{"id":1542,"date":"2022-04-18T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/?p=1542"},"modified":"2022-04-15T18:18:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T22:18:00","slug":"the-question-of-ac-size-why-its-critical-for-a-new-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/the-question-of-ac-size-why-its-critical-for-a-new-system\/","title":{"rendered":"The Question of AC Size: Why It\u2019s Critical for a New System"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"air-conditioning-repair-tools\"Many homeowners use spring to have a new air conditioning system installed in their homes. It\u2019s the ideal season to get this job done: the new system will be ready to go before the first serious hot days arrive, and technicians can get the installation done during a time when a home doesn\u2019t need cooling. Technicians have less busy schedules during spring, so it\u2019s easier to find a convenient appointment for the new installation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And it is important to have professionals handle an <\/span>air conditioning installation in Colorado Springs, CO<\/span><\/a>. Amateurs often make errors because they lack the proper training and always try to find ways to do the job as cheaply as possible. This is why amateurs frequently install air conditioners that are the wrong size for homes. Sizing a new air conditioner is an essential part of installation, as we\u2019ll explain. Our technicians will make sure you have the right AC for your house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What the \u201cSize\u201d of an AC Means<\/b><\/h2>\n

The size of an air conditioner doesn\u2019t refer to how big or heavy it is. It\u2019s a measure of its cooling capacity\u2014how many BTUs (British Thermal Units) of heat the system can remove from a space. The standard measurement for AC size is <\/span>tons<\/span><\/i>, where 1 ton = 12,000 BTUs. Most central air conditioning systems for homes have between 4 to 10 tons of cooling capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Trouble With the Undersized AC<\/b><\/h2>\n

When an air conditioner isn\u2019t powerful enough to cool the space it\u2019s supposed to cool, it results in two problems. First, the air conditioner won\u2019t be able to provide the cooling necessary for comfort. It may cool down a few rooms, but not the whole house. Second, the AC will run in extremely long cycles as it attempts to meet a temperature setting it cannot reach. This results in huge electrical bills and a system that wears down quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Trouble With the Oversized AC<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s more common for amateurs to put in an air conditioner that\u2019s too powerful for a house. They think that going too large won\u2019t be a serious problem\u2014and many homeowners might believe the same. \u201cWell, I\u2019ll just turn the thermostat down lower,\u201d they\u2019ll think. But an oversized AC is still a major problem. Because the air conditioner will lower the temperature too fast, the thermostat will register incorrectly that the AC has finished cooling the whole house and shut the cooling cycle off early. The AC will then turn back on a short time later, only to turn back off again, and over and over.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is called <\/span>short-cycling<\/span><\/i>, and it\u2019s not only a massive power waste, but it places extra strain on the AC\u2019s components that will lead to multiple repairs and an early replacement. The abbreviated cooling cycles will also not allow enough time for cooling to spread evenly around the house.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you get your new air conditioning system off to the right start: call our experts to arrange to install the system. We take special care to accurately size any HVAC unit we install.<\/span><\/p>\n

Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning serves Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. <\/b>Schedule a new air conditioning installation with our professionals today.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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