When the time comes that you have to replace your air conditioning unit you want to make sure you know what to look for. This is a large purchase and should be something you can rely on for years to come. The majority of air conditioning units are intended to last around a good ten years as long as it has been cared for and maintained. The problem is that many homeowners do not know what it takes to pick the right unit for your home. Choosing the right unit for your home is something you want to leave to a professional. When you choose the wrong unit you can experience short cycling or a unit that is over used and running nonstop. The size of the unit is not like many other areas of life where bigger is better. The AC unit has to be the right size for the house that it is going to be cooling. There are lots of factors used to determine the unit that is best for your home. GA HVAC Experts outlines some of the consequences of choosing an AC unit that is too big for your home.
Large AC Units Cost More
When it comes to the term “you get what you pay for” doesn’t work in terms of air conditioning unit. When it comes to air conditioners they are sold by size and that is what sets the price apart. The great thing is that you don’t want to have a unit that is too large for your home. There is a process that is taken when determining the right unit for your home. The size of the house and the floors that you have are an important consideration. If you try to get a unit that is too big for the house you are going to have to pay more up front for the unit. Then the unit will not be able to do the job that it is intended to do because it will be too large.
Oversized AC Unit Waste More Energy & Causes Humidity Problems
The other problem you will see is that the larger the unit you get, the more energy it will use. You might think that the unit is larger and should use less energy since it will cool the house super fast. The problem is that the house has to be cooled in time and if it goes too fast it will turn off and that will then make the unit run way to often. This means that with all the stopping and starting, you are using wasting energy and money. In addition, because an oversized AC cycles on and off frequently, it won’t run long enough to remove moisture from your home’s warm air which can cause humidity problems.
Shorter Average Life of a Central Air Conditioning System
The other problem is that the unit will start to short cycle when it is too large for the house. That means that it is constantly starting and stopping in rapid succession. The more that it is starting and stopping the faster it will wear out the unit. This means that you will need to have your unit replaced sooner that you should have to.
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