What will happen if the number of air conditioners is not enough?
As the summer heat continues, air conditioners have become an essential appliance in homes and offices. However, many users tend to ignore the key parameter "horsepower" when purchasing air conditioners, resulting in poor cooling effects in actual use. This article will combine hot topics and user feedback from the entire network in the past 10 days, analyze the problems that may be caused by insufficient air conditioner numbers, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Frequently Asked Questions about Insufficient Number of Air Conditioners

1.Poor cooling effect: If the number of air conditioners is too small, the cooling speed will be slow and the room temperature cannot be lowered quickly, especially in high temperature weather.
2.Increased power consumption: Air conditioners with small horsepower need to run at high load for a long time to reach the set temperature, which consumes more electricity than air conditioners with matching horsepower.
3.Shortened machine life: Long-term overload operation will accelerate the aging of the compressor and increase the failure rate.
4.Decreased comfort: The indoor temperature fluctuates greatly, and local overcooling or overheating may occur.
2. Comparison table of air conditioner number and applicable area
| Number of air conditioners | Refrigeration capacity (W) | Applicable area (㎡) | Frequently asked questions (when the number of horses is insufficient) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 horse | 2200-2600 | 10-15 | Cooling is slow in hot weather |
| 1.5 horses | 3200-3600 | 16-25 | Frequent starts and stops consume high power |
| 2 horses | 4500-5200 | 26-35 | Compressor overheat protection |
| 3 horses | 6500-7300 | 36-50 | Significant temperature differences in multiple areas |
3. User feedback on real cases (data in the past 10 days)
| platform | Complaint type | Proportion | Typical description |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce platform | Poor cooling effect | 42% | "One air conditioner is not enough for a 20㎡ bedroom" |
| social platform | Abnormal power consumption | 28% | "Electricity bills are twice as high as last year" |
| Maintenance platform | Compressor failure | 18% | "Little horses and big carts lead to frequent repairs" |
4. Suggestions on purchasing
1.Area calculation: 150-200W cooling capacity is required per square meter, and a 20% margin needs to be added for west-facing or top-floor rooms.
2.Brand differences: Different brands have different technical standards. It is recommended to refer to the applicable area description on the product details page.
3.special circumstances: Special room types such as open kitchens and high-ceiling living rooms need to be calculated based on volume (1m³≈40W).
4.Energy efficiency ratio: When the number of pieces is sufficient, first-level energy efficiency products will be preferred.
5. Expert reminder
The latest data from the China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute shows:About 37% of air-conditioning complaints stem from incorrect selection of the number of units.. It is recommended that users measure the actual area of the room before purchasing and consider factors such as the orientation of the house and insulation conditions. If the number of air conditioners you have purchased is insufficient, you can improve the effect by installing circulation fans, improving door and window sealing and other auxiliary measures.
From the above analysis, it can be seen that the correct selection of the number of air conditioners is directly related to the use experience and equipment life. Today, when hot weather has become the norm, it is particularly important to choose air conditioners scientifically.
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