Does any one know how much sq. footage the add for a ton ac unit , ok , like if you have a 3ton , what is the most sq footage it will cool economically? thanks
2006-07-15 12:00:29 · 4 answers · asked by glitterriver 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well I can tell you this, we have 3000 sq. ft. under air with a
five ton heat pump (we are in Florida) I hope this helps.
2006-07-15 13:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A newer, well-insulated home with normal ceilings, insulated glass , tree-shaded, few occupants, ideally set up for cooling, and in the right climate might fall into the 700 Sq/Ft. per ton category. Most situations require 1 ton/500 Sq/Ft, but a really leaky situation might require 1 ton/300 Sq/Ft especially if there's glass, skylights, cathedral ceilings, revolving doors, and other sources of infiltration. If you could find someone with a home very similar to yours, you might ask the owners what size they have and if they are happy with it's performance. Good luck.
2006-07-16 10:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by Huero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One ton for every 1000 sq ft. This is a minimum. I'd upsize by at least 25% to avoid the bitter disappointment of not being able to get cool when global warming takes over in 25,000 years.
Seriously, you could consult tables of HVAC requirements for your area and find this out. How about you call a local HVAC place and ask some questions? Go for it!
2006-07-15 20:52:29 · answer #3 · answered by christopher s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There sure are a lot of people who think HVAC is something that can be done by "Uncle Bobs a/c and lawn care", down the street. Sure you can do 1.5 to 2 tons per 1000, but if you want to do it and save on your heating and cooling bill and provide you with comfort, then you need professional help. This is a very easy calculation if you follow the rules of manual J, if you do not then what you buy is what you get.
2006-07-15 21:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