Posts Tagged “AC capacity”

AC Cooling Capacity Is Stated in ‘Tons’ but What Does That Mean?

You may have heard the word “ton” used in reference to the size of a central air conditioning system, then made the understandable error of figuring that a ton, in this reference, means what it means in nearly every other technical context, 2,000 pounds. That’s not the case, however. In the AC context, a ton […]Read More

For Home Furnace Installation, Work With the Right Contractor

If there’s one household job that you want to see done right, it’s installing a furnace. For a variety of reasons, it’s essential that your installer has the know-how, credentials and experience to recommend the correct furnace for your home, both in terms of efficiency level and capacity. A furnace that’s either too big or too small runs the risk of wasting energy, stressing parts, and not properly heating your home. As for energy efficiency, you’ll probably want a furnace that uses as little fuel as possible to do the job, without breaking your budget when you buy it.