Selecting an air conditioner for your home is a big decision. It’s an important investment today. It will play a important role in your home energy expenses for many years to come. And when the Miami summer heat is at its worst, you’ll want your family to have the best, most reliable air conditioning comfort possible. Here are a few things to consider.
What do good central air units have in common?
How can I be sure my Unit is the right size?
Which air conditioners are energy efficient?
Are some air conditioners built better than others?
What should I look for in a contractor?
What do good central air units have in common?
The best AC units are efficient, operating on minimal electricity to keep utility bills down. They provide steady, dependable performance year after year when properly maintained. Good systems are quiet, long-lasting and low in service needs.
How can I be sure my Unit is the right size?
Most know, an air conditioner that’s too small won’t keep your home properly cooled. But what many don’t realize is that an oversized system will cycle (turn on and off) more than necessary, wasting expensive energy and possibly putting undue strain on the compressor among other things.
A good contractor will determine the optimum size for your home by making a careful study of your air conditioning requirements. Window dimensions and exposure. Floor space, insulation and local climate. Heat-generating appliances. The direction your home faces. Even the amount of your home’s exterior shaded by trees.
The contractor will specify the cooling capacity of the system in either Btu/h (British thermal units of heat removed per hour) or refrigeration tons (one ton being equal to 12,000 Btu/h).
Which air conditioners are energy efficient?
Today’s air conditioner manufacturers are required by law to evaluate and rate their equipment according to its energy efficiency. This rating is known in the industry as a SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.
The higher the SEER, the more efficient the equipment.
Most new homes with central air conditioning come equipped with a standard builder’s model. However, when replacement becomes necessary, property owners can upgrade their air conditioning system by specifying a more energy-efficient system.
All Air Conditioning manufacturers offer High Efficiency modelels, for example, if a ac unit has a SEER of 18.00, its among the highest available. It’s significantly higher than today’s standard models, many of which carry SEER’s of at least 13.
High SEER models are generally more expensive, but can easily make up the difference by reducing your home energy bills over the long run.
Are some air conditioners built better than others?
The compressor is the heart of a air conditioning condensing unit. On a hot day, it works very hard. Miami AC Experts install the highly advanced scroll compressor in every air conditioning condensing unit we install. Scroll Compressors are recognized by the industry as the leader in reliability, efficiency and quiet operation.
Other features to look for include louvered steel cabinets that protect the coils from damage and expensive repair bills.
Also, with some condensing units, the fan can be another source of bothersome noise. Rheem, Carrier & Trane units have a grill design that minimizes air restriction for quieter fan operation.
What should I look for in a contractor?
Dependability. Miami AC Experts: a contractor you see in your community. You want a contractor who’s close by to provide you faster, more convenient service. We are 100% Miami!
One way to be sure you’ll get good service is to contact a neighborhood contractor like Miami AC Experts.
We offer knowledgeable, dependable, and as good as any you’ll find in the business. Give us a call (305.414.4202) or click here to get more information today!