Trying to find out the right size unit for you home? A google search will result in many pages providing calculators which say they can select the best air conditioner for home use.
These are generally unspecific and do not take all factors into consideration and may result in you selecting a system not suited to your needs.
It is always best to get a specialized heating & air conditioning service in Oxon Hill, Maryland, that can assist you in the selection process.
Below we have outlined some of the details that can often be missed by online calculators.
How to choose the Best Air Conditioner for Home Use
Cooling/Heating Capacity of Your AC
Capacity of the unit is the base requirement of your selection. Online calculators often miss important factors which may result in you under or over sizing your system.
Factors like windows, wall insulation, roof insulation and ceiling height are often omitted.
Under or over sizing your unit will result in poor comfort levels, higher electricity bills and decreased life span due to overwork.
Correct capacity selection will also assist in better humidity control.
Know the Energy Efficiency of Your AC System
Certain models can provide a similar level of cooling capacity at very different efficiency levels.
What might seem as a quick win be selecting the cheapest of the options may result in long term electricity bill pain.
Using an expert to select your system will assist in finding the perfect balance of capacity, efficiency and features.
Features of Your Home Air Conditioning System
Like all modern electronics, air conditioners are getting smarter with the way they interact with the environment and users.
Google home and Amazon Alexa integration is starting to be implemented and WiFi control is becoming standard across the range.
Sensors inside the indoor units can detect people in the room and actively change the airflow patterns to stop cool drafts blowing on occupants of the room.
Physical size Considerations
Once the capacity and features are chosen the actual model/brand of the system can be selected.
However the chosen unit is often limited by the physical wall or ceiling space available.
A specialized dealer can help select which model with the required features that will fit in the available space.
- You should also read: What Size OF Air Conditioner Do I Need? Get the Right One
Noise Reduction for Home Air Conditioners
As domestic blocks become smaller and smaller noise complaints are becoming more common with air conditioning installs.
Different brands offer different advantages when making your selection.
Smart home and external zoning setups are now more often than not being implemented into air conditioning installations.
A specialized heating & air conditioning service in Oxon Hill, Maryland can make sure the system you are installing can work with the latest smart home/zoning technologies.
Choosing the best Air Conditioner for home use can sometimes be hard.
So here are some of the requirements consider when Mud Heating & Air Conditioning quote air conditioning for your home.
Our five year installation warranty is paired with the air conditioning system five year warranty to guarantee piece of mind.
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