If you’re in need of a new air conditioning system installed in your Charlotte area home, you’ll definitely want a system with a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). As much as North Carolinians use our air conditioners, high-efficiency cooling systems can be worth every penny. Unfortunately, many homeowners are so focused on getting the most energy-efficient system (and for good reason), they don’t think much about AC installation factors that, if handled incorrectly, will prevent your new system from achieving its rated SEER number.
Size of the AC unit
Choosing the right size AC unit for your home can be a little tricky. If you install a unit that’s too small, you’ll waste a lot of energy as it struggles to cool your home during the sizzling summer afternoons. But a unit that’s too big will run in short cycles, waste energy, provide uneven cooling, and fail to adequately control humidity or filter your indoor air. Our technician will conduct a load calculation of your home to determine the right size your home or company needs.
Maintaining tight AC ducts
Air leakage in your central air system’s ductwork can account for as much as 35 percent of your overall energy loss. It is important that our HVAC technician check your ductwork for any such leaks and seal them right away. Ducts running through unconditioned areas should be insulated as well.
Good AC airflow
Our skilled technicians are able to ensure proper airflow. A distribution system suffering from low airflow may be the result of ducts that aren’t the right size for your system’s needs, restrictive ducts, or improper grilles. Another possibility is an air handler that has been improperly matched to the rest of your AC. Regardless of the reason, it’s important that you get the problem rectified to ensure optimal energy efficiency.
Correct AC refrigerant charge
Just because many homeowners overlook this important detail doesn’t mean you should. Both overcharging and undercharging your AC unit’s refrigerant can lead to poor performance. Our technician will measure the refrigerant and adjust it so it meets manufacturer specs. If the level is low, he’ll search for any leaks and repair them.
When you spend a lot of money on a new high-efficiency air conditioner, you don’t want to waste your investment with mistakes made during installation. For expert advice on AC installation factors, or for other home comfort concerns, please contact us at Patterson Heating and Air. We’ve been serving the Charlotte area since 1946.
