To make your home comfortable while keeping your heating and cooling bills low and your air quality high, you need to choose the right air conditioner and heater options for your home. There's a wide range of units on the market, so narrow it down before you meet with your HVAC contractor to make your final selection. Here are the two biggest questions you need to ask to make sure you're getting the right appliances for your situation.

What Type of Heating & Cooling System Do You Need?

There are several different HVAC equipment designs available. You'll need to choose between central heating and cooling, which relies on ducts to transport air throughout the entire home from one location, or mini-split options, which heat or cool the room or area without the need for ducts.

You'll need to get more individual units if you use a ductless system, but you'll also have more control over the temperature in specific areas of your home. Next, you'll need to decide whether to have separate heating and cooling equipment or both functions in one unit. One option for a single-unit HVAC system is a heat pump, which can be reversed to transfer heat into or out of the home.

How Much Power Do You Need?

The biggest factor in determining how many BTUs of heating or cooling power you need is the square footage of your home. Very small areas of around 200 feet need at least 6000 BTUs, while 1,500 square feet calls for 24,000 BTUs. You'll need to get a larger system if you have poor insulation or if there are other factors affecting your home's temperature, like south-facing windows or frequent use of your oven.

For help choosing the right heating and cooling equipment, choose Philip Perkins Heating & Air Conditioning in Middletown, OH. Serving Butler and Warren counties for over 30 years, they offer 24/7 emergency service as needed to keep your HVAC equipment running. To schedule a visit and ask about their financing options, call (513) 423-7052 or send a message online.