By: Ben Green, Green Leaf Air
Most homeowners assume that a larger air conditioner will cool their home better, but that’s not necessarily true. On the surface, it sounds logical, but it’s not necessarily accurate. That’s because an oversized unit can make a high-performance home less comfortable, less efficient, and more expensive to operate.
As homes become better insulated and more airtight, their heating and cooling needs change. Yet many HVAC systems are still sized using outdated rules of thumb or by simply matching the old equipment’s size. The result is a system that may cool the home quickly, but struggle to control humidity, maintain consistent temperatures, and operate efficiently.
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