What You Need to Know When Looking for a New AC
Don't feel bad that the time has come to purchase a new air conditioner. If your previous AC was 10 years or older, you might find that newer models come with many innovations. Look at your upcoming shopping experience as a chance to make a long-overdue upgrade. Avoid rushing into making a purchasing decision, though. Follow a few points to make sure that you buy the right AC for your home.
Match the Air Conditioner to Your Home's Size and Orientation
Consider it vital to purchase an appropriately sized air conditioner for your house. Speak with a professional about matching your interior's square footage to the right unit. If the system is too small, it may run forever to cool things down, and that will drive up energy bills immensely. An oversized unit may shut on and off repeatedly and cause other hassles. You'll also want to consider your home's orientation. While a south-facing property is great for natural light and boosting warmth in the winter months, it can also be harder to cool during the summer. Be sure to discuss this with your installation professional so that you can get an efficient heat exchanger to keep the warm air from driving up your indoor temperature. Ensuring the right air exchange rate will also help to regulate temps while facilitating good indoor air quality. New River Heating & Air wants all Radford residents and those of nearby areas to know that our company handles AC installations and can answer any questions you have about square footage, property orientation, and heat exchange. Commercial properties can call for assistance, too.
Check Out the Energy Efficiency Rating
The right-sided unit alone won't deliver energy efficiency. Quality manufacturing with an eye on efficient performance will. Review the energy rating for each air conditioning system. You don't want to waste energy from either a budgetary or an environmental perspective. Thankfully, many new models are made with energy conservation in mind.
Examine Maintenance and Warranty Specs
Does a particular model require more or less maintenance than average? Know what to expect so that you can prepare yourself for taking necessary routine maintenance steps. Look at the warranty closely as well. A generous manufacturer's warranty can save you money when an unexpected problem occurs. With the combination of a quality air conditioning system and proper installation, the chances of anything going wrong are likely to decrease. Don't let the summer arrive before your new air conditioner is in place. Call New River Heating & Air today and ask for an estimate. Our NATE-certified technicians also perform heating and cooling repairs and maintenance as well as indoor air quality work.