Air conditioners aren’t one-size-fits-all. In fact, if you get the wrong-sized HVAC system for your Brunswick, GA, home, there are a variety of issues that can crop up. Read on for some of the signs that your HVAC system is the wrong size for your house.
High Utility Bills
If the system installed is too large, it’ll use more energy to achieve the desired temperatures. On the other hand, when it’s too small for your property, it takes longer to achieve the same temperature, leading to more energy consumption.
A spike in your utility bills doesn’t necessarily point toward the size of your HVAC system, though; it can also stem from an old or poorly maintained unit. However, if your system isn’t old and you keep up with regular system maintenance appointments, it’s possible that your HVAC system is improperly sized.
Reduced Indoor Comfort
When an HVAC system is too large for your home, it’ll get to the temperature you set faster than expected. While that sounds like a good thing, it actually presents a variety of problems, including trouble with regulating your home’s humidity levels. According to the Mayo Clinic, your home’s humidity should be between 30% and 50%, with levels below or above that range contributing to a variety of problems.
Humidity isn’t the only factor in play here, either; a too-small HVAC system will struggle to actually cool down your home, while oversized ones might do it too fast in certain areas. This can contribute to a variety of hot and cold spots around the house instead of an even, comfortable temperature.
Frequent Breakdowns
As mentioned earlier, a small-sized system takes longer to achieve the intended temperatures. As a result, your system will endure more wear and tear, which leads to a need for more frequent repairs.
Conversely, an overlarge HVAC system can short cycle, reaching the required temperature way too quickly. Air conditioner manufacturers design HVAC systems to run approximately three 15-to-20-minute cycles each hour. Anything other than that can also contribute to accelerated wear and tear.
For decades, we’ve been offering residential and commercial HVAC services in and around Brunswick, GA. We are your go-to HVAC contractor when you need repairs, maintenance and installation services. Contact Ed’s Comfort Solutions to schedule a correctly sized HVAC installation today.
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