What to Know When Replacing Your Air Conditioner
An air conditioner replacement is a decision that will be with you for the next 10-15 years. You want to make sure you’re catching the most out of your purchase and we want to help you along with that. Here are some things you should remember when the time comes for an air conditioner replacement.
Choosing the Properly Sized System
An inadequately sized system may cost you in countless ways, from purchase price to price of operation. You’ll want to have a professional stopover and evaluate a load calculation on your space. Load calculations used to be made using an educated guess and were basically measured on a home’s square footage. Technology has gone a long way and now, along with square footage, things such as: home foundation, window type and location, color of roofing, insulation and many other elements factor into a home’s load calculation.
Check for Duct Leakage and Damage
Your ducts are what dispense air throughout your home. If you’re buying a new system, you’ll want to be confident that new system is pushing air through quality ducts and you’re not losing efficiency through leaks. Leakage isn’t the only problem to be found in your ducts. If your ducts are not large enough, have kinks in them or have any blockage -- those could cause your system to lose efficiency. Your system’s performance is affected greatly by how well your ducts can distribute your air.
Your Replacement System’s SEER Rating
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings measure the efficiency of your AC system. A system with better efficiency takes less energy to chill your home which means bargain utility bills. The federally mandated SEER rating for new air conditioners is 13 or 14 depending your region, with a ratings reaching as high as 25. Determining the proper rating for your home isn’t as simple as selecting the highest number. Some other knowledge to take into account are the temperature in your region, how often you’ll run your system and how long you’ll be spending time in your house.
Our specialists can walk you through all of your questions regarding purchasing an air conditioner replacement. We understand a new system is a major investment and we wish to help you make the leading decisions for the comfort of your home. If you are looking for a new system or have any questions or concerns regarding your home comfort give us a call at 435-753-5515.