So you’ve decided to replace your older existing air conditioner with a new one. Congratulations! Your new system is apt to provide years or reliable service, and now is the best time to plan for an installation, with the heat of our Boynton Beach, FL summers just around the corner. But making the decision to replace your air conditioner is only the first step. In order to make the most of your investment, you’ll need to consider a number of additional details as well. Here are 3 things to plan for with air conditioning replacement.
1. Size Your Unit Properly
Sizing means the overall power levels of your air conditioner, not the physical size (though that may enter into your decision as well depending on how much space is allotted for it). Air conditioners can’t be underpowered or else they won’t do the job. Neither can they be overpowered, lest they cycle on and off too rapidly and severely increase their strain an energy usage in the process. A trained professional can examine your home and find the right power levels to make a perfect match.
2. Find one with Improved Efficiency
Air conditioning units measure their efficiency via a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, which charts the amount of energy it puts out against the amount of energy it consumes. You should look for a new unit with a higher SEER rating than your old one, if possible: you’ll appreciate the difference when those cooling bills come in
3. Consider any Upgrades
Installation is the perfect time to make some additions to your air conditioning system, such as UV filters to help purify the air, or zone control systems which let you tailor the temperature in each room.
If you’ve decided to replace your existing air conditioner, then Astro Air Inc. can do the job right. Give us a call today to set up a consultation!
