Not all air conditioners perform equally in your home. To get the correct temperature in the most efficient way, your home should be studied by an engineering consultant who will determine the size air conditioning system you need. Many factors figure into calculating the size. Poudre Valley Air knows all of factors to be studied.
The primary task of the engineering consultant from Air Conditioners in Fort Collins CO is to determine what factors in your home and outside your home will affect the amount of cooling an air conditioning unit needs to provide. He will measure the inside of your home and check the insulation. The number and size of the windows will be figured into the recommendation as will the type of glass in the windows. Some glass will retain the air temperature better while other glass will reflect the heat better making it easier to cool the home and keep it cool. The engineering consultant will check the duct work for the proper routing and size.
The position of the home on the lot will be a factor in considering how much sun the home gets. The type of roofing material will be considered for its emissivity level. The insulation in the attic will be important. The amount of shade trees on the lot is a consideration since shade can help keep the home cooler.
When all of the data has been analyzed it will provide the engineering consultant with the ability to formulate a recommendation for the homeowners on the size and type of air conditioner required. Proper sizing and installation are key to air conditioner efficiency. A unit that is too large will not remove humidity adequately. A unit that is too small will not be able to produce a comfortable temperature on the hottest days. Air Conditioners in Fort Collins CO will be able to work with this recommendation.
Purchase a unit with a high efficiency rating. Air conditioning systems are rated to reflect their seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER). The SEER indicates the energy needed to provide the desired level of cooling. A SEER minimum level of 13 is allowed today. Always ask for the ENERGY STAR® label and only look at units with SEER ratings of 13 or higher. Using air conditioning systems with a higher SEER ratings will save you more in energy costs.
