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Updating Your HVAC Unit

Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my paternal grandmother’s home during the hot summer months. I grew up in the southern United States where the temperatures routinely soared to the triple digits on some summer days. Unfortunately, my grandmother only had one small window air conditioning unit in her sprawling farmhouse. On particularly hot days, my grandmother, my numerous cousins, and I would hover around this tiny air conditioning system all day long. Sadly, my dear grandmother died before she had the opportunity to update her HVAC unit. If you’re tired of using inadequate window air conditioners, consider replacing them with a central heating and air conditioning unit. On this blog, you will discover the many benefits of choosing a central heating and air conditioning system.

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What Changes Can Affect Your Air Conditioning Needs?

When you install a new air conditioner, you shouldn't always get an exact replacement. There are several potential changes to your home that could have changed your air conditioning needs.

Home Additions or Renovations

Home additions or renovations can have a significant impact on your air conditioning needs. When you increase the square footage of your home, your existing cooling system may struggle to meet the higher demand. Additional rooms or expanded spaces can lead to uneven cooling or inadequate temperature control throughout your home.

It's essential to assess the changes and determine if your current air conditioner is capable of meeting the increased cooling load. In some cases, you may need to upgrade to a more powerful unit or consider installing additional air conditioning units to ensure optimal comfort and efficiency in your newly renovated or expanded space.

Insulation Upgrades

Upgrading your home's insulation can greatly affect your air conditioning needs. Improved insulation helps to maintain a more consistent indoor temperature by reducing heat transfer between your home and the outside environment.

By minimizing the amount of heat that enters or escapes your home, enhanced insulation reduces the workload on your air conditioning system. This means your air conditioner won't need to run as frequently or work as hard to maintain the desired temperature. As a result, you may need a smaller capacity air conditioner.

Window Replacements

Replacing your windows can significantly impact your air conditioning needs by influencing heat gain and loss within your home. Older windows, especially those with single-pane glass, tend to be less energy-efficient and allow for more heat transfer. This can result in increased cooling requirements as your air conditioner needs to compensate for the heat entering your home.

By upgrading to energy-efficient windows with double-pane glass or insulated frames, you can reduce heat transfer and improve your home's overall energy efficiency. This, in turn, can lead to reduced cooling demands and potentially lower energy consumption.

Occupancy Changes

Changes in occupancy can have an impact on your air conditioning needs. When the number of occupants in your home increases, such as with additional family members or frequent visitors, the cooling demands also rise. More people generate additional heat, requiring your air conditioning system to work harder to maintain a comfortable indoor environment.

On the other hand, if the number of occupants decreases, your cooling requirements may diminish. It's important to consider the occupancy changes and evaluate if your current air conditioning system is appropriately sized to meet the new demand.

Contact a local company to learn more about air conditioning installation.


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