As you probably know, whole house air conditioning systems are not one-size-fits-all. What you may not know is that to correctly determine what size AC you need depends on several factors, and not just the square footage of your home. Determining the correct size is done through a calculation known as a cooling load, and when you work with the experts from Comfort Zone HVAC for the installation of your AC system, we’ll calculate this load for you. What factors are involved with a cooling load? Here is an overview:
- Orientation of your home
- Number and types of doors and windows
- Number of floors of your home
- Number of occupants
- Floor plan
- Number of rooms
- Insulation levels
- Daytime heat gain
- Square footage
Why Is This Calculation Important?
This calculation is important because doing it correctly ensures that your home will have the cooling it needs – not too much, not too little. Every home needs a certain amount of cooling, depending on the above-listed factors. So what happens when you install an air conditioner that doesn’t fit your home? If the AC is too small, it won’t be able to cool your home adequately, but it will try to. This means the system will operate continuously, which runs the system down very quickly. The end result is that you aren’t comfortable and you have a system that will be more prone to malfunction, breakdown and premature aging.
When your AC is too big, different problems arise. First, your home won’t be properly dehumidified because it will cool too quickly; this will leave your home feeling cool and clammy. Second, it is likely your system will short-cycle. Why? When your indoor air cools too quickly, it leads to shorter cycles; in turn, your system will cycle on and off, resulting in short-cycling.
If you are getting ready for a new AC installation in Canton, GA, call the company who can help every step of the way: Comfort Zone HVAC.
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