Month: June 2020

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What Are Some Key Air Conditioning Terms I Should Know?

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You don’t need to be an HVAC technician to learn about some of the key air conditioning terms to better help you understand how your AC cools your home. There are several different types of systems, including central air conditioners, packaged systems, and ductless air conditioners.

No matter what type of system you have installed in your home, air conditioners all function similarly.

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1. Thermostat: The thermostat is what you use to let the AC unit know how cool you want to maintain your home. On ductless air conditioners, you can often use air conditioner remotes to change the thermostat.

2. SEER Rating: The SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating is how efficient the AC is at keeping your home cool while providing energy efficiency.

3. MERV Rating: The MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) refers to air filters and their efficiency to remove allergens, pet dander, dust, etc., from the air. The higher the MERV rating, the more efficient the filter.

4. AC Condenser: This is the part of the AC that removes heat from the home. If you place your hand on the AC unit, the condenser will be located on the part that feels hot.

5. Cooling Coils: These coils help create the cold air that blows out of your AC.

6. AHU (Air Handling Unit): The AHU consists of all the parts and components that make up the AC unit, including the fan, blower motor, cooling coils, condenser, and so on.

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7. Evaporator: The evaporator absorbs heat from the air that was drawn into the system from inside your home and helps cool it.

8. Compressor: The AC compressor is what pumps the coolant into the cooling coils and makes the air cold.

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Air Conditioner Sizing: How Do I Find the Right Size AC Unit for My Room?

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With summer almost here and warmer temperatures already occurring in many places of the country, now is the time to replace your air conditioner with a new energy-efficient model with modern features like remote controls.

When selecting a new unit, you need to spend some time evaluating air conditioner sizing to ensure you get the right size unit capable of cooling your room. The first thing you need to do is measure the size of the room.

If you purchase a unit that is too small, it will struggle to effectively cool the room. Conversely, purchasing a unit that is too big will cause it to cool quickly and will create humidity.

Calculating the Size of a Window or Indoor AC Unit

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Window and indoor units’ cooling capacity is rated in British Thermal Units (BTUs). You will need to calculate 20 BTUs per square foot. For example, if you have a 10-foot x 20-foot room, it is 200 square feet. So, you would want a unit that provides 4,000 BTUs.

However, there are a few exceptions. If the room gets direct sunlight, then you want to add another 10{8c8ae2a71b30a2d8c6f534038a85ab39be2a915945a2526b1de25039d71b9e11} to the capacity. You should also add 600 BTUs for each additional person that occupies the room over two. If you are putting the unit in your kitchen, you will want to add another 4,000 BTUs since the stove, microwave, cooktop, and refrigerator all generate heat.

Furthermore, you need to include all open space between rooms that are not divided. So, if you have an open floor plan without any division between the dining room and living room, you need to calculate the total square feet if you expect a single AC unit to cool both spaces space.

Using this information as a guide, you are sure to find the right size AC unit for your room. If you want extra remote controls or need a replacement AC unit remote control, please feel free to shop our online store or contact Replacement Remotes at 855-573-6683 today!