what size ac unit should be in a 1200 sq. foot mobile home?

Answer 1

The most important question necessary to correctly answer your question is where is the home? To properly determine the correct size for you area, download the Manufactured Housing Research Alliance sizing charts from the web at http://www.mhrahome.org/media/sizing/guidelines.pdf Find your state on the maps, then your county or area to get the sizing group number. Follow the line across to the right to the 1121 to 1280 sq ft HUD column and you will have the correct size A/C unit for your area. Improper sizing will cause many problems. Too small and of course your home will not cool properly. Too large and the unit will not dehumidify your home properly (And of course the smaller the unit, the less it will cost you). In the United States, the charts show sizes from 1.5 tons to 4 tons for your size home. Good Luck!

Answer 2

It depends on how well insulated it is. Most brands of AC units will say,,, for up to 1200 sq ft. I it is a well insulated Mobile home this should be adequate if it is not go for a bigger one. Also keep in mind any electrical limitations, some of the larger ones will need a 240 volt plug in

Answer 3

Myself, I would get two 5000 BTU units and put them at either end. They are much easier to move, store, and mount. And they run on 115V.

If you put a unit in the center of the mobile home, it may not reach the back bedroom(s) so well.

Answer 4

A 3 to 5 ton unit should do the trick.

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Answer 5

a/c size=30btu/hr/sqft*1200sqft=36000btu/hr
or 36000/1200=3 tons

Answer 6

around 10,000 to 12,000 btu should do nicely...make sure you buy the proper violtage...are you running 120v or 240 v...good luck frosty