What is an Air Conditioning Load Calculation?
If you are thinking about buying a new air conditioner or looking closer at the performance of your current system, one of the first items to assess is a load calculation.
What exactly does that entail? Essentially, it comes down to being sure that you get properly-sized system for your home. Purchasing the incorrect size or type can have a variety of effects from the inability to keep your house cool to operating so hard that it decreases its life.
Every home is different; home size, number of windows and type, insulation and even the direction the home faces are important considerations. Bigger isn’t always better. It doesn’t make sense to purchase an air conditioner that is bigger than what’s required for your home. The equipment can cost more and you’ll be paying to run a system that is more than what you need. Air conditioners also help to decrease humidity levels in the home and an oversized system can’t properly dehumidify the air which may also lead to bad indoor air quality.
You also don’t want a model that isn’t big enough and can’t to keep up. Not only does this play a role in the cooling of your home during the warmer seasons, but it’ll also make the unit work more.
With hundreds of different models and sizes, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn for answers. Lucky for you, this isn’t something you need to take care of on your own. The Expert team at Stevenson Service Experts can provide you with a full load calculation assessment on your home. The heating and cooling load calculation factors in the home’s structure, roof, windows, direction and location to figure out the size and type of equipment needed. Any company that won’t provide this detailed analysis can’t appropriately give you an accurate quote for the replacement of your air conditioner or even provide you the best more accurate price of a new system.
Not only does this assessment help determine which system is best for you, but it should also help you receive the extra savings of high-efficiency products. You may not think to think about utility costs when making your budget, but researching more efficient air conditioners and what it can offer will have a positive effect on your family’s budget. Our professionals can walk you through what is needed to live comfortably in your home and share some thoughts on how to reduce energy usage through various features available.
Whether you need a new air conditioning system or looking to increase your home’s efficiency and comfort level, the team at Stevenson Service Experts in Columbus are happy to help. You can call us at 614-334-3192 or easily request an appointment with our online scheduler.
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