{"id":988,"date":"2023-04-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/?p=988"},"modified":"2023-04-13T07:59:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T11:59:35","slug":"deciding-on-your-next-ac-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/deciding-on-your-next-ac-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Deciding on Your Next AC Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1342729282_1920x1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1342729282_1920x1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"air-conditioner-tools-for-installation\" class=\"wp-image-989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1342729282_1920x1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1342729282_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1342729282_1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1342729282_1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1342729282_1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Need a new air conditioner? With more options than ever before, it can be daunting to select the right one for you and your family. It\u2019s called decision fatigue, and it\u2019s real. When there are so many great choices, how do you narrow it down?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you type in \u201c<a href=\"\/services\/air-conditioning\/ac-installation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">air conditioning installation near me<\/a>\u201d, you get a bunch of results that don\u2019t really hit the nail on the head. Let\u2019s talk about finding the right AC unit for you before you head to market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider Your Home\u2019s Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get an air conditioner that\u2019s too big for your space, it\u2019s a waste of energy. If the AC is too small, it struggles, doesn\u2019t shut off, wastes more energy, and encounters damage faster than an appropriately sized unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is something that\u2019s done during a pre-installation appointment. Once you know which contractors you want to go with, the pre-installation appointment takes into account your square footage and overall home size. That will help you get the best AC unit for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look at the Long-Term Energy Savings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need to buy a new air conditioner once every 10-15 years on average, and they can last for longer with proper maintenance and care from day one. It\u2019s a big investment and time sink, so it\u2019s important to make sure you plan for the entire lifespan of your unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means where budgeting is concerned, think about how much money you\u2019ll save month-over-month as time goes on. An upfront expense now for a lower energy bill for the next 120 to 180 months seems like a pretty good investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different AC types and brands will have projected costs to operate. For example, heat pumps operate on around 50% of the total energy that a traditional central AC uses. Ask your technician about the energy efficiency benefits of all the different types of systems they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know What Lies Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve had a central air conditioner your whole life. Now, you\u2019re opting for a ductless mini split or a heat pump. There are benefits, but there\u2019s also change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you need to know what to look for in a different type of system. Be prepared for slight changes in how you approach DIY solutions, repairs, and understand how these machines differ from one another before you hard commit to one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, it\u2019s all cooling, so the changes will be very slight and nuanced. But it\u2019s still important to know all the little details of what you\u2019re getting into before you jump in with both feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Sure it\u2019s the Right One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know how these different air conditioners work, what the benefits are, and how they impact your day-to-day life, you\u2019ll be able to figure out which ones work for you and which ones don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t settle for anything less than the perfect cooling solution for your home. When you\u2019re ready to move forward with your installation, we\u2019ll be right there with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Air Supreme Heating and Air Conditioning today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your next AC unit installation as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You need a new AC, but with so many choices, which do you pick? 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