Adverse weather conditions have led to equally unpleasant situations in many homes. One of the most common problems is the noticeably increasing humidity. In order to establish the proper and comfortable climate inside your home, you most probably need to install a central air conditioning system to support the cool air needs all around your house. Then again, there are factors to consider before purchasing and installing it.
Air conditioners regardless of their size operate in the same manner. They have a condenser unit and a fan and coil system, which all work together to produce cool air. Moreover, the strength of a central unit is measured in the same way as the window unit, which is through its tonnage.
The difference is on their capacity. Central conditioning units have larger components, thus they are able to deliver higher amounts of cool air in bigger spaces. But this is possible only with an incorporation of duct-work throughout the interior structure of the house.
The size of your home should be your number one consideration in deciding if a central system is a fitting choice. For smaller homes with one to two rooms would have appropriate cooled air supply with the use of individual air conditioning units. But if your house is structured otherwise, the central system would actually be a practical choice.
But how could that be? The practicality of this system relies on the price of the equipment. While it is true that a single unit would be way cheaper than the other option, it might not be enough to provide the demands for cool air in a big house. And if you would install a window unit in all the rooms, say five of them, it might just cost as much as the $4,000 central system.
Then again, note that this cost could go up to $10,000 if you do not have an existing furnace or boiler and ductwork to incorporate with the central system. And an intricate installation as this necessitates for leaving the work to an HVAC expert. One cost-saving solution is to canvass for the best priced equipment and service. Get at least three quotes for these.
Take into account the efficiency of both the equipment and the service company. For the air conditioning unit, its efficiency is typically measured through the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). Units sold in the US have at least 13 up to 22 SEER. This measure is very important as it determines the actual energy cost once the system is already installed in your home. Getting referrals from the concerned local departments or from friends or families would be the best way to score the services of the best HVAC contractor.
Lastly, you have to get an overview of the load capacity of the central system that would perfectly suit your needs. Load calculation is usually done by a professional HVAC expert, but you can do it primarily through an online air conditioning load calculator. The load would be calculated according to the specifications in your home, such as heat gain with respect to the amount of insulation; number, type and exposure of openings (windows and doors), exposure to the sun, and others.
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