What is Air throw & noise?

Air throw & noise (dB)

How far cold air reaches, and how loud the indoor unit is.

Short answer

Quoted noise is usually the lowest fan speed — ask for the high-speed figure too.

Air throw & noise when buying a air conditioner

How far cold air reaches, and how loud the indoor unit is.

Why it matters: For a long or L-shaped room, weak throw leaves cold pockets; for bedrooms, anything over ~40 dB is noticeable at night.

Look for: Quoted noise is usually the lowest fan speed — ask for the high-speed figure too.

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