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You could save up to 58% on your heating and cooling running costs with an inverter air conditioner compared to a non-inverter type.
With inverter technology becoming more accessible to the commercial and residential market, air conditioner manufacturers are taking advantage of this great energy-saving feature.
These significant energy savings are thanks to a different way of running the compressor motor between inverter and non-inverter units. As your local heating and cooling experts, we’ll be running through how inverter vs non-inverter air conditioners work and breaking down how inverter types are more energy efficient.
The main difference between how inverter air conditioners work compared to non-inverters is the compressor. In a conventional, non-inverter air conditioner, the compressor only has two speeds it can run at to maintain your desired room temperature – on and off, or 100 per cent and 0 per cent.
On the other hand, an inverter-driven compressor keeps the motor turned on continuously and adjusts the speed to vary the temperature. This means the power used can vary between 0 and 100 per cent. This is more energy-efficient than turning the motor on and off repeatedly.
Inverter vs. non-inverter is analogous to a marathon runner vs. a sprinter. A non-inverter air conditioner is like a short distance sprinter, using up more energy in short bursts. The inverter is the marathon runner, who goes at a steady pace and is more energy-efficient.
The motor’s speed is adjusted by alternating the polarity of magnets so that they switch between attractive and repulsive forces. The switching attractive and repulsive forces rotate the motor. The speed at which the polarity of the magnets is switched is controlled by the inverter-driven compressor, and this controls the motor’s rotation speed.
So if you’ve purchased a 6kW split system with inverter technology, that means it won’t always be running at a 6kW capacity. It could be running at a lower capacity or could even run at higher than a 100 per cent capacity for short times.
Having an inverter air conditioner means you get to experience a range of great benefits. First, and most obvious, is increased energy efficiency, and so considerably cheaper energy bills.
Heating and cooling contributes to about 20 to 50 per cent of your energy bill. So if your inverter air conditioner uses 58 per cent less energy, then your energy bill will be 11.6 to 29 per cent cheaper!
Increased environmental friendliness is often coupled with energy efficiency. Installing an inverter air conditioner is the more eco-friendly option too!
The variable speed of the compressor-motor means inverter air conditioning is quieter too. Instead of working at full capacity all the time, an inverter ac can operate at lower capacities which are quieter. By turning on and off continuously, a non-inverter air conditioner will be more annoying as it switches from silent to noisy repeatedly.
An inverter air conditioner also means you’ll be more comfortable. Instead of fluctuating temperatures thanks to a non-inverter unit that turns on and off, your room temperature will be better maintained with the variable speed motor of an inverter air con. With the motor always running, your home’s humidity is better controlled too.
Remember how we said an inverter air conditioner can work over 100 per cent capacity for a short time? This means you can enjoy faster heating and cooling with an inverter air con and reach your desired temperature more quickly.
Thanks to the motor being continuously on, this means inverter air conditioners need less maintenance too and will likely last you longer! Turning the compressor off and on puts pressure on the power load and wears out the components faster.
Between better energy efficiency and a quieter operation, it’s hard to think there’d be any disadvantages of inverter air conditioners. There are a couple of disadvantages that you will want to take into consideration before opting for an inverter type, though.
Firstly, an inverter air conditioner will cost you more upfront. Because of the more complex technology, there’s a higher price tag associated with an inverter AC.
This also means parts can be more expensive if your unit needs repairs. On top of that, not all air conditioner installers will know the ins and outs of inverter technology. So it’s even more important that you use an experienced and licensed air conditioner technician with a reputation for quality work.
In most cases, the advantages of inverter air conditioners far outweigh those of non-inverters. The only reason you would choose a non-inverter over an inverter AC is if the upfront cost is too much.
Almost all modern air conditioners on the market today are inverter models though. With more and more inverter ACs coming onto the market, this upfront cost will be coming down over time.
You can enjoy the comfort and cost-effectiveness of an inverter air conditioner with Service Experts Whether you’re after a ducted air conditioner or split system, our team of inverter AC experts won’t keep you waiting around with our rapid, same-day service.
If you’re looking to invest in your home or business heating and cooling as well as save in the long run, contact Service Experts where we will have an air conditioning Expert come visit you.
At Service Experts, no job is too big or small. We can repair any HVAC-R equipment and restaurant equipment, including food processors. If you have recently purchased a restaurant, commercial property, night club we can provide you with a consultation on equipment repairs.
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