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Avoid These Common AC Mistakes When Designing Your Home

When it comes to creating a comfortable home in Pune’s warm and humid climate, air conditioning isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity. Yet, many homeowners overlook critical aspects of AC planning during their interior design and renovation projects. This often leads to frustrating problems like uneven cooling, high energy bills, and even damage to your beautiful interiors.

At Eleva Renovations, we’ve seen firsthand how poor AC planning can impact home comfort and budgets. To help you avoid these pitfalls, here are the most common mistakes homeowners make — and how you can get it right from the start.

1. Waiting Too Long to Plan Your AC System

One of the biggest mistakes is leaving AC decisions until the final stages of renovation or design. When ductwork, electrical wiring, and ventilation aren’t integrated early, it leads to costly changes, delays, and compromises.

Pro tip: Involve your HVAC expert and interior designer right at the beginning. This way, the cooling system can be seamlessly woven into your home’s layout without surprises.

2. Choosing the Wrong AC Type or Size

Whether it’s a ductless mini-split, central AC, or window unit, picking the wrong system or capacity can cause uneven cooling or inefficient operation. An AC too small will struggle on hot days, while an oversized unit wastes energy and causes temperature swings.

Pro tip: Get a professional load calculation from our Interior Design & Renovation services team to find the right AC size based on your home’s layout, insulation, and Pune’s climate. This way, the cooling system can be seamlessly woven into your home’s layout without surprises.

3. Ignoring Ventilation and Humidity Control

Pune’s humidity can make your home feel stuffy and uncomfortable. Poor ventilation combined with inadequate humidity management can cause mold growth and damage to walls and furniture.

Pro tip: Design your AC system to include proper ventilation and dehumidification features. Consider mechanical ventilation or air exchangers if needed.

4. Overlooking Noise and Aesthetics

Bulky indoor units or noisy compressors placed near living or sleeping areas can disrupt your peace. Additionally, poorly placed units may clash with your interior décor.

Pro tip: Choose quieter models and work with your designer to hide or blend units with the room’s style — whether through cabinetry, false ceilings, or creative placement.

5. Neglecting Maintenance Access

Once your home is done, having to dismantle walls or furniture just to service your AC is frustrating and expensive.

Pro tip: Plan easy access panels and spaces for regular filter cleaning and inspections during the design phase.

6. Skipping Energy Efficiency Considerations

Ignoring energy-efficient options means higher electricity bills and a larger carbon footprint. Pune summers can be long and intense, so this adds up quickly.

Pro tip: Opt for ENERGY STAR-rated AC units, smart thermostats, and insulation improvements to keep costs down and comfort high.

Additional Common Issues Eleva Renovations Helps You Avoid

  • Indoor Unit Spewing Water: This issue occurs when the indoor unit itself hasn’t been properly tuned or adjusted. It’s not weather-dependent and usually results from improper drainage or insufficient tweaking during installation. Water spewing inside can damage walls and electrical appliances and cause ongoing hassles.
  • Water Droplets Leaking During Rainy Season: This problem is related to flaws in the external piping, where rainwater seeps through poorly sealed or installed pipes causing water droplets inside. Both this and the indoor spewing water issue can seriously damage your interiors if left unaddressed.
  • Overlooking Physical Size of AC Units: The physical size of indoor and outdoor units must be accounted for in the design phase. Bringing in units after the interiors are finalized can disrupt layouts and require costly redesigns.
  • Poor Outdoor Unit Placement: Proper positioning of the outdoor unit is crucial for future maintenance and noise control. Poorly placed units make maintenance difficult and reduce the lifespan of your AC system.

How Eleva Renovations Makes AC Planning Easy and Effective

At Eleva Renovations, our expert HVAC teams collaborate closely with you and your interior designers to ensure your cooling system is perfectly integrated into your home. From early planning, right sizing, proper installation to maintenance-friendly layouts — we cover every detail so your home stays cool, comfortable, and stylish all year round.

Ready to avoid AC mistakes and enjoy true comfort? Contact Eleva Renovations today for a consultation and design a cooling solution tailored to your lifestyle.