Looking for rebates on a new air conditioner? It's a click away. There are many perks of choosing an air conditioning unit that goes above and beyond in terms of efficiency and home comfort additions and home comfort additions - including rebates. Find an air conditioner that qualifies for a manufacturer rebate Looking for a high-efficiency air conditioner for your home? Not only can a budget-friendly, high-efficiency air conditioner provide great cooling capabilities, it can help you save money on your utility bills as well. Find a high-efficiency air conditioner Find an extra-high efficiency air conditioner Just look for the ENERGY STAR label. Central air conditioners that are ENERGY STAR certified meet or exceed Department of Energy Standards for high-efficiency equipment. Find an ENERGY STAR certified air conditioner Need help selecting an air conditioner?Try checking out Frigidaire's air conditioner selection wizard. You can easily narrow-down your air conditioning system options - indoor component and IAQ included!

Find your ideal air conditionerNow that you’ve used the PTAC Cooling Calculator to calculate your maximum cooling BTU/HR., use this simple wizard to refine your search: SIZE 7 (Roughly 7,000 BTU/HR.) SIZE 9 (Roughly 9,000 BTU/HR.) SIZE 12 (Roughly 12,000 BTU/HR.) SIZE 15 (Roughly 15,000 BTU/HR.) Select The PTAC Size That Is Close But LESS Than Your Calculated Maximum Cooling BTU/HR. Help With This Topic Heat Pump Air Conditioner W/Back-Up Electric Heat Air Conditioner With Electric Heat Select An Air Conditioner With Electric Heat Or A Heat Pump Air Conditioner With Back-Up Electric Heat. 208-240 Volts / 60 Hz. / 1 Phase (Most common) 265 Volts / 60 Hz. / 1 Phase (Rare) Select Your Voltage.Help With This Topic 2.5 KW (Requires 15 Amp Electrical Circuit) 3.5 KW (Requires 20 Amp Electrical Circuit) 5.0 KW (Requires 30 Amp Electrical Circuit) Select Your Electric Heater Capacity. PTAC Selection Wizard Help Topics:

1. Select the PTAC size that is close but LESS than your calculated maximum cooling BTU/HR: We know how tempting it is, the next size up is only $50 more….please don’t do it! It’s important to never oversize any air conditioning product. A byproduct of the cooling mode is dehumidification. The right balance of temperature and humidity creates the most comfortable environment. american standard ac package unitIf you oversize your PTAC unit, it will quickly match your temperature set point, but will not run long enough to dehumidify. stand up air conditioner cheapThe result is a cool, damp environment, similar to a basement. how much do air conditioning units cost to runUnder sizing your PTAC will allow it to run longer and dehumidify more.

This will result in a more comfortable environment. Back To The Top ↑ 2. Select an air conditioner with electric heat or a heat pump air conditioner with back-up electric heat: Heat pump air conditioners have become the norm. Improvements in technology allow heat pump air conditioners to operate longer in colder climates, they are as reliable as air conditioner units and the additional cost can be justified. Heat pump is a term used to describe a PTAC air conditioner that offers a reverse cycle heating mode. By reversing the air conditioning mode, heat pumps can generate heat that is 3 times more efficient than electric strip heat. Even though electric heat strips are 100% efficient, heat pumps can be up to 300% efficient! This means that for every BTU of energy you put into a heat pump unit, you receive 3 BTU’s in the form of heat. There are limitations to the heat pump mode. When outdoor temperatures drop below 35F, the heat pump mode can no longer generate sufficient heat, and electric strip heaters are energized.

The heat pump vs. non-heat pump debate can be endless and it usually involves critics that experienced the pitfalls of early heat pump unit designs from 40 years ago. Here’s a simple way to decide: The additional cost of a heat pump unit is about $60. If you won’t use your PTAC unit for heating, don’t spend the extra money on a heat pump unit. If you will use your PTAC unit for heating, it will take about 240 hours of operation in the heat pump mode (when it’s 35F-60F outdoors) to pay for the $60 premium. In the Northeast, a heat pump would pay for itself in 1-2 years. The cooling mode is identical with both types of units. 3. Select your voltage: A higher voltage does NOT mean more cooling and heating capacity. Residential voltage is almost always 220 volts, which falls between the ranges of a standard PTAC unit designed for use with 208-240 Volt power. Occasionally old industrial spaces are wired with 265 Volt power. 4. Select your electric heater capacity: THE ELECTRIC HEATER SIZE DETERMINES WHAT SIZE ELECTRICAL FEED IS REQUIRED.

Normally a heating calculation is performed when sizing any heater. PTAC units are different. Since PTAC units are primarily used for cooling, it’s important to size them for cooling. Choosing the electric heater size is simply a selection of the best available options. Often times your electrical capacity will dictate which heater to select. For example, if your circuit breaker panel can only handle a 20 Amp circuit, the maximum heater size you can select is 3.5 KW. If you’re replacing an existing PTAC, it’s important to match the electric heater size to the existing electrical circuit; otherwise, you’ll be calling an electrician for an expensive upgrade. If Amperage is not a concern, there are still only 3 choices: If you will never use the PTAC for heating (hot climates or you already have a primary source of heat) choose the 2.5 KW electric heater. This will allow your PTAC unit to be wired on the smallest 15 Amp electrical circuit. If your PTAC is the primary source of heat, use the map below to determine your zone and pick your heater size: