Knowledge for a comfortable home

Understand air conditioning. Choose well.

From buying to maintenance: guidance for Swiss households, with traceable sources.

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Choosing air conditioning for a Swiss apartment

Portable or fixed air conditioning? Compare cooling loads, windows, shading and installation options for your Swiss apartment.

Monobloc or portable split? Check window sealing, outdoor placement, noise and energy ratings before buying.

Evaporative cooler, split or wall monobloc: understand what “hose-free” means and where the heat actually goes.

Single-split or multi-split? Compare room coverage, pipework, electrical work and commissioning in Swiss installation quotes.

Calculate electricity costs using your tariff and compare equipment, installation, servicing and additional work.

Building permits, energy, noise and refrigerants: clarify the requirements before ordering a fixed installation.

Prepare a landlord request and agree installation, maintenance and any future reinstatement in writing.

Textile or acrylic? Plan a reversible seal with a safe hose route and clear limits for DIY work.

What you can clean yourself, when to call a professional and why refrigerant is not routinely topped up.

Compare sound power and sound pressure, plan airflow and check cooling capacity in night mode.