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When selecting an air conditioning system for your home or office, it’s important to choose one that’s the appropriate size. However, while you may realize that a small system probably won’t cool a building thoroughly, you may not realize that choosing a system that’s too large can also cause problems.

That’s why it’s a good idea to hire experts when installing a new unit. At Woodall Heating & Cooling, offering AC installation and repair service to residential and commercial clients in the Enterprise and Ozark, AL areas, they’ll help you better understand what size air conditioning system is ideal for your needs.

What Happens When Your Air Conditioning System Is the Wrong Size

When It’s Too Big

air conditioning systemFirst off, an oversized air conditioning unit will likely use up more energy than is necessary to cool your property, resulting in high utility bills. However, if you’ve installed an oversized central air conditioning system, it might also fail to adequately perform all its major functions.

That’s because these types of systems are meant to both cool a building and remove humidity. The problem is that a certain amount of condensation must develop on the evaporator coil before the dehumidifying process kicks in. An oversized system will cool a building too quickly for this to occur—the system doesn’t get an opportunity to run a full cycle.

On top of that, insufficient air exchange—a common problem with oversized air conditioning systems—could result in the condensation on your evaporator coil freezing over.

When It’s Too Small

An undersized air conditioning unit will simply be unable to properly cool the building, using up lots of energy without having much of an impact. Many people with this problem resort to running the system constantly, which not only drives up their utility bills but also puts excessive wear and tear on the system.

Picking the right size system for a building is a somewhat complicated process which requires evaluating numerous factors, including the size of the building, the type and quality of insulation present, the number of windows and doors, etc. For the best results, hire a team of professionals to help.

The experts at Woodall Heating & Cooling, with locations in Ozark and Enterprise, AL, will make sure you get the right unit. Contact them online to learn more about scheduling service or call (334) 347-1243.

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