How Do You Choose A Central A/C Unit?
When building a new home or updating an old home, it’s important to select the right air conditioning (A/C) unit. Window air conditioners are common, but they usually only provide cooling benefits to a portion of a house. Portable air conditioners are becoming more common, but they, too, only cool a portion of a house. Central air conditioning units, however, can effectively cool an entire house. Additionally, central air conditioning units can increase the resale value of a home. By following a few simple guidelines, you can select the right air conditioning unit for your needs. Determine the type of central air conditioning unit that is best for your home. There are two primary types: split systems and packaged units. A split system consists of two containers: an outdoor container and an indoor container. The outdoor container houses the condenser and compressor. The indoor container houses the furnace and heat pump. Split systems are good for homes that currently have an inside furn