Living in San Angelo, TX, you want to be prepared when summer hits its peak temperatures. The wrong size AC unit could be costing you more than lost cool air. Read on to learn why an oversized air conditioner could be a big expense.
Too Humid and Not Cool Enough
Have you had trouble being able to cool your house down to a comfortable level? If your HVAC is too large for your home, it may work hard for a short period but leave your home too humid. You will end up paying for the work the HVAC does but not get much in return.
Not Energy-Efficient or Cost-Effective
Since a large HVAC system only runs for a short period, that might not be long enough to cool all the rooms in your home. By running the AC fast and furiously with not much result, energy is wasted, and that isn’t cost-effective. The harder your HVAC has to work, the more it will cost you on many levels.
Shortened Lifespan
If your HVAC is constantly toiling day and night, on for a while and then off until the next fitful run, it will outlive its usefulness very soon. A properly sized HVAC system for your home will run the prescribed amount of time to cool each room while cutting down humidity evenly.
Furthermore, it will be able to work efficiently both energy-wise and cost-wise. Keep track of how long your AC runs before shutting off. This can be the first step to finding out if it’s the right size for your home.
If you think your HVAC system might not be the right size for your home in San Angelo, TX, call us at Bowles Heating and Cooling. Our maintenance professionals can look at it for you, do some calculations and help you figure out the next step.
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