There comes a point during the hot, humid months of summer when most of us decide it is time to either buy an air conditioner or have one installed by an air conditioning contractor. The professionals at Risch Heating & Air Conditioning in West Salem, WI, specialize in air conditioning services for you and your family, but how do you go about finding the right AC unit for your home?

 

More Space Means More Power

 

The most common question regards size—what size air conditioner is right for the size of your house? Which is best for your home’s square footage? Why does it even matter what size your air conditioner is?

The truth is, the size of your house and the size of the air conditioner are very important factors when it comes to the efficiency of the unit and amount of energy used. Air conditioners that are installed by contractors come in sizes ranging from 1-ton to 5-tons, with “ton” referring to the ability of your air conditioner to cool 12,000 BTU’s in an hour. Anything over 5-tons is considered to be a commercial unit, typically reserved for a huge buildings or even mansions. 

 

How To Find Your Perfect AC Unit

 

 According to All Systems Mechanical, there is an equation process to follow: first take the square footage of your home and multiply it by 25. Then, divide that number by 12,000. For example, let’s say the number you’re left with is 2. You then subtract .5 from that number. Your final number in this example would be 1.5. This means you would need either a 1-ton or 2-ton air conditioning unit installed in your home. 

 

The Proper AC Unit Keeps You And Your Finances Cool

 

If you have an air conditioner installed that is too large, it will cool down your home very fast, then shut off once it gets to the goal temperature. As soon as the heat rises again, though, that same process starts all over again. This will waste energy and drive up the cost of your electricity bill.

On the other hand, if your air conditioner is too small, it will never be able to reach the goal temperature, so it will just have to keep running continuously at a high speed. This will also waste energy and increase the amount of money you spend on electricity.

If you have an AC unit that is the correct size, it will run through a proper amount of cycles an average speed while keeping your home cool and comfortable. It will not have to run through multiple cycles over and over again, nor will it have to run constantly. 

 

The air conditioning contractors at Risch Heating & Air Conditioning can help you find an AC unit that is perfect for your home, and they can also install it for you. They also offer air conditioning repairs, furnace repairs, and heating services, including geothermal heating. 

To find out more about Risch Heating & Air Conditioning, you can call them at (608) 786-2676 for 24-hour service. You can also send them an email, visit their website, and follow them on Facebook for more information.