Why Does the Size of the Heating and Cooling System Matter?
Heating and cooling system size matters because it determines how efficiently it will heat or cool your home. When a system is undersized, it uses more energy to maintain your preferred indoor temperature.
Unfortunately, undersized systems cannot keep up with your heating and cooling needs in extreme temperatures. As a result, the system constantly runs, increasing energy usage.
On the other end of the spectrum are oversized systems. It might seem like a "no-brainer" to get the biggest heating and cooling system you can. However, oversized systems can never run at peak optimization and energy efficiency.
Instead, what occurs is the system short cycles. This is where the system runs for about five to ten minutes and shorts off mid-cycle. As a result, the system is put under more wear and tear, which shortens its useful lifespan.
Furthermore, short cycling can result in higher energy bills since the system turns on frequently to maintain the desired indoor temperature. Additionally, your home is not heated
What Size Heating and Cooling System Do I Need?
Our HVAC technicians are trained at sizing heating and cooling systems for your home using a variety of factors, including your heating and cooling needs, the HVAC system’s capacity, and the HVAC system’s loads.
System Capacity - The system capacity refers to the amount of heat or cold air the system can generate during a complete cycle.
Extreme Load - The extreme load is the system's ability to operate in extreme heat or cold.
Design Load - The design load relates to standard constants, like the square footage of your home, its layout, the amount of insulation, and how the ductwork is installed.
By evaluating these different factors, our HVAC technicians can determine the best size heating and cooling system to meet your needs and not be undersized or oversized.
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Reasons for AC Repair
Before calling one of our AC repair technicians for service in Elkins Park, Jenkintown, Abington, Doylestown, Horsham, or the surrounding areas, check these things yourself to see if that is the problem.
- Dirty Air Filter - When the air filter is dirty, the AC system will work harder and may not be able to keep your home cool. So, check your air filter, and if it is dirty, replace it.
- Thermostat - Check your thermostat to ensure the AC is turned on, and it is turned down low enough for the system to turn on.
- Breaker Switch - Verify the breaker switch was not blown. If it is, reset it. If it blows again, then you should call us for AC repair service.
When to Call an AC Repair Technician
Resolving more complex AC system problems will require an AC repair service call, including the following:
- The blower motor or outside unit fan is not working. There could be a wiring issue, or the motor that operates the blower or fan needs replacing.
- The evaporator coils are frozen. When the evaporator coils freeze, it indicates there is an airflow problem. This could be from a dirty air filter, dirty compressor fins, or low refrigerant.
- The evaporator coils are damaged. If the evaporator coils are cracked or damaged, they will not function correctly, and your air conditioner will be unable to cool your house.
- There is a wiring problem. There are wires that run from the breaker box to the unit and thermostat. There are also wires that run from the thermostat to the outside unit. Sometimes wiring can come loose or become damaged, so it no longer works correctly.
- There is a blown AC fuse. Some outdoor units have a fuse inside them. If the fuse blows, then the AC will not work.
- The refrigerant level is low. Low refrigerant levels often indicate there is a leak somewhere in the system. If the leak is in your evaporator coils, it may be more cost-effective to have your AC replaced instead of repaired.
- The AC is unable to keep your house cool. This problem could be caused by low refrigerant levels, faulty evaporator coils, or your AC is 10 or more years old.