Keep it Cool this Summer

Winter is nearing an end. Soon, it will be time for the air conditioning systems to roar back into

action. Do you have an air conditioner? Have you moved to a new place? Is your air conditioning

system obsolete? If one of these three is true, then it’s time for a new purchase. Buying an air

conditioning system is not like buying other appliances around the house. It is one of the bigger

investments for your home and should last a long time. So, choose the air conditioning system

carefully; one that fulfils your cooling needs efficiently.

Steps to Follow

The rule of thumb is to hunt for a good contractor. Avoid falling for attractive offers made by

door-to-door salesmen promising utmost cooling efficiency. Pick a contractor based on

reliable recommendations made by friends and family. Avoid choosing them based on a

pushy salesman without all the information.

Once you’ve chosen a contractor, take his advice. The Internet is a great source of detailed

information but your contractor knows best. You can discuss research details but avoid

insisting on the size and brand. Believe that he/she will lead you to the best cooling solution

for your home.

One AC fits all is not true. You need to choose the AC according to the size of the house.

One-third to half of homes have oversized air conditioners. Contractors often install AC’s

half a ton larger than the ideal requirement. This not only increases your energy bills, but

also fails to cool your house properly. Oversized air conditioners go on and off frequently,

thus, increasing the number of kilowatt hours and also causing mechanical breakdowns.

Larger air conditioners fail to dehumidify the air as much as the smaller ones as well.

Smart contractors should consider the homes insulation, measure the size of the room,

window area, and the direction in which the house faces, to determine the right size of the

air conditioning unit required. Contractors often use sizing manuals put out by the Air

Conditioning Contractors of America to determine the appropriate size. Moreover, it is

important to consider the ability of the system to eliminate moisture from the air.

If you are replacing your HVAC system, then replace both the outdoor unit, the furnace, and

the air handler. Replacing just one of them will not provide the expected comfort level in the

house.

Assure that your duct work is not leaking. Even the best units under-perform when you have

leaking air ducts. Consider checking the air ducts while installing a new unit.

The best price may not always be the best unit. Consider taking advice from contractors who

provide efficient heating and cooling services rather than considering only price.

Contractors can not only advise the best air conditioning system for your home, but also provide

excellent heating and cooling services when required.

For more details contact:

Beantown AC

4 Stephens Street

Plymouth, MA 02360-2916

Call us at 508-830-1230

info@beantownac.com

http://beantownac.com/