One of the more difficult decisions a home owner will make is determining what size of an Air Conditioner is needed for their Arizona home. For the most part, when it comes time to replace an AC unit in a home or office, most people believe they should buy the same size they originally had. However, with the increase in technology and efficiency, a more energy efficient or smaller air conditioning unit might be the right choice for you. So the question remains, “Do you need a small air conditioning unit or a large one?”
As such, here are a few important tips for you to know which size of AC unit is right for your specific needs and how to know whether to select a small AC unit or a larger one. You’ll want to consider the a few key components when selecting size. Whether you’re a professional HVAC installation expert, or a home owner with zero experience in picking a new unit for your house, there are three primary components to selecting the size of any new AC unit.
3 Key Components To Consider When Choosing The Size Of A Unit Include:
Geography Of The House
One of the first things to consider is the overall geography and geometry of the property. For example; if you have a home that has primary windows that face east and west, it’s highly likely that your home will need a little bit larger AC unit. This is due to the geometry of the home – as windows that face the sun rising and setting tend to be ‘warmer’ than north / south facing windows. Another important element in this section is also how many windows you have in the home. Homes with fewer windows will need a smaller unit, however if you have an entire wall that is nothing but glass – you’re needs for AC size could expand.
Your Heating & Cooling Hours
The second thing to consider when choosing an AC unit size is how often the unit will need to be used. For example; if you are a working family with children in school or other activities during the day, you could benefit from having a smaller unit that operates primarily during early morning or late-afternoon time periods.
Square Footage of the House and Levels
Finally, you’ll want to work with a professional AC installation expert to conduct load calculations to determine the best size of AC unit that is best for your home. Load calculations used to be conducted on a piece of paper and use of a calculator, but in today’s advanced software world we live, professional HVAC companies often use advanced software programs to determine exactly what size AC unit is right for your particular home or office. Today’s load calculation programs also factor in efficiency and all of the above requirements.
Picking a new AC unit is tremendously simple when you work with a professional HVAC installation expert. You’ll be surprised to know that many of Arizona’s best AC installation companies offer free estimates to help you determine whether or not picking a large or small air conditioning unit is best for your particular home or office. Take advantage of the service these companies provide and ask the experts for their opinions on how to pick the right sized unit.
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Kristi is the owner and co-founder of On Time Air Conditioning. As an award winning director for a large fortune 500 company she attributes her early success to having high customer satisfaction standards. Kristi’s core vales and standards are focused on keeping customers happy which is the backbone and mission at On Time Air, one of the Valley’s top air conditioning companies. Kristi loves taking care of her customers, so if there is anything that you need, please contact her at 623-209-8333.