Selecting an Efficient A/C Unit for a New Home

Worried about the impending hot summer? Is your home's air conditioning system on its last leg? A new air conditioning system may feel like a difficult project. The variety of alternatives available offers a wide array of options. To assist you in sorting through the information available, we've put up a comprehensive guide that will help.

Right size A/C for your space: When it comes to selecting an air conditioner, size is extremely important. A unit that is too big will cool the air but leave it damp and clammy. A unit that is too little will have to work overtime to maintain the selected temperature, resulting in higher energy costs. The selection of a suitable air conditioner depends on many factors.

Air conditioners are measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs), with the amount of cooling capacity determined by the square footage of the living space to be cooled. This air conditioning chart will assist you in determining which air conditioner is right for your room. (Thiele, 2021)

Choosing the right type of A/C: The only way to determine for sure is to conduct research on the various types of systems and select the ones that offer you the most benefits. Take into account the benefits and see what you can accomplish with your home.

The different AC types are as follows:

• Central Air Conditioner

• Ductless Mini-Split

• Window Air Conditioner

• Portable Air Conditioner

• Floor Mounted AC

• Hybrid / Dual Fuel Air Conditioner

• Smart Air Conditioner

• Geothermal Air Conditioner

If you're stumped, you'll need to contact Texas Comfort Solutions. We'll do our best to answer any questions and make suggestions based on your requirements.

High EER and SEER ratings: The two closely related (but not interchangeable) energy efficiency ratings are a measurement of a specific unit's power consumption in BTUs. Meanwhile, the acronym EER stands for "energy efficiency rating," and SEER stands for "seasonal energy efficiency rating." Overall, a higher score indicates greater efficacy, with SEER and EER values offered for both room and central air-conditioners.

Choosing the right brand:

It's tough, especially for a non-industry expert, to determine which air conditioning brand is the best. The truth is that each type of air conditioner has its own set of strengths and drawbacks. We see lots of advantages in the Trane XR14 unit.

The tagline "It's difficult to stop a Trane" has endured for years because of its reliability. Tranes' reputation for durability is largely due to well-made components, and excellent customer service.

The XR14 is a smart alternative for your home's cooling needs. It's a great balance of efficiency and price.

• SEER rating of up to 16 cools your home and can lower cooling costs even on the hottest days

• Tested materials and components for dependable performance

• Fully compatible with Trane CleanEffects® Whole Home Air Cleaner advanced whole-home air cleaner

Consider Efficiency: When it comes to choosing the best air conditioner for your house, look for the blue ENERGY STAR® seal of approval. This seal verifies that this product has met or exceeded higher efficiency requirements than other comparable models.

There is a huge carbon footprint to running an a/c unit. “At current rates, Saudi Arabia will be using more energy to run air-conditioners in 2030 than it now exports as oil.” International Energy Agency (IEA) figures that running AC now produces 4 billion tons of CO2 annually or 12 percent of the total.

What Texas Comfort Solutions Offers You

Texas Comfort Solutions is focused and committed to giving you expert HVAC services at a fair price. We’re a local veteran and family-owned business dedicated to treating you and your home with care, respect, and integrity. Our team of reliable and experienced technicians have3 been repairing, maintaining, and installing HVAC systems in the Houston area since 2004.

Whether you’re looking for a system check-up or a completely new system upgrade, we’re here to help you with all your air conditioning and heating needs. To get in touch with us, visit https://www.txcomsol.com/ or call us at (832) 597-4191.

Work Cited

1. Thiele, T. (2021, June 8). Window Air Conditioning Chart (btus for room size). The Spruce. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.thespruce.com/air-conditioning-chart-1152654