There is nothing like a hot summer in the Central Valley to make you realize how important your AC unit is to your survival. When you have the right AC unit, it doesn’t matter how hot it gets outside, you can be inside, cool as a cucumber. If you’re facing AC replacement, you may have found that there are different sized units to choose from. It can become obvious really quick that size actually does matter when talking about your AC unit. Extreme Air Conditioning & Heating is here to talk about how important it is to have the right sized AC unit for your home.
What Happens if Your AC Unit is Undersized?
When picking the right unit for your home, you definitely don’t want to pick one that is going to be too small. When you have a unit that is undersized, it will be working nearly around the clock to keep your home cool and will still come up short. You will end up paying for more energy and won’t feel comfortable. Not only that, but when the unit is smaller than it should be and is working so hard to keep your home cool, it is hard on the unit. When the AC unit has to work that hard to cool your home, it will take years off the longevity of the equipment. It may cost less upfront and may cost less to have it installed, but you will end up paying more the energy it uses as well as a premature replacement when it doesn’t last as long as it should.
Is it Bad to have a Bigger Air Conditioner than I Need?
Sometimes, it can be tempting to think about putting in a larger AC unit so that your home is cooler and more comfortable. That isn’t how an AC unit works though. They are designed for specific sized houses. If you buy a unit that is too large for your home, it will end up short cycling constantly. This means that it will start up only to shut off a short time later. This is another problem that is hard on the unit. The process of turning on is the most work for any AC unit. To kick on and off constantly throughout the day means that your unit is working harder than it needs to be. It will also end up costing you more money in energy consumption. The worst part of it all, the unit will more than like turn off before you are completely comfortable in your home as well.
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If you are getting ready to replace your AC system, it is important to remember that the size of the unit is important. If you don’t get the right sized unit, you will end up paying for it in the long run. You can count on the pros at Extreme Air Conditioning & Heating to help you choose the right unit for your home. We will handle the installation as well. Call us today!
