Things you should know before buying a new air conditioning system.

In some places in the United States it is just about mandatory to have an A/C system working during the summer months. Given the nature of A/C installs it is hard to know what is the the right price to pay for a new unit. Seeing that there is a lot of factors involved Air Conditioning Tamarac wants to help shed a little light for you consumers to there who may in the market for a new air conditioning system.

SEER

Seer which stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio is a rating which describes how energy efficient the unit is at cooling and heating your home. 14 SEER is the minimum rating and any SEER rating 16 or above is considered high efficiency. The benefits of having a higher SEER rating is the less you have to pay to your electricity provider reflected on your power bill. It may be better to replace your Air Conditioner if you have a older 8 SEER unit.  Make sure to ask any Air Conditioning Service providers about the SEER rating of any unit you may purchase. Also there may be rebate incentives in your state for purchasing a higher rated unit. You should always ask your contractor about these because they can save you a lot of money in the long run.

Cooling Your Space

Most of us know very little about what TONS means when it comes to Air Conditioners and how they cool your home. A ton, as it refers to air conditioners, means how much heat it can remove from your space in an hour. One ton is approximately 12,000 BTUs (British Thermal Units). A true professional will use Manual J and Manual S calculations to figure out the proper air conditioning system for your home. Factors that go into choosing a size for your home including floors, roof color, insulation, crawl spaces, and etc. Your contractor should spend a good hour poking around your home to calculate how many tons you need. Make sure your contractor sizes the air conditioner based on the latent cooling load (which considers the humidity of the air) as well as the sensible cooling load (which considers the temperature of the air) for your home.

The Estimate

You should get a few estimates before jumping into bed with a contractor. First of all it will help you to figure out if you’re dealing with a stand up company or more unsavory type. If the realm of getting a new unit you should make sure the calculations of tons you need are clearly explained. Most times it is not the cheapest quote that is the best. You dont want an ac service that cut corners. So inspect that estimate closely.