Air conditioning is a must-have in the hot climate of Surprise, Arizona. Several numbers and ratings are essential when deciding what air conditioning unit is suitable for your home, including BTU. But what is BTU, and why should you care?
What Is a BTU?
BTU is an abbreviation for British thermal unit. This measurement calculates the amount of energy a condenser can produce. BTUs are counted by temperature and energy. One BTU is the energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit.
How Do BTUs Impact Air Conditioning?
BTUs determine the amount of power an AC unit has. The higher number of BTUs, the faster your system can change the temperature in a room. A system with fewer BTUs will gradually decrease the temperature in a room whereas one with more BTUs can make a quick difference.
When you talk to our technicians at Baker Heating & Cooling, you’ll hear us talk about sizing a new cooling unit. This means not just matching the equipment for the size of the home’s square footage but checking the equipment for the house’s cooling load, which is the amount of heat that needs to be removed from the home to keep temperatures at a comfortable range. Factors considered are the home’s square footage, ceiling height, number of windows and doors, insulation, and more.
Knowing the BTUs of an air conditioner is essential during the sizing phase of the selection process. Suppose your air conditioner has a BTU rating that is too high or too low for your needs. In that case, your system will waste electricity, struggle to keep your home comfortable and experience more breakdowns because the system will not function well.
Enjoying Comprehensive Home Comfort Services in Surprise, Arizona
At Baker Heating & Cooling, our goal is to keep our customers comfortable in their homes throughout various seasons. We offer 24/7 services, have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and are certified by the EPA.
Our services include HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance. We install heat pumps and offer indoor air quality testing and improvements. Contact Baker Heating & Cooling today to experience our fast, friendly service.
