Adding A New AC System To Your Home

Homeowners may underestimate the numerous challenges that will come with attempting to regulate their home's temperature. To this end, upgrading to a more efficient air conditioning system can help to make it easier and more cost-effective to regulate a home's temperature.

Consider Whether A Ductless System Is Right For Your Home

For individuals that are needing to add an AC system to a small home, opting for a ductless air conditioning system can allow for a more powerful system to be installed without the need to install space-consuming ducting throughout the home. While these systems can be extremely effective for smaller homes, it may not be the best choice for those living in larger homes due to the fact that there will be more space to cool than these systems will be able to effectively handle.

Be Mindful Where The Ducting Is Placed

For homeowners that choose a system that relies on ducting, it is important to understand the role that the placement of the ducting will have on the system's effectiveness. In particular, placing the ducting near uninsulated walls can have a serious effect on its performance by exposing the ducting to heat from the exterior wall. This will also apply to ducting that is positioned near the roof. By prioritizing placing the ducting along heavily insulated walls, you can reduce this impact. In some cases, this may not be possible, and opting for insulated ducting can lessen the impact the heat has so your system runs as efficiently as possible.

Implement Temperature Zones

Meeting the cooling needs of a larger home can be challenging due to the fact that different areas of the home might need to be set to varying temperatures. One way to address this problem can be to opt for an AC system that is able to support temperature zones. These systems make it easy to set different temperatures for each area of the home. In addition to making it easier to accommodate the preferences of everyone that might be in the home, these systems can also avoid wasting energy cooling areas where you will not be spending much time.

Choose A Smart Thermostat

Having a smart thermostat can make it much easier for you to effectively manage the AC system so that you are getting the best performance from the system. For example, a smart thermostat may allow you to control the AC system remotely or to set timers on it to make sure it is only running when you are home.

Contact a local AC system installation company for more information.