InFocus | Airconditioning

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    Monday May 19

    Keeping things cool

    Facing competition from unbranded ACs, manufacturers focus on value-added features and competitive pricing to maintain a foothold in the industry

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    Monday May 19

    District cooling back in favour

    As environmental concerns grow and energy conservation becomes a priority, more developers opt for district cooling.

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    Monday May 19

    The cost of saving

    With air-conditioning accounting for the bulk of power consumption, manufacturers and consumers look at ways to increase efficiency and reduce energy costs.

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    Monday May 19

    Optimising the output

    Choosing the right type of air-conditoner and maintaining it properly will go a long way to enhancing performance.

  • Monday May 19

    Zeroing in on the best buy

    What you need to know before you go shopping for an air-conditioning system for your home or office?

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    Tuesday May 15

    Chilling with the Sun

    In a perfect world, there would be no greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, acid rain, melting icecaps, depleting hydrocarbon reserves and disappearing species of flora and fauna.

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    Tuesday May 15

    How to choose the right AC

    International standards recommend approximately 30 BTU per square foot of the room, but in Gulf weather conditions at least 90-100 BTU per square foot are recommended.

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    Tuesday May 15

    Beating the Heat

    With the rapid increase in the number of residential and commercial projects in the UAE, people of this region have become more involved in their choice of air-conditioning units.

  • Tuesday May 15

    Some interesting info

    Indoor air quality is a measure of how wholesome the air you breathe in indoors is. Poor IAQ can lead to discomfort, illness and subsequent loss of productivity.

  • Saturday May 27

    The heat is on

    Forgot to take your vitamin this morning? Not to worry, just turn on the air conditioner. A new air filter for some air conditioners distributes vitamin C into the air, according to Amit Vardhan, assistant general manager of Nikai.