Air conditioning in the bedroom: here's what to keep in mind

Many people can sleep fairly trouble-free in a hot bedroom, because when you sleep, your body temperature drops and high temperatures are not a problem in many cases. Falling asleep, on the other hand, that proves much more difficult for most people in a hot bedroom. The higher the temperature of your environment becomes, the harder it is to fall asleep.

At what temperature you then best fall asleep depends from person to person. The ideal ambient temperature for your bedroom is on average between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius. To achieve and maintain this optimal temperature in your bedroom, even during the hot summer months, it is obviously best to keep your house cool.

We often hear that sleeping with the air conditioner running is not healthy. However, nothing could be further from the truth!

Modern air conditioners in bedrooms do not usually cause problems. On the contrary, they purify and ventilate the air through the filters provided, and they help regulate humidity. As a result, air conditioners help improve indoor air quality.

To avoid potential problems, however, you do need to use your bedroom air conditioner correctly. We offer some tips:

• Have your air conditioner checked regularly by a licensed air conditioning contractor.
• Try to keep the indoor temperature no more than 6 degrees Celsius different from the outdoor temperature.
• Never aim the cold air blown by the air conditioner directly at your body or face.
• Make sure the air conditioner does not run continuously throughout the night. There are normally settings for this.

If you want to buy an air conditioner for the bedroom, the noise the unit makes is an important consideration. In general, modern air conditioners, regardless of type, are quite quiet. The better models even have a quiet mode to reduce noise even further.

A little further into this blog, we discuss what types of air conditioners are best to choose for your bedroom.

What should you pay attention to when buying an air conditioner for your bedroom want to buy? We list the most important things.

In a previous article, we discussed which types of air conditioners exist and what features they have. To choose a bedroom air conditioner, we rather recommend a fixed air conditioner:

• This is because a portable air conditioner usually requires a drain, and this often takes the form of a gut hung through the window.
• But, because you have to keep the window open, warm air can slip back in, making it difficult for your air conditioner to reach your desired temperature.
• In addition, this can also cause night noise to wake you up. So not ideal.

Are you going for a fixed air conditioner? Then you will still have to choose between a monoblock air conditioner or a split air conditioner. Both are good options for a bedroom.

• A split air conditioner is often slightly quieter, but this type is often more expensive than a monoblock air conditioner and is a bit more complicated to install. In addition, you need the space for an outdoor unit, which is a little less aesthetically pleasing.
• A monoblock air conditioner can provide a solution for this since it has no outdoor unit unit, although it is slightly louder than a split air conditioner. However, with modern monoblock air conditioners, this difference in noise is minimal.

The best place for an air conditioner in the bedroom depends on the layout of the bedroom and the type of air conditioner:

• Do you opt for a split air conditioner? Then it's best to have the indoor unit placed as close as possible to the outdoor unit to get the best effects.
• Do you prefer a monoblock air conditioner? Then it's best to mount your air conditioner on an outside wall, so that the heat can be dissipated to the outside using grilles.

The total price of purchasing and installing an air conditioner depends on numerous factors. For example, power, brand and version play a role in determining the price. To give you an idea: an AeroComfort air conditioner costs between €1,085 and €1,718, VAT included. The exact price depends on the model and whether you wish to install the air conditioner yourself or prefer to have it installed by a certified AeroConsult technician. With these prices, AeroConsult is the very cheapest in Belgium and the Netherlands.

An air conditioner is obviously a useful investment for summer to ensure your sleep. However, it is even more interesting when your air conditioner can assist you after the hottest months of the year. The air-to-air heat pumps in more modern air conditioning systems, can also efficiently and energy-efficiently heat your bedroom heating.

Here's how it works:

• To heat the bedroom, outside air is pumped at higher pressure.
• As a result, this air heats up and the energy gained is transferred to indoor units.
• The degree to which this energy is transmitted depends on the desired room temperature.

So consider the possible multifunctionality of an air conditioner in your bedroom.

Would you like more information about air conditioners? Then be sure to check out our other blogs, or take a look at our products. Or feel free to contact us, we are happy to help you!