Before any work begins on installing your AC, you need to ask the HVAC expert how much cooling your house needs. Buying a system that’s too small will, of course, not keep your home cool. However, buying one that’s too large wastes money and stresses the system as it cycles on and off too frequently. The amount of cooling your home needs is expressed in British thermal units, or BTUs. This is how much energy it takes to raise the temperature of a pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Check Out the Air Conditioning Installer First
Air conditioning installation a complex job. Make sure that your air conditioning installer has a license to install HVAC equipment. You also need to make sure that the company has insurance. They should also offer to send an HVAC professional to your home after about a month to make sure all is working as it should be.
What Type of Air Conditioning Is Best for Your Home?
There are several different types of air conditioning to choose from. You might opt for central air conditioning, a mini-split ducted system, or a ductless mini-split. Your HVAC professional will be able to tell you which type of air conditioning is ideal for your residence.
How Much Will AC Installation Cost?
The rule of thumb for AC installation, as with just about anything else, is to choose the best system for your home that you can afford. This is why one of the first things you’ll need to ask the air conditioning installer is how much your system is going to cost. That way, if it’s way beyond your budget, you can shop around for a less expensive system that can deliver just about the same cooling power.
Ask About the Warranty
The system that you have installed should come with a warranty. If it doesn’t, you should not have it installed. If it has a warranty, ask your installer how long it lasts and what you, as the owner, need to do to keep it in force. For example, some warranties require that you have routine troubleshooting and maintenance done on your air conditioning system annually.
Trust Local Professionals With Your AC Installation
Having air conditioning installed in your home is an important job. The right air conditioning system can make the difference between your home being cool and comfortable during the hottest summer or your house being uninhabitable. To learn more about the questions you need to ask your AC installation provider, get in touch with us at C&C Myers of Charleston, SC.
