless it has a serious fault, chances are it will still be competitive with a newer unit. Beyond that, however, chances are a new unit will save you money on your electricity bill and create fewer greenhouse gas emissions as a result. Air conditioning technology is improving all the time and it is likely that there are models available now that are much more efficient than your previous air conditioner. Some older systems may still be using CFC refrigerant - CFC refrigerants have been phased out under the Montreal Protocol and have been replaced with newer refrigerants. Parts and refrigerant gas may be unavailable for these systems. HCFC refrigerants are also subject to the Montreal Protocol, and are due to be phased out by 2020 - R22 is the most common HCFC used in residential air conditioners. Consult DPR Network if you think your air conditioner might need replacing.

What temperature should I set my air conditioner to?

This is a fairly subjective question that will depend on a number of factors - not least of which is the preference of the user. Suffice it to say that if you need to put your jumper back on, it's probably too cold! There is no set standard for temperatures that air conditioners should be able to achieve. If you would like your air conditioner to be able to achieve a particular temperature, consult with DPR Network before the system is installed to make sure it'll measure up. The other thing to remember is that energy consumption increases significantly for every degree you turn the thermostat down - it's a lot less expensive to keep a house at 26°C than it is to keep it at 22°C.

Is it a waste of energy to use my ceiling fan at the same time as my air conditioner?

No - quite the opposite, if it's done properly. Ceiling fans create air movement, which can make the house feel cooler and, as a result, allow you to raise the temperature setting on your air conditioner. Ceiling fans consume less electricity than air conditioners, so this can be a very effective option.