Unless you live way up north, it’s pretty hard to get through summer with just iced tea and a box fan. An intricate air conditioning system is the only effective cooling option when outdoor temperatures exceed 85 degrees. However, it’s crucial to choose the right kind of air conditioner for your home.
Regardless of the outdoor temperature, a central air system can easily cool your entire home. A window unit has the same cooling capacity when it’s placed in a small room with the door shut. However, it may only reduce the temperature slightly if you use it to cool an entire apartment, house or condo unit.
Keep in mind, though, that generally even the best air conditioning systems can only reduce a home’s temperature by about 20 degrees.
It’s crucial to think about your home’s humidity level as well. Any temperature will feel much warmer if the air contains too much moisture. Central cooling systems and window units significantly decrease the amount of humidity; this makes a big difference in muggy weather.
The best option largely depends on your local climate. Here in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads and Williamsburg, we experience a great deal of hot, humid weather. The temperature has been known to exceed 100 degrees on occasion. This means that window units often prove inadequate. Central air systems generally provide greater cooling when temperatures exceed 94 degrees.
When you decide what type of air conditioning to use, be sure to consider other factors as well. All options have varying effects on indoor noise levels and maintenance costs. It’s best to order the equipment from a reputable supplier with experienced technicians.
At A-1 American Services, we provide dependable, efficient heating and cooling solutions. We also offer the most professional plumbing repair services that Hampton Roads has to offer. A-1 American Services gives you personalized attention based on the specifications of the home and the demands of your family. We will help you select the best ac system suited for your needs and then proceed to install a new central air system that is tailor made for you.
A-1 American provides air conditioning, heating and plumbing services, like air conditioning repair needs, service and new equipment installation to homes and businesses in the Hampton Roads Virginia cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News and Hampton and north into Williamsburg. A-1 American provides emergency service and repair, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. A-1 American charges by the job, not by the hour. A-1 American prides itself on immediate response, punctuality, courtesy and customer satisfaction. Call us today: 757-425-2400
