Guide to Choosing the Right Air Conditioning System
Selecting the ideal air conditioner for your home or office during warmer months can be overwhelming. This guide is crafted to assist you in making an informed decision. It covers various cooling methods, types of air conditioners, their appearance, size, costs, energy consumption, and other essential aspects.
When selecting an air conditioning unit, consider your space, preferences, and climate to make an informed decision that meets your cooling needs efficiently and safely.
Energy Efficiency
SEER Rating: The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio indicates cooling efficiency, with higher ratings signifying greater efficiency.
Refrigerant Pollution: Regular maintenance is crucial to prevent leaks and maintain energy efficiency.
Cooling Methods: Air Conditioning vs. Evaporative Cooling
- Air Conditioning: This process extracts heat from an enclosed space, cooling the air within. It commonly uses a refrigeration cycle to transfer heat from indoors to outdoors. This method employs fans to circulate the cooled air.
- Central AC: Utilizing a split system, central air conditioning cools and dehumidifies air in a house or office through ducts. It comprises an inside unit for cooling and an outside unit for heat dissipation.
- Room/Non-Central AC: Includes window units, portable units, and split ductless systems, suitable for spaces where central AC ducts aren’t feasible.
- Evaporative Cooling: Also known as swamp cooling, it cools through water evaporation. Efficient and cost-effective, it’s ideal for dry climates with open windows but not suitable for humid areas.
Types of Air Conditioning Units
- Central AC Units: Consists of two components and a duct system, efficient for cooling larger spaces but requiring professional installation.
- Packaged Central AC: Consists of the entirety of the refrigeration system located outdoors on the ground or rooftop. Ductwork enters the house to distribute conditioned air and return common area air.
- Window AC Units: Installed in windows to cool specific rooms, relatively inexpensive and easy to install but may pose security risks for ground-level windows.
- Portable AC Units: Flexible cooling solutions, costlier but movable and easy to install. They come with exhaust hoses and are suitable for rooms where window units aren’t feasible.
- Split Ductless AC Units: Efficient, wall-mounted units that require professional installation and offer energy-efficient cooling for specific rooms or structures.
Features to Consider
- Remote Controls and Timers: Enhance convenience and energy savings, allowing temperature adjustments and scheduled shut-offs.
- Dehumidifying: Some units have dehumidifying modes, reducing humidity levels for added comfort during humid days.
- Size, Appearance, and Safety: Consider the vents, location, and safety features such as home security and fire risk prevention when choosing an AC unit.
Brands We Install: Comfortmaker, Rheem, Ruud, Trane, American Standard, and many others.
Comfortmaker
Our products are designed to deliver the best in quality, energy efficiency, and reliability, and each is 100% run-tested. We take pride in surpassing your expectations and delivering quality you can feel. Every Comfortmaker product is backed by exceptional warranties that give you additional comfort.
TRANE
Keep your home cool and comfortable when the weather gets hot. Air conditioner systems are great at cooling homes in hot and mild climates, and provide chilly comfort in the height of summer.
What to look for: Energy efficiency, cost, noise level, cooling stages
RHEEM
Chances are, the last thing you think about is your air conditioner. You just expect to be cool and comfortable. Rheem® has it covered with the finest air conditioners in the business—top-quality, innovative cooling solutions with the latest technology and dependable performance—all backed by great warranties and excellent service and support. If you have any questions on which Rheem air conditioner is the best for your home, just reach out to a trustworthy, independent Rheem Pro in your area.
Ruud
Ruud air conditioners are among the most affordable ACs in the HVAC market. No wonder many homeowners purchase Ruud central air units and then, in the course of exploitation eventually search for the best Ruud repair & service company. Nevada Residential Service heating and cooling experts have the experience and expertise to repair, replace, install, and service of all Ruud AC Units and models. We are a trustworthy and licensed Ruud HVAC contractor, if you searching for a reliable AC Company to Repair, Install, or Replace all kinds of Ruud HVAC systems and products, then you got into the right place!
American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning
Enjoy cool, comfortable air even on the hottest days. Any American Standard air conditioner you bring home, from the versatile Platinum series to the durable Silver series, is built to a higher standard to give you quality air you can rely on.