Choosing the Right Size Air Conditioner

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE AIR CONDITIONER FACTORS TO CONSIDER Square footage of the area to be cooled Type of construction (wood, brick, concrete) Your desired How much shade indoor climate your home gets How much insulation you have in your walls and ceiling The number of windows, doors, and skylights in your home The direction that the windows and doors face SIZE MATTERS If you get an air conditioner that's too small... • The system will run much longer than it should Your energy bills will go up • Your home won't be properly cooled If you get an air conditioner that's too large... • The system won't run long enough to dehumidify your home, making it feel warmer • The system will cool your home quickly without pulling out moisture, making your house feel warm and sticky • You'll end up with excessive mold and mildew growth due to moisture If you get an air conditioner that's the right size... • It will be able to cool your home properly • It will run the correct amount • The system will operate efficiently and effectively, saving you money HOW THE PROS DETERMINE THE SIZE YOU NEED They estimate approximately 1 ton of air conditioning for every 500 square feet of living space 1 TON They'll perform a heat load calculation, which entails: Determining how much heat gets into your home Figuring out how much air conditioning you need to cool it down They'll find the model that works best for your home and install it! CERTIF FIED Air Conditioning & Heating Infographic provided by: Certified Climate Control QUALIT www.certifiedclimate.com Sources: http://www.certifiedclimate.com/our-services/learn-more/system-sizing.aspx http://www.energystar.gov/?c=roomac.pr_properly_sized