The term ton is utilised many times in the HVAC industry as a size or ability indicator. Contractors typically can refer to a ton when letting a home-owner know size or ability of the component or equipment being provided. The unit ton is employed in refrigeration and air conditioning to determine heat absorption. Prior to the introduction of mechanised refrigeration, cooling was accomplished by providing ice. Putting in one ton of refrigeration changed the every day delivery of one ton of ice.” The North American standard of a ton is equal to 12,000 BTU.
Most homeowners confuse size for capacity. The appropriate ability of your air conditioner should be determined by an heating and cooling specialist. A professional should to have the equipment and experience to figure out the proper capability air conditioner for your home’s needs. By performing a Manual J or Load Calculation it will help to establish the requirements of the home. This calculation takes into account the building materials and other key components that result in a calculated BTU need for the space .
If your air conditioner has too much capability or is over sized then it could result in mold and bacteria developing in your home. Your air conditioner ought to keep up with the cooling requirements of the space. At the same time it can’t be delivering to much cold air into short a time. This causes your air conditioner to short cycle, preventing enough humidity to be extracted from your household.
If you have been comfy then you most likely have a correctly sized system. There are excellent new improvements in the performance of new air conditioners that can improve considerably with both capability and removal of humidity. Two-stage air conditioners have the capability to regulate their capacity and extract additional humidity then conventional single-stage air conditioners. Many HVAC experts are listed in directories like on www.airconditionerfeatures.com or the Better Business Bureau. You should contact a respected contractor that can help determine the proper size for your next air conditioner.
