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ResultYou will need 7,130 BTU/hour or 2,089 watt.

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Depending on your local winter/summer temperature,e.g. 75F for Boston winter, 35F for Atlanta winter.

ReferenceThe British Thermal Unit, or BTU, is an energy unit. It is approximately the energy needed to heat onepound of water for 1 Fahrenheit. 1 BTU = 1,055 joules. 1BTU/hour = 0.293 watt.

Examples:

One very well-insulated 1,000-square-foot home in Boston needs around 24,000 BTUs to heatin winter.

One 2,000-square-foot-home with normal insulation conditions in Washington, D.C., needs a48,000 BTU air conditioner for adequate cooling in summer.

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Air Conditioning Energy Saving TipsPDF

It costs you more money and uses more energy to heat and cool your home than any other system in your home. Typically, 44%

to 50% of your utility bills pays for heating and cooling your home.

Regardless of the type of home comfort systems you have in your house, you can save money and

increase comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment.

Keep in mind that an energy efficient air conditioner alone will not have as great an impact on your energy bills as using an

approach that involves the entire house. If you combine proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with appropriate

insulation, weatherisation and thermostat settings, you can reduce your energy bills by up to 50%.

General Cooling Tips:General Cooling Tips:General Cooling Tips:General Cooling Tips:

Use house fans. House fans help cool your home by circulating cool air throughout the house. They are most effective when

the outside air temperature is cooler than the inside and when operated at night. An attic fan can blow away hot air that

accumulates in the attic. This can go a long way to help the efficiency of your air conditioning system.

Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible. By maintaining a minimum difference between indoor and outdoor

temperatures, you’ll lower your overall cooling bill.

Don't reduce your thermostat setting to a colder temperature than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. This will

not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense.

Set the fan speed on high, except in humid weather. When it's humid, set the fan speed on low.

Consider ceiling fans to help spread the cooled air more effectively through your home without greatly increasing your

power use.

Keep lamps and TV sets away from your air conditioning thermostat.

Shade air-conditioning units by planting trees or shrubs, but make sure you do not block the airflow. A unit operating in

the shade uses up to 10% less electricity than one operating in the sun.

Close shades or curtains on east, south, and west-facing windows during the hours when the sun’s intensity is at its peak.

Open curtains and windows during early morning and overnight hours when the air outside the home is cooler.

Turn off the air conditioner if the house (or air-conditioned rooms) will be unoccupied for an extended period. Use a

programmable thermostat (link to product page) to turn Air off and on automatically when you know the house will be

unoccupied.

Here are a few more steps you can take to substantially improve your home’s energy efficiency.Here are a few more steps you can take to substantially improve your home’s energy efficiency.Here are a few more steps you can take to substantially improve your home’s energy efficiency.Here are a few more steps you can take to substantially improve your home’s energy efficiency.

Take a Holistic Approach to Total Home Energy ConservationTake a Holistic Approach to Total Home Energy ConservationTake a Holistic Approach to Total Home Energy ConservationTake a Holistic Approach to Total Home Energy Conservation

To achieve the maximum in total home comfort and energy savings, we recommend that you step back and look at the big

picture of energy consumption in your villa. The fact is, your total home comfort and efficiency is the product of many systems:

heating, cooling, lighting & electrical, plumbing and possibly others working together. It is the interplay between these systems,

combined with the size, age, physical features and location of your home, and even your lifestyle, that combine to produce the

total energy efficiency of your home. Changing or upgrading one system, without considering the other factors will usually result

in some improvement, but may not deliver the maximum possible benefit.

If you’re building a new villa, or considering a major remodel or system upgrade, consider an Integrated Systems approach. It

may cost a little more now, but will undoubtedly save you a bundle over time. Our skilled engineers and technicians will look at

the big picture when designing a solution for your home. Call 910 700 777 now for a FREE, no-obligation Systems Evaluation

and estimate today. Or, click here to request a call from one of our home comfort and efficiency specialists.

