When is it better to buy an air conditioner: summer or winter?

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I wonder why the user enters such a query into the search engine? Is it really that important for the operating temperature of the split system and does it somehow affect the price? The answer is simple - it's all about marketing. Even air conditioning systems fluctuate in price depending on the season.

In our article we will talk about when it is better to buy an air conditioner and what factors influence a successful purchase. Let's begin!

When is the best time to install an air conditioner? We look at each season

It is worth understanding that a split system can be purchased, regardless of the temperature outside the window. Therefore, you can try to “find your luck” yourself in search of cheap equipment. We will look at the pros and cons of purchasing equipment for different seasons.

Spring – active search for “cheap”

In the spring, interest among buyers actively appears, since the temperature already allows for installing an air conditioner outside and it is necessary to prepare for the hot summer. Take care of the preventative maintenance of your device in advance - constant cleaning and replacement of filters will definitely not hurt it.

Since split systems are rarely installed in winter, experienced installers and manufacturers are actively raising prices for their services. And when the first heat hits, it goes to heaven!

Those “poor fellows” who missed the last train will only face misfortune in the form of money spent beyond what was offered at other times of the year.

Summer - what did you think before?

Most companies are busy with installation work almost around the clock. After all, it is at this time that the air conditioner requires maximum temperature in order to cool down. And every now and then: either the system breaks down, or no one cleans it, or someone just came to make a purchase. This increases both the demand for the product and its price.

It is interesting that at some companies in the summer the queue for work with air conditioners is clogged, if not for weeks, then for several days in advance. We strongly recommend that you take care of your comfort in advance.

Autumn - this is where we begin!

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With the onset of cold weather, the rush to purchase cooling systems is relatively low, as is the cost of installation. Everyone who wanted coolness in the room either already installed it in the summer, or last season.

Is it worth installing air conditioning in an apartment? Of course and definitely! However, there is one small problem - frequent rains, which prevent installers from hanging the outdoor unit of the split system. After all, no one wants to work in a prolonged downpour!

What to do with your air conditioner in winter?

At this time, the demand for installation is generally low. Installing air conditioners in winter is associated with many troubles, including: cold, snow accumulation, installers’ lack of desire and profitability to work in the cold, and so on.

Due to difficulties, the time to install the device increases significantly, so experts say that you should not deal with winter air conditioners at all.

In fact, if you yourself know how to install air conditioning in an apartment in winter or know an excellent worker, why not?! One unpleasant thing is that you will have to freeze your hands a little.

When is it better to install an air conditioner - before or after repair work?

Before carrying out the renovation itself, almost everyone plans the layout: from the flooring to the location of your air conditioner. To make the interior look like “people’s”, it is important to think through everything down to the smallest detail. Of course, you can install a split system in winter or summer on finished walls. Do you want all sorts of tubes and wires hanging right on the brand new wallpaper?!

It is during the process of repair work that locations for future communications for the cooling system are selected. This is the first stage of installing the device, at which you can immediately install the external air conditioner unit at the proper temperature outside. We strongly recommend that you carry out installation work in the initial stages of wall covering. If this is not done sooner, you will either have to re-glue the wallpaper or live with pipes and wires.

The climatic equipment unit is hung up and started up after finishing work on dry wallpaper or plaster. But it is necessary that the room has a positive temperature, otherwise the air conditioner can quickly fail when operating in low temperatures.

When is it better to buy an air conditioner: winter or autumn

We’ll tell you right away what you need to rely on when buying the right air conditioner: range and price. Whether it is worth thinking about the purchase at all depends on just two factors and the influence of the season.

All companies begin to import “fresh” devices somewhere in the beginning of spring, when relatively active demand appears. At the same time, the price of even the most ordinary models is set as for flagship ones.

The peak of excitement occurs in the summer season, as everyone runs to the store either for a fan or for air conditioning. Conclusion - in spring or summer it’s better not to meddle at all if you want to spend less from your wallet.

In autumn the price drops slightly, but to an adequate level. Many experienced “shopaholics” and those who have experienced hot weather buy at such a time. The number of decent devices in stores is falling, and few people want to import them before winter - this is an unprofitable time.

In winter, the price drops to its maximum (not on New Year's Eve). Although, if you find a store with real discounts, you can grab the equipment, saving about 30-40% of the initial cost. How much air conditioning is installed in winter is a separate issue. If you don’t find a master, you’ll have to wait until spring.

Another disadvantage of buying devices before the New Year is that during the summer and autumn everything is swept clean off the shelves. You will only be left with the “roots” from the warehouse.

Conclusion:

1. if you want a model at a modest price, it’s best to look at the end of November;
2. when you are looking for the most powerful air conditioner, contact your equipment store upon first delivery; the price has not yet been raised and demand is low;
3. Summer is a “fiery” time not only in terms of weather, but also in terms of inflated prices.

And when do you deal with the issue of split system equipment? Share your experience with readers in the comments!