The air conditioners have a different voltage. And each voltage has special benefits and features. Which voltage is better and which air conditioner to choose? Let’s find out.
The differences between the 115-volt conditioner and 230-volt conditioner are existing and they are not only about the voltage.
Let’s review the main advantages of these systems through air conditioning equipment from Comfortside.com
Traditional and specific
It’s possible to connect 115-volt system into any standard outlet. It’s also easier and more traditional than 230-volt system plugging.
To install 230-volt air conditioning systems you have to use a special outlet. You also may need some support and professional installation and knowledge of your local electrical codes.
The setting and installation of such systems may cost a lot, and that’s the main disadvantage of 230-volt air conditioning system.
Cooling measurement
Also, the BTU is an important thing. And it has a connection with a voltage of the air conditioner.
British Thermal Units (BTU) is the system of cooling measurement. A 115-volt air conditioner in comparison with a 230-volt system provides less cooling power.
The 115-volt unit can have up to 12,000 BTU, while a 230-volt system can reach up to 24,000.
So, the air conditioning system with less voltage can deal with cooling of the room or small space while the system with higher voltage is created to cool big spaces and even houses.
For example, the model from C&H Victoria series GWH09KF-A3DNB4A (115V/60Hz) has 9,000 (3,500-11,000) Btu/h. And model from Cooper&Hunter Alice series split system GWH24KG-D3DNB4A (208~230V/60Hz) has 24,000 (6,400-24,000) BTU/h.
Mobility
One of the main benefits of a 115-volt system is its mobility.
For example, any wall outlet is suitable for 115-volt system installation. No wiring or special outlet are needed to move the system to other room.
From this side, the 230-volt system is more complicated due to a special dedicated feeder outlet and can not be moved.
At the Comfortside, the HVAC equipment online shop, there are Alice and Victoria series from Cooper and Hunter available with 115-volt units and 230-volt units. They have SEER from 16 and up to 23 and represent the most powerful features of modern air conditioning.
The price
For example, a 115-volt unit that uses 900 watts of power costs just as much to run as a 230-volt model that also uses 900 watts of power.
The systems with different voltage and same BTU mostly don’t have the same price. The 115-volt system costs less that 230-volt system with same BTU rating.
The efficiency
What is EER? And how it influences on the price and efficiency of the air conditioner?
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) is one of the aspects to look closely while choosing the air conditioner. Energy star units have the highest efficiency. The efficiency of the unit is measured in this way: the fewer watts the system uses to achieve the needed BTU cooling capacity, the more energy efficient it is.
Due to 230-volt units are more efficient, they also cost more to run than 115-volt air conditioning system.
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