How do HVAC Contractors Size an AC Unit Correctly?
When sizing a room, you need to coordinate the cooling rates with how the house gets heat and maintains its humidity, not just copy the old A.C. size and guess based on the floor area. A correctly sized A.C. unit runs long enough to stir the air, keep the temperature in different rooms the same, and lower the humidity sufficiently without turning on and off too quickly. If it's too small, it can cause the house's temperature to rise during hot afternoons, keeping parts under constant stress and heat rather than allowing them to cool down. When oversized, houses may cool quickly but still feel chilly because they turn off before removing humidity.
Starting With Real Comfort Goal
Heat-Gain Calculation That Reflects the Building
The sizing process focuses on how much heating a dwelling can receive under a given set of conditions and a room-by-room breakdown of cooling requirements. Contractors take note of ceiling height, wall insulation, and even attic temper…
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