Why Should You Upgrade Your Air Conditioning System

Is your house damp or warm?  Does your air conditioner make a lot of noise or run inefficiently and cause your energy bill to skyrocket? Then, maybe it's time to change your air conditioning unit.

If you have already decided to lower your energy costs; remember that the most important thing is to hire a professional. Just buying a new air conditioner is not enough. The specific unit should be chosen with the help of a professional and correctly installed by a professional. Without the help of a professional, a wrong configuration such as installing an undersized unit in a large home might be chosen.  In this example, the unit will not be able to cool your home efficiently and the overworked unit will not last as long as the proper size. If you have any of these problems, you can call in confidence and we will gladly help you choose and install your new air conditioning system.

Properly Sized Room Air Conditioners

Many people buy an air conditioner that is too large, thinking it will provide better cooling. However, an oversized air conditioner is actually less effective — and wastes energy at the same time. Air conditioners remove both heat and humidity from the air. If the unit is too large, it will cool the room quickly, but only remove some of the humidity. This leaves the room with a damp, clammy feeling. A properly sized unit will remove humidity effectively as it cools.

To figure out which size unit is best for your cooling needs:

Using the square footage and the chart below, determine the correct cooling capacity. Cooling capacity is measured in British thermal units (BTUs) per hour.
Area To Be Cooled (square feet)
Capacity Needed (BTUs per hour)


450 up to 550             12,000
550 up to 700             14,000
700 up to 1,000          18,000
1,000 up to 1,200       21,000
1,200 up to 1,400       23,000
1,400 up to 1,500       24,000
1,500 up to 2,000       30,000
2,000 up to 2,500       34,000

Make any adjustments for the following circumstances:
    ◦    If the room is heavily shaded, reduce capacity by 10 percent.
    ◦    If the room is very sunny, increase capacity by 10 percent.
    ◦    If more than two people regularly occupy the room, add 600 BTUs for each additional person.
    ◦    If the unit is used in a kitchen, increase capacity by 4,000 BTUs.
    ◦    Consider where you install the unit. If you are mounting an air conditioner near the corner of a room, look for a unit that can send the airflow in the right direction.