Selecting the right sized system for you home is really important to get right, as it directly impacts how comfortable you’ll be and how efficiently your system will run.
A lot of factors impact what size system you need:
How big of an area are you looking to condition?
The bigger the space, the bigger air conditioner needed.
How well is your home insulated?
A well-insulated home better maintains temperature, which means you likely won’t need as much heating or cooling.
What climate do you live in?
If you live in a particularly challenging environment, like tropical or sub-tropical areas, more demands are put on your system than in less harsh climates. If you feel like you’ve factored in the above, there are a number of options you can use to calculate the size system you need:
How big of an area are you looking to condition?
The bigger the space, the bigger air conditioner needed.
How well is your home insulated?
A well-insulated home better maintains temperature, which means you likely won’t need as much heating or cooling.
What climate do you live in?
If you live in a particularly challenging environment, like tropical or sub-tropical areas, more demands are put on your system than in less harsh climates. If you feel like you’ve factored in the above, there are a number of options you can use to calculate the size system you need:
- Use a formula
- Use an online calculator
- Get a professional to visit your home and calculate the right size for specifically for you
