📋 4 AC types, one honest breakdown — no marketing spin, just what fits your space.
🌬️ Split AC
How it works: Indoor unit on the wall, outdoor compressor unit connected by refrigerant lines.
Best for: Bedrooms, living rooms — spaces where quiet, even cooling matters.
Watch out for: Needs outdoor unit placement and professional installation. Not ideal for renters.
🪟 Window AC
How it works: Everything — compressor, condenser, evaporator — in one box that sits in a window frame.
Best for: Small rooms, budget buyers, quick installs with no drilling.
Watch out for: Louder operation, blocks part of your window, needs a compatible window size.
🧳 Portable AC
How it works: Free-standing unit on wheels, vents hot air out through a window hose.
Best for: Renters, temporary setups, rooms where nothing else can be installed.
Watch out for: Real-world cooling capacity is often lower than the BTU number suggests. Less efficient than split or window.
🏛️ Cassette AC
How it works: Mounts flush in a false ceiling, cooling spreads in all directions from the center.
Best for: Halls, large living rooms, offices — spaces with a false ceiling and no walls to spare.
Watch out for: Needs a false ceiling already in place, and installation is more involved than any other type.
The Quick Decision Path
Renting or moving soon? → Portable AC.
Small room, tight budget? → Window AC.
Bedroom or living room, own the place? → Split AC.
Large hall with a false ceiling? → Cassette AC.
🎯 Once you know your type, filter by it on ACKharido to see real prices and specs side-by-side.
