Litchfield Park AC Installation Team
Before you even start looking for a new AC system, you need to determine what you need from it. There are several factors you must consider, including your indoor air quality, home size and layout, energy-efficiency goals, presence of pets, number of household members, convenience features, and budget. Certain aspects can be challenging to assess by yourself, like how your home’s orientation to the sun impacts cooling efficiency or whether your insulation is adequate for optimal performance.
Professional technicians can use industry-specific calculations to account for all these factors and more. In turn, that helps you determine the size of the best AC for your home or the appropriate cooling capacity your entire space needs. With a number in mind, the next step is to pick your preferred system type.
Central air conditioners rely on ducts to supply cool air throughout the entire house. They are best for larger homes with open floor plans or multiple rooms that require relatively uniform cooling. Ductless mini-split ACs don’t use ducts. Instead, they have one outdoor unit that connects to multiple indoor units via a conduit. This conduit houses refrigerant lines, electrical wiring, and a condensate drain. They’re an excellent solution for homes without existing ductwork, multi-story houses, or spaces with varying cooling needs.
Many condos and apartments have limited space for indoor or outdoor units, making packaged systems a good option. All components (compressor, condenser, evaporator, and air handler) are in a single cabinet, and technicians often place them on a rooftop or concrete slab next to the building. Ducts connect directly to the unit, distributing cooled air throughout the home.
Installing an AC typically takes four to eight hours. Afterward, your AC technician, in your presence, will run the system for around 30 minutes so you can verify that everything is working properly.
Consider an AC upgrade under the following circumstances.
- Old age
- Insufficient cooling
- Excessive energy consumption
- Frequent need for repairs