{"id":11115,"date":"2022-07-20T01:35:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T06:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=11115"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:12:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:12:54","slug":"why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It Is Time To Ditch Your Window Air Conditioner Units"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units\/#Why_Should_You_Replace_Your_Window_Air_Conditioner_Units\" >Why Should You Replace Your Window Air Conditioner Units?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units\/#Why_Are_Ductless_Systems_Better_Than_Window_Air_Conditioner_Units\" >Why Are Ductless Systems Better Than Window Air Conditioner Units?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units\/#Contact_Us_to_Replace_Your_Window_Air_Conditioners_with_Ductless_AC_Systems\" >Contact Us to Replace Your Window Air Conditioners with Ductless AC Systems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11200 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units-2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Why It Is Time To Ditch Your Window Air Conditioner Units\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you use a window air conditioner to keep your St. Louis home cool? If you do, then it is time for an upgrade. Window air conditioner units can be unsightly, and the rattling hum can be quite annoying. Plus, you have to live in the constant fear that the unit will tumble out and fall onto the sidewalk below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>If you are considering replacing your window air conditioner, here are a few reasons why it is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more or to work with the experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons to learn what alternative types of air conditioners might be best to replace your window air conditioner units, contact us online or by phone at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Replace_Your_Window_Air_Conditioner_Units\"><\/span>Why Should You Replace Your Window Air Conditioner Units?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Installation and uninstallation is cumbersome<\/strong>: Installing window air conditioner units can be a big pain. It is usually not a one-man job, and you will need to ask a friend or two to help out. Not to mention, you have to drill quite a bit to install your unit right. Again, during the colder months in St. Louis, you need to uninstall the units and put them back in storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High electricity bills<\/strong>: Summers in St. Louis can be hot, which means that you need to run your air conditioning for longer. Window air conditioners can be costly to run. If you have window air conditioners in multiple rooms, imagine the electricity bills you need to pay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obstructs natural light<\/strong>: Natural light makes your home brighter and more welcoming. However, when you install window air conditioner units, you take up an entire window. This significantly reduces the amount of natural light your house receives. Another drawback is that if you want to open the window on a cool summer day, you cannot do that.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noisy<\/strong>: If you are looking for some peace and quiet, window air conditioning is not a great choice. They are downright noisy and create a loud hum as they run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inferior indoor air quality<\/strong>: Window air conditioners only have a basic air filter that keeps large contaminants from entering your house. So, it practically does nothing to keep your house free from dust, allergens, and other contaminants. The units work by drawing humid air into the coils, and the moisture sits on the coils until the unit is cleaned. Thus it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and other microbes. If you are not cleaning your window air conditioner units regularly, you may have significantly inferior indoor air quality, which could make you sick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Ductless_Systems_Better_Than_Window_Air_Conditioner_Units\"><\/span>Why Are Ductless Systems Better Than Window Air Conditioner Units?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cons of Window Air Conditioner Units\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ductless HVAC systems give you the benefit of window air conditioners without the need for complex duct networks. Like a central air conditioner, a ductless system has an external unit that contains a compressor. Instead of cooling through ducts, the unit connects to multiple indoor units around your house, keeping your house cool and comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of ductless systems are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most ductless systems are also heat pumps, so you do not need separate units for summer and winter.<\/li>\n<li>They are much more energy-efficient than window air conditioner units.<\/li>\n<li>The internal units can operate individually, giving you significant energy savings.<\/li>\n<li>They have a long shelf life and do not need frequent repairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us_to_Replace_Your_Window_Air_Conditioners_with_Ductless_AC_Systems\"><\/span>Contact Us to Replace Your Window Air Conditioners with Ductless AC Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you looking to switch your window air conditioner units with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/ductless-vs-central-air-conditioning\/\">ductless system or a central air conditioning<\/a> unit? If you are, Galmiche &amp; Sons have extensive experience in the field, having been in operation in St. Louis since 1950. We can help you select the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/what-are-the-different-types-of-hvac-systems\/\">type of HVAC system<\/a> for your home and ensure proper installation by our professionals. Call our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and cooling<\/a> experts at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span> today for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you use a window air conditioner to keep your St. Louis home cool? If you do, then it is time for an upgrade. Window air conditioner units can be unsightly, and the rattling hum can be quite annoying. Plus, you have to live in the constant fear that the unit will tumble out and fall onto the sidewalk below. If you are considering replacing your window air conditioner, here are a few reasons why it is a good idea. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-your-window-air-conditioner-units\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why It Is Time To Ditch Your Window Air Conditioner Units<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":11200,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,13,5,7,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-replacement","category-air-conditioner-tips","category-air-conditioners","category-energy-savings","category-hvac-system"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ditch Your Window Air Conditioner Units | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Window air conditioner units are inefficient and leave your home hot with a high energy bill. 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