What Does the Cooling Capacity of a Smart Air Conditioner Entail?

An overly high expectation is nothing more than a future disappointment. And you don't want that this summer. When you plug in your air conditioner on a hot day, you want to be sure that the capacity is suitable for the space you want to cool. Air conditioner offers come with a lot of technical data, including cooling capacity. In this blog, we want to guide you a bit more on this. Determining the cooling capacity is quite complicated and depends on factors such as the room's use. Several factors influence the final, efficient cooling capacity of an air conditioner. It involves the number of people usually present in the room and whether there is a lot of electronic equipment, which can emit a lot of heat. The location in a house and whether the house has a flat roof also play a role. Additionally, you should always consider the room's insulation and whether it faces the sun. To determine the true cooling capacity of an air conditioner, you need to look beyond just the technical specifications. Below, we delve into the calculation behind an air conditioner's cooling capacity, so you can quickly find out which type of cooler suits your space.

Calculate the Cooling Capacity of your Smart Air Conditioner with this Formula

It's very wise to match the cooling capacity of the air conditioner you're planning to buy with the space you want to cool. Have no idea how much capacity is needed to cool your space properly? Then use FlinQ's calculator.

One of the most important factors in calculating the required capacity of an air conditioner is the volume of the space to be cooled. The volume, also known as cubic meters (m3), is calculated by multiplying the room's length, width, and height (length x width x height).

Next, it's good to determine the insulation value of the space to be cooled. We use three options: well-insulated (double glazing + roof insulation + wall insulation), moderately insulated (when one of the above insulation types is missing, or when there is classic double glazing) or no insulation (when only one type of insulation is applied or none at all).

Then we only need to know the type of roof of the space. Again, three options: sloped roof (these spaces generally stay cooler), flat roof (spaces often get warmer), or not applicable (space is on the ground floor).

What Exactly Does BTU Stand for?

The capacity of an air conditioner is often measured in BTU (British Thermal Unit) per hour, where 1 Watt equals 3.4121 BTU. If you've calculated the air conditioner's capacity in watts, you only need to multiply it by 3.4121 to know the number of BTU. It's good to have done this before starting your search for an air conditioner, as many websites list the BTU of the air conditioner in the title. This way, you avoid having to recalculate later.

For enthusiasts, let's dive a bit deeper into the British Thermal Unit. Its definition is 'the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit'. For example, to melt a pound of ice (500 grams of frozen water), 143 BTU of heat is needed. Heat? Aren't we talking about cooling? That's correct. The BTU per hour (often also adjusted to BTU) indicates a system's heating or cooling capacity (as with air conditioners). The BTU should not be confused with the Board of Trade Unit, which sometimes refers to a kilowatt-hour. Enough about abbreviations and cooling figures, you might start sweating.

Cooling at Home with the 13000 BTU

Now you're familiar with the numbers. This means we no longer need to reveal that the FlinQ Smart Mobile Air Conditioner with 13000 BTU can easily cool a space of 50 square meters (10 by 5 meters, a very spacious living room, for example). It can do this at three different fan speeds. This way, you can decide how quickly you want to cool your space on a hot summer day. Set your favorite temperature, and the air conditioner will ensure that every one of the 50 square meters reaches that temperature.

The Benefits of Controlling Smart Air Conditioners via the App

Now that you know everything about the specifications of the 13000 BTU air conditioner and its slightly larger sibling, it might be useful to mention the advantage of smart air conditioners once more. To use your air conditioner smartly, you need to connect the air conditioning to your WIFI network and then download the FlinQ App. Now you're ready to control your cooling from a distance. If you're still at work but want to ensure a fresh living room, you only need to open the app. Within seconds, you can activate the air conditioner and set the desired temperature in the room. Then hop in the car home, and when you open the door, the cool air greets you, ideal. You can also time the smart air conditioners, so you only use energy at useful moments. FlinQ Air Conditioners are energy-efficient by nature, but it's always better to run a device only when needed. If you don't have your phone handy, the battery is dead, or the WIFI is down, don't worry. The air conditioners come standard with a remote control, which gives you the same control as via the FlinQ App. If that's lost too, you can always adjust the temperature via the panel on the mobile cooler itself. In this too, this air conditioner is one step ahead!

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