3 Top Tips for Choosing the Right Home Cooling System

David Bradshaw
6 years ago
Categories: Air Conditioning
Tags: air conditioners, electric panel, heat pumps

As a homeowner, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is to choose the right home cooling system. Different homes have different needs and requirements, after all. All Seasons, Inc., one of the most trusted air conditioning companies operating in and around the Tacoma area, shares some tips on how to choose an air cooling system for your home, whether you’re replacing an old one or buying a new system for a newly constructed home.

1. Choose the Right Size

It is important to get a cooling system of the right size as that will help you save on energy costs in the long run and ensure adequate indoor comfort. Having the wrong-sized system can lead to various problems. A properly sized cooling system is ideal because one that is too big may cool your home quickly but it will not be running long enough to remove excess moisture in the air or humidity. On the other hand, one that is too small will have to work harder to be able to cool your home thoroughly, consume more energy than necessary and ultimately strain the system, leading to premature breakdowns.

To make sure that you get the right sized cooling system for your home, All Seasons, Inc will consider your home’s floor area, as well as its average temperature and humidity levels.

2. Consider Energy Efficiency

High energy efficiency ratings are an indicator of a good product. Reliable cooling and furnace companies, such as All Seasons, Inc., offer and install products that carry the ENERGY STAR® label, ensuring you are only provided with choices certified to be energy-efficient.

3. Get to Know Your Options

There are different types of air conditioners. To find the right home cooling system, you need to know what your options are and what they can bring to the table.

Central Air Conditioners – The most commonly used system in the U.S., central air conditioners circulate cool air through a complex system of supply ducts and return registers. Indoor air warms as it passes through the system but it is cooled again before being released back into the home. Central air conditioners are available as either split or packaged systems.
Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioners – These cooling systems have air cooling units and heat pump systems located outside the home. They also don’t require ductwork because of their size.
Heat Pumps – These are split-type systems used to both cool and heat the home. Commonly available as air source and geothermal heat pumps, they provide cool air in the summer and warmth in the winter gives cool air in summer and warm air in winter.

At All Seasons, Inc., one of the top electric panel companies in Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and nearby WA communities, we carry some of the best air cooling systems in the market today, helping guarantee you’ll get the most out of your investment. To learn more about choosing the right home cooling system, just give us a call at (253) 879-9144. Schedule a FREE consultation today!