There are times throughout our life that we will need to make large purchases. Sometimes we have thought about these purchases for months or years and know exactly what we want to purchase. Other times these purchases sneak up on us or come up unexpectedly. When that happens finding the time to research can be hard to do in a hurry. One example of this might be when you need to purchase a new air conditioning unit. North Country Aire wants to help you with your research on a new air conditioning unit today by taking about some things that you will want to consider when you go to make your purchase.
SEER; Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioner for Your Home
One of the things at the top of the list for most consumers when they are purchasing an air conditioning unit is how energy efficient it is. So let’s talk about how energy efficiency is determined when it comes to air conditioning units. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is how air conditioning efficiency is evaluated. The higher the SEER value is, the more efficient the unit will be. Federal regulations require that all new air conditioners have a minimum of 13 SEER. Some experts suggest that you purchase a unit with a SEER rating between 14 and 16.
What Size Central Air Conditioner Do I Need?
In addition to energy efficiency you will also need to decide how big of a unit you need to purchase. Air conditioner size is measured by tons. A ton in air conditioning units is not the same as a ton of weight. When you are talking about an air conditioner a ton is a measurement of the cool power of the unit. Many people think that the larger the air conditioning unit is the better it will cool your home but this is not true. The size of your home will determine the tonnage of air conditioning unit you will want to purchase. To accurately decide what tonnage your air conditioner should be you should have one of our technicians here at North Country Aire come out and take a look at your home. Our technicians will use the location of your unit, insulation in your home, square footage of your home, and other factors as they help you determine what size of unit you should purchase.
Top Rated Amana Air Conditioner
Once you know what tonnage and SEER rating you are looking for in your air conditioning unit you are ready to start shopping. We frequently get asked how much you can anticipate spending on an air conditioning unit. This amount will vary but you can anticipate spending somewhere between $5,000 and $9,000 on your new air conditioning unit. You will want to take time to research different companies of air conditioning brands. Each brand will have features that are enticing to consumers. At the end of the day you will want to look at the SEER rating, customer reviews, and reliability of the air conditioning unit. One of our technicians would be happy to discuss some different options with you. Our preferred brand is Amana with the best standard warranty protection!
Central Air Conditioning Repairs, Installation & Replacement & More in Cambridge, St Francis, Oak Grove, North Branch & Greater Isanti, Minnesota
After you have purchased your unit we can help you with the installation of your new unit. Making sure that your air conditioning unit is properly installed is extremely important. If an amazing unit if installed improperly it will not work as well as it should. Make sure that you use one of our technicians here at North Country Aire for the best results. Contact us today!