{"id":796,"date":"2015-08-31T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T15:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=796"},"modified":"2015-08-26T20:34:49","modified_gmt":"2015-08-27T00:34:49","slug":"what-factors-go-into-air-conditioning-sizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/what-factors-go-into-air-conditioning-sizing\/","title":{"rendered":"What Factors Go Into Air Conditioning Sizing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re purchasing a new air conditioner, you need to know how powerful it should be to adequately cool your home. Undersized air conditioners simple won\u2019t do the job, while oversized ones will short cycle \u2013 turning on and off too rapidly \u2013 which wastes power and adds undue strain on the system. (Air conditioners use most of their power starting up and shutting down, which is why you want yours to run for at least 15 minutes every time it turns on.) Both of those situations can cost you a great deal of money in monthly bills and add to the risk of a breakdown, which is a serious concern here in Hammond, LA, where our summers are blisteringly hot. A good technician can perform proper calculations on your home to determine the properly sized air conditioner<\/a> for you. But what factors go into air conditioner sizing? Here\u2019s a quick rundown.<\/p>\n