Conduct a Home Energy AuditConduct a Home Energy AuditConduct a Home Energy AuditConduct a Home Energy Audit

The place to begin when evaluating your home’s overall energy efficiency and deciding how to reduce consumption and costs is

with a Home Energy Audit. This takes into consideration much more than just your heating and cooling systems, and will give

you a benchmark from which to make decisions and measure your energy saving progress.

Here are some of the heating & cooling factors your audit should take into consideration:Here are some of the heating & cooling factors your audit should take into consideration:Here are some of the heating & cooling factors your audit should take into consideration:Here are some of the heating & cooling factors your audit should take into consideration:

Insulation in walls, floors, and attic.

Vapor Barriers in walls

Quality of Windows — Single or double pane

Heat loss around doors and windows

Quality of insulation in doors

Integrity of ductwork “— Any leaks

Cleanliness of ductwork

Use of "passive" solar energy

Use of curtains and other window coverings to prevent heat loss

Efficiency of heating and cooling systems — Condition of filters, etc.

Consider Purchasing an Annual Maintenance AgreementConsider Purchasing an Annual Maintenance AgreementConsider Purchasing an Annual Maintenance AgreementConsider Purchasing an Annual Maintenance Agreement

You’ve heard the old adage, "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?" Well that doesn’t apply to your air conditioner any more than it does to

your automobile. However, when your system is operating properly, it is easy to forget. Regular maintenance will save you the

time money and headaches of premature system failures and major repairs. It will ensure that your system is always working at

peak efficiency and help you avoid excessive energy costs.

For more details on our For more details on our For more details on our For more details on our Annual Maintenance AgreementAnnual Maintenance AgreementAnnual Maintenance AgreementAnnual Maintenance Agreement

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Make sure your Air Conditioner is properly sizedMake sure your Air Conditioner is properly sizedMake sure your Air Conditioner is properly sizedMake sure your Air Conditioner is properly sized

Bigger Is Not Necessarily Better - A bigger room air-conditioning unit won't necessarily make you feel more comfortable during

the hot summer months and will most likely perform less efficiently and less effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit. Room

units work better if they run for relatively long periods of time as opposed to being constantly switched on and off. The longer

running time an air conditioner is allowed to maintain, the easier it is for the unit to hold a more constant room temperature.

Running longer also allows air conditioning units to remove more moisture from the air, which reduces humidity and increases

the comfort level in the room. Check specifications carefully when choosing the right air conditioner for your space. Central

air-conditioning systems also require proper sizing. Professionals, however, should perform the sizing of your central air

system. Also, do not use the system's central fan to provide circulation. Instead, use circulating fans in individual rooms. Make

sure you set the fan of your central air system to shut off at the same time of your cooling unit (compressor).

Use an Air Conditioner with a high Efficiency RatingUse an Air Conditioner with a high Efficiency RatingUse an Air Conditioner with a high Efficiency RatingUse an Air Conditioner with a high Efficiency Rating

Select a room air conditioner that has an A rating or 10 or higher.

Breakdown & Repairs

Should there be a fault with your domestic

air conditioning, Penguin’s rates for

breakdown & repair are as follows:

1st Hour on Site - €85 plus IVA - €85 plus IVA - €85 plus IVA - €85 plus IVA

Each hour or part thereafter - €35 plus - €35 plus - €35 plus - €35 plus

IVAIVAIVAIVA

Replace refrigerant - €45 per A/C *- €45 per A/C *- €45 per A/C *- €45 per A/C *

Replace R22R22R22R22 refrigerant - €75 per A/C- €75 per A/C- €75 per A/C- €75 per A/C

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Maintenance Inspection

Our maintenance service is

offered at the following rates

per visit.

