What is an Air Conditioning Load Calculation?

If you are thinking through buying a new air conditioner or looking in to the performance of your present system, one of the first things to consider is a load calculation. 

What exactly does that mean? Essentially, it comes down to being sure that you get an appropriately-sized system for your home. Buying the wrong size or type can have a lot of effects from the inability to keep your house cool to working so hard that it lowers its lifecycle. 

Every home is distinct; home size, number of windows and type, insulation and even the direction the home faces are important considerations. Bigger isn’t always better. It isn’t the most wise to buy an air conditioner that is larger than what’s required for your home. The equipment could cost more and you’ll be paying to use a system that is more than what’s needed. Air conditioners also help to decrease humidity levels in the home and an oversized system won’t be able to properly dehumidify the air which can also lead to poor indoor air quality. 

You also don’t want a model that is too little and unable to keep up. Not only does this play a role in the cooling of your home during the warmer seasons, but it’ll also make the unit work more. 

With a number of different models and sizes, it can be a bear to know where to start. Fortunately, this isn’t something you need to take care of on your own. The Expert team at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning can provide you with a full load calculation assessment on your home. The heating and cooling load calculation takes into account the home’s structure, roof, windows, direction and location to decide the size and type of equipment you’ll need. Any company that won’t provide this detailed analysis can’t properly offer an accurate quote for the replacement of your air conditioner or even offer you the best more accurate price of a new system. 

Not only does this assessment help determine which system is best for you, but it will also help you get the extra savings of high-efficiency products. You may not think to think about utility costs when making your budget, but researching more efficient air conditioners and what it can provide will have a positive impact on your family’s budget. Our professionals can walk you through what you’ll need to live comfortably in your home and share some thoughts on how to lower energy usage through a number of features available. 

Whether you need a new air conditioning system or looking to boost your home’s efficiency and comfort level, the experts at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning in Calgary are happy to help. You can call us at 403-279-5760 or easily request an appointment with our online scheduler.