Does the air in your home ever feel stuffy or thick? When the summer heat and humidity hits Virginia, most homeowners respond by lowering their thermostat. That can make you comfortable temporarily, but it doesn't do anything to solve the problem long term. Chances are, your home is uncomfortable because you don't have a properly-sized air conditioner. In the past, air conditioner units often were over-sized because HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) professionals did not have the knowledge that they do today.
HVAC contractors today understand the issues that can arise if they don't install properly-sized air conditioners in your home, and most typically will follow specific practices to help them determine the properly-sized air conditioner for a given situation:
If you want a contractor who will help you calculate your true cooling load and find the perfect air conditioner unit for your home, contact Russell's Heating & Cooling. With more than 35 years of service in and around the Hampton Roads area, we have the knowledge to help you conserve energy and cut down your energy expenses. Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about upgrading your air conditioner and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide. Russell’s Heating & Cooling services the Chesapeake, Virginia and the surrounding areas. Visit our website to see our special offers and get started today! Image via Shutterstock.com