€40€40€40€40 Standing Charge

€15 €15 €15 €15 per unitper unitper unitper unit - - - - Per A/C

unit

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Commercial Properties

For commercial premises, with larger/multiple

air-con systems, we offer an attractive contract

package negotiable depending on contract size.

(Note: Within office hours and any materials used

will be chargeable)

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Air Conditioning Sizing Chart GuidePDF

Use this guide to give you an approximate air conditioning unit size in British Thermal Units (BTUs).

New or Well Insulated Villa:

Room SizeRoom SizeRoom SizeRoom Size Ceiling HeightCeiling HeightCeiling HeightCeiling Height FactorFactorFactorFactor KwKwKwKw

RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired

BTU ValueBTU ValueBTU ValueBTU ValueRecommendedRecommendedRecommendedRecommended

Aircon UnitAircon UnitAircon UnitAircon Unit

4x3m Room 2.4m Ceiling = 28.8m³ x 55watts per m³ = 1.6 Kw 5000 7000BTU









8x8m Room 2.4m Ceiling = 153.6m³ x 55watts per m³ = 8.4 Kw 28670

Old Poorly Insulated Villa or Lots of Glass:

Room SizeRoom SizeRoom SizeRoom Size Ceiling HeightCeiling HeightCeiling HeightCeiling Height FactorFactorFactorFactor KwKwKwKw

RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired

BTU ValueBTU ValueBTU ValueBTU ValueRecommendedRecommendedRecommendedRecommended

Aircon UnitAircon UnitAircon UnitAircon Unit









7x8m Room 2.4m Ceiling = 134.4m³ x 65watts per m³ = 8.7 Kw 29693

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What is the difference between an Inverter and Norm al Fixedspeed air conditioner?PDF

We've all seen them - the supermarket split type air conditioners - at what seems like

an incredible price.

But the old adage still remains true - "You get what you pay for".

A good analogy for this is the cheap computer printer. It seems like such great value until

you come to replace the ink cartridge - which often costs more than the printer itself!

Don't get me wrong - we still happily sell the cheaper units - but it's only responsible of us

to inform you of the advantages and disadvantages of using price as your number one

criteria for choosing a unit.

We prefer to substitute the word "price" with "value for money" - and this is when the

"Inverter" type air conditioner suddenly starts looking attractive.

To put it simply - Inverters cost more money to buy, but are more efficient to run, which saves you money on your energy costs,

which makes them better "value for money" over all.

Another advantage to Inverters is they are quieter than conventional "Fixed Speed" aircon units due to the way they achieve their

efficiency.

So whats the Difference?

What is a Fixed Speed Unit?

This unit only has a single speed compressor motor that is either on or off.

It works similar to a fan heater that switches off when the desired temperature is reached and on again when the temperature

drops to a set level.

What does Inverter Mean?

Inverter technology uses a variable speed compressor motor similar to a car. It simply slows down and speeds up as needed to

hold a selected comfort setting.

Inverter technology provides a more precise room temperature without the temperature fluctuations of fixed speed systems.

Inverter vs Standard:

Inverter units are Approximately 30% more efficient than fixed speed units.

Inverter units reach the set room temperature quicker.

The speed control of the outdoor unit also means quieter operation, this is important especially at night in residential areas.

Inverter SystemsInverter SystemsInverter SystemsInverter Systems

Increased output to

achieve set temperature

faster.

Then varies the output

to maintain a constant

room temperature.

Fixed Speed TypeFixed Speed TypeFixed Speed TypeFixed Speed Type

Slowly gets to

temperature as

output rating is fixed.

Then turns on and off

to maintain room

temperature.

But?

There's a but?

To get these efficiency gains it is important to use the air conditioner as it is intended:

the unit has to be sized right for the room you are heating/cooling

it is best to run the unit continuously and set for the desired room temperature (i.e. such as 21 Celcius) and not at a full

setting for heating or cooling (as most people do)

and of course - a well insulated, low-thermal mass villa helps too...

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