Homeowners tend to put a lot of thought into how cabinetry, appliances and furniture fit into their home, but they typically don’t think about how their A/C unit fits into their home. More importantly, they definitely don’t realize how an A/C unit size, whether it’s too big or too small, can cause some serious issues. Lucky for you, the HVAC experts at Raynor Services are here to educate you on why you need to have the right A/C unit size for your home, so keep reading to learn more!
Too Big or Too Small = Inefficient
When an air conditioning unit isn’t properly sized for a space, it can make the unit less efficient because it throws the unit’s cooling cycle off. If the A/C unit is too small, it will have difficulties producing the desired cool temperature; if the A/C unit is too big, its cycles may be shorter than they normally would be. In addition to these issues, an improper A/C installation that doesn’t fit properly can also result in the following:
- Higher energy costs
- Shorter lifespan of the unit
- Increased occurrence of breakdowns
- Decreased comfort levels
To avoid this, be sure to hire an experienced HVAC technician for your A/C installation.
Overly Large Units Can Lead to Abnormal Humidity Levels
People often associate bigger with being better, but when it comes to your A/C unit size, this isn’t usually the case. In fact, when an A/C unit is oversized and doesn’t fit properly, it often runs in repeatedly short cycles. When this happens, it can’t run long enough to remove excess moisture from the air in your home, which means it can’t provide you with the ideal cooling capacity and will leave your home with unusually high humidity levels. Not only is this uncomfortable to live in and eliminates many of the benefits of a central air conditioner unit, but it can also:
- Cause mold and mildew growth
- Damage your wooden furniture
- Harm your electronics
- Impact your indoor air quality (IAQ)
In order to ensure that your unit isn’t oversized, schedule an A/C installation appointment with a trusted HVAC company.
Small Units Have to Work Major Overtime
In contrast to oversized units, which produce shorter cycles when they’re too large, units that are too small for a space are forced to work extra hard to achieve the temperature that you want it to be. Although undersized units can create a cool home, they can only do so by working overtime, and having to work harder means higher energy bills and lower energy efficiency. Fortunately, the proper A/C unit size for your home can be easily determined by a well-trained A/C technician.
Let the trusted, trained and experienced team at Raynor Services determine the right A/C unit size for your home! With us as your HVAC team, your central air conditioner will fit perfectly, work properly, operate efficiently and last for years to come. Contact us today!
