Simple. How much electricity air conditioners use is directly proportional to: AC capacity (tonnage). The bigger the unit, the more electricity it will use. Energy efficiency (SEER rating). AC units with high SEER ratings use less electricity than same-size units with the lower SEER rating. ...
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Example: Carrier A/C Compressor Condenser Model# 38XD12400 (same unit as used for the serial number example above), there is variation in how Carrier assigned these numbers but typically the numbers indicate either tonnage or MBTUH. This example has digits in the 4th and 5th positions (right...
Micro-channel condenser coils are the most expensive to replace at $2,500 to $5,500.How Does System Size Affect AC Condenser Pricing?The size, or tonnage, of your HVAC system has a major impact on the total cost of a condenser. If you have a larger home, you’ll need a larger ...
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The bigger the BTU, the more cooling effect an AC unit can provide. Here is an example of how you can calculate how many BTUs you need to cool down a 500 sq. ft. area with 8 feet ceilings, average sun exposure, average climate, and not including kitchen (you can find this BTU cal...