Thinking about replacing your aging air conditioner? Maybe you’re having a new home built, and you need to choose an air conditioner for it. Whatever the case, it can be a confusing, frustrating process filled with pitfalls that can snare you. Below, we’ll run through four tips to help ensure that you’re able to choose the right air conditioner for a McDonough home.
1. The Right Type Matters
There’s a lot more to think about when you start comparing air conditioners than just the various brands on the market. You need to ensure that you get the right type for your needs. For example, would you do better with a central air unit? Would a heat pump be a better option for your particular needs? Each has its pros and cons, and there is no one answer that is best for everyone. Working with a reputable installer will help you understand the best air conditioner for your McDonough home.
2. Tonnage Considerations
When comparing air conditioners, you need to pay close attention to size, which is usually indicated by tonnage. One ton of capacity is the equivalent of 12,000 BTUs per hour. The rule of thumb here is that you’ll want one ton of capacity for every 600 square feet of interior space under air. However, you don’t want to overshoot your system, as that is a waste of money, but also because an air conditioner that is too large will not properly cool a smaller space.
3. Think about Ductwork
The size and type of your air conditioner are not the only considerations you’ll need to make. You also need to think about the ductwork. The ductwork of the home needs to match the capacity of the new air conditioner, or you risk limiting your efficiency and driving up your monthly utility costs. This is not difficult to achieve in a brand new full installation, but it can be problematic when replacing an aging unit within an existing home.
4. Warranty and Lifespan
Finally, you need to think about lifespan and warranty protection. The average air conditioner on a McDonough home will last around 15 years, but inferior brands will have a shorter lifespan. The length of warranty also plays a role here – higher quality systems will have a longer warranty and offer more protection.
Ready to take the next step and invest in an air conditioner for your McDonough home? Get in touch with us at Hammond Services by calling 770-227-5325.
