Quality AC Installation
While there are various products on the market, all units fall into two main categories. The first includes central air conditioning, which uses ductwork to deliver cold air throughout your home. The second includes ductless mini-split systems, which deliver cold air from each mini-split unit. Determining the best one for your home comes down to your home’s existing infrastructure and your personal preferences.
There are many factors to consider when getting a new cooling system for your home.
- Ducted or ductless
- Cooling capacity
- Zone controls
- High-efficiency models
If you already have ductwork in your home for your forced-air heating system, then it’s typically going to be more cost-effective to invest in a central air conditioning system. However, if you have an older home that doesn’t have any ductwork, it can be extremely expensive to have ductwork put in. You’re likely better off investing in a ductless mini-split system that doesn’t require ductwork to operate.
When you invest in a ductless mini-split system for your home, you’ll get individual indoor air handler units in each main room. This allows you to control the temperature in each room separately. However, if you opt to go with a central air conditioning system, traditionally, it will only have one thermostat or zone. This can be quite challenging for some multi-story homes where the downstairs seems to get hotter than the upstairs.
With central air conditioning systems, you can install different zones that allow you to control the temperature settings in each zone independently. For example, you may have your upstairs in one zone and your downstairs in a separate zone. This can allow you to set the temperature a bit lower downstairs without affecting the temperature upstairs.
Another necessary factor to consider is the cooling capacity of your unit. This refers to the cooling capacity of your singular central air conditioning unit as well as individual cooling capacities for each mini-split unit. In many cases, the total square footage of your home or the room the mini-split will be in will have a significant impact on its necessary cooling capacity.
If you get a system that has a cooling capacity that’s too small, your home won’t reach your desired temperature. However, if you get a system that is too big, it won’t run long enough to remove the humidity from your air. It’s best to seek professional assistance to determine the appropriate cooling capacity for your new air conditioning system.
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