There are several things you need to take into consideration when you are looking for a new Air Conditioning System.
First of all, you need to be sure you have the right size to properly cool your home. The unit needs to run efficiently without creating a huge utility bill. You need to get quotes for a few contractors with their quote explaining what that size unit and brand.
You need to understand what the term SEER means. This term stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. If you want the quietest unit with the most features, you want an air conditioning unit with a higher SEER rating. The higher the SEER is the lower the operating cost will be but at the same time, the unit will cost more upfront plus a higher installation charge. So, it is important to get the most energy efficiency unit you can for the size of your home without overpaying for it.
Next let’s talk about the term “tonnage”. This term refers to the about of heat that can be removed from your home in one hour. For example, a one-ton unit will remove 12,000 BTUs of heat from your home in an hour. It is important to know that a unit that is too small will not efficiently cool your home and one to large will wear out faster because it will cycle off and on too often. It also will not effectively remove the humidity from your home. In both of these situations your energy bill will be too high.
There are several factors that will be important in determining the proper tonnage.
- The climate you live in
- The size of your home
- How much insulation you have
- How many windows are in your home
- How your house relates to the sun shining down on it.
You need to ensure that the technician takes all these factors into account when trying to efficiently determine the right tonnage for your home. He needs to go through every room in your home, your attic, basement, and crawlspace (if you have these) to evaluate the correct size unit.
Buying a new air conditioning system is important and expensive. So be sure to do your homework, ask questions, and get more than one option before buying a new unit. Window units and ductless units sometimes are a possible option, but in most cases a central unit is your best choice.
We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning sale and install affordable air conditioning and heating systems. Our technicians have been thoroughly trained to perform the needed services to ensure your HVAC system is right for your home and will be the most energy efficient.
We have been serving the Mobile, Semmes, Theodore, Daphne, Fairhope, Silverhill, Foley, Robertsdale, Loxley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and surrounding areas in South Alabama since 1997. We are in our second generation of ownership with trained technicians that are always friendly and courteous. Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help you with any of HVAC system needs. Also, you can check out our website at https://www.callaction.net to learn about us and all the services we offer as well as some informative blogs that you may find interesting.
