How to Pick the Right Size Central Air Conditioner

Today's article addresses picking the right size central air conditioner for your home. In order to make our blog as beneficial as possible, we base many of our articles on frequently asked questions. When it comes to air conditioning installation, the most commonly asked question is, "What size air conditioner do I need?" One that is too small has to work harder and is not efficient, but one that is too large will cause you to buy more than you need.

Nevertheless, calculating the right size is a bit more complicated that just factoring a home's total square footage. A HVAC professional must also consider things such as ceiling height and your home's insulation thickness. The size of air conditioners is measured in tons. The larger the tonnage, the bigger the air conditioner. But, as stated above, bigger does not equate to better. A HVAC professional will use a heat load calculation, which is an algorithm that will calculate your cooling needs. For more resources, check out Air Conditioning Installation in Lyon MI.