2006-07-03 03:25:09 · 5 answers · asked by sethsdadiam 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the AC guy that I just had out last week said he goes by this rough way to figure it out:
Well Insulated~ 500 sq. ft per ton
Not so Well insulated~ 400 sq. ft per ton
Hope that helps.
2006-07-03 04:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by adnerb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homes differ significantly in their cooling requirements. A ton (l2,000 btus) will cool from 400-700 square feet. So, depending upon varying conditions, 17-30 btus are required to cool one square foot of a home that has 8-ft ceilings. Skylights, windows, exposure to the sun, number of occupants, heavy in-and-out traffic, etc. are just some of the factors that cause such a significant variance.
2006-07-03 12:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by Huero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In an average height roon (approx. 10 ft.) and in a temperate climate (approx 80-90 Farenheight) it will take about 60 BTU's to cool 1 square foot properly. Good luck!
2006-07-03 12:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by PJCT2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BTU=British Thermal Unit. Not tons
2006-07-03 10:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BTU is a heat unit. Cooling is rated in 'tons'.
sorry, can't answer in the units you ask.
2006-07-03 10:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