Whether you’re looking to install a new central air
conditioning unit or replace your existing one, it is important to know what
size unit will best cool your home for maximum comfort at the lowest energy
cost. A central AC unit that is too small will run continuously without
adequately cooling the house AND will be more costly to operate. Conversely, a
unit that is too large will run through frequent on/off cycles causing humidity
problems, that uncomfortable “clammy condition” that exists when a home is cool
but very humid.
At Gault Energy, our comfort specialists are experts at
properly measuring your home to determine its “heat gain calculation.” A house
with south-facing windows will measure much differently than a house with
north-facing windows, for example. Our comfort specialists also look at many
other factors, including your home’s insulation R-values and the number and
locations of windows, doors and thermostats.
In the end, it really is all about proper sizing. If your AC
unit is too big or too small, you’ll waste money and sacrifice comfort. So don’t
wait. Contact a Gault Energy Comfort Specialist today for a free consultation
of your home’s AC system, and to see if your current unit is in fact, properly
sized.
