Air Conditioning Services in Glendale Home to the Arizona Cardinals, the beautiful city of Glendale is no stranger to extreme summer heat. When you need AC repair in Glendale, the AAA Cooling Specialists are prepared to take your call. Whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, we offer comprehensive air conditioning services to ensure that your needs are taken care of. With services ranging from repair and maintenance to new system installation, and with a full staff of highly trained and knowledgeable technicians, you can trust that we will get the job done promptly and correctly. Glendale AC Repair and Maintenance High Quality Installation Services on New Air Conditioners air conditioning GlendaleCall us today at (480) 389-3019 Find the Right Sized Air Conditioning Unit When choosing a new air conditioner unit, it is important to choose the right size. If you purchase an AC unit that is too large, you actually lose efficiency. If you purchase an AC unit that is too small, you don’t get the performance or comfort you desire.

Square footage is used to determine the proper size of the AC unit for your home or office. The square footage will tell you the BTU’s (British thermal units) per hour that is needed. This is also known as the cooling capacity. For example, a home that is 1,000 to 1,200 square feet will require an AC unit with 21,000 BTU’s. A home that is 2,000 to 2,400 square feet will require an AC unit with 34,000 BTU’s. Cooling capacity must also be adjusted with factors such as shade, no shade, number of people living in the home, and location of the AC unit.Even though we're in a culture where "super-sizing" is all the rage, this is definitely not the approach you want to take when choosing a portable AC. Though it may appear that bigger is better, choosing an air conditioner that is too powerful for your room will actually waste energy. On the other hand, choosing a unit that is too small for the area is also a waste because no matter how efficient and highly-rated the mobile AC is, it will be completely ineffective.

For this reason, it's critical to know what size AC your room needs before you buy. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a portable room air conditioner. Do you need it to be multi-functional (since many units now double as a heater, fan, and/or dehumidifier)? Do you want it to have multiple modes? Are there any special design elements you'd like, such as LED display, remote control access, or maybe even a timer? As you can see, portable air conditioners feature many choices. But the one choice that consumers tend to ignore is the unit's listed BTU level. Since many consumers get intimidated by abbreviations they don't readily know, they make the mistake of ignoring important specifications that need to be taken into consideration before purchasing a mobile AC.Let's solve that problem right now. BTU stands for British Thermal Unit, which is nothing more than a unit of energy. A BTU tells us what an ACs power and cooling capacity is. The higher the BTU, the stronger the AC. Mobile air conditioners usually have between 5,000 to 16,000 BTUs, with some having as many as 30,000 BTUs!

When we talk about the "size" of a portable air conditioner, we don't mean its physical dimensions but rather the BTU capacity. ac wall unit not workingSo while you should make sure your unit will actually fit in the room you want to use it in, it's critical to make sure it has the right BTU capacity to effectively cool the room.ac unit outside will not turn onThe right size depends on the size of the room. home ac outside unitMeasuring square footage: The first step to finding out what AC is right for you is to figure out the square footage of the room(s) you need to cool. You can calculate the square footage by multiplying the length of the room by the width of the room. As an example, let's pretend your room is 18 feet by 25 feet:Length x Width = 18' x 25' = 450 square feetMatching square footage with the recommended BTUs: Once you know the square footage, refer to the chart below and find the recommended BTUs for your square footage.

AIR CONDITIONER BTU GUIDERoom Size Recommended BTUs150 sq. ft. up to 5,400 BTUs200 sq. ft. 6,000 BTUs340 sq. ft. 8,000 BTUs400 sq. ft. 9,000 BTUs450 sq. ft.10,000 BTUs550 sq. ft. 12,000 BTUs750 sq. ft. 14,500 BTUs850 sq. ft. 16,000 BTUs1,000 sq. ft.18,000 BTUs1,400 sq. ft.24,000 BTUs1,520 sq. ft.28,500 BTUs1,600 sq. ft.32,000 BTUsIf you don't have a chart on hand when making your purchase, you can always get an estimate for your recommended BTUs by multiplying the square footage by 35.Ideally, having a chart on hand is best. Just print out this page and keep it as a handy reference when you shop for a portable air conditioner. Factors to consider:Since this chart is designed for an average room under average conditions, you should be aware of special conditions or needs of your room.Once you have taken these simple steps to figure out your cooling needs, you're sure to make a much smarter investment in your comfort. If you still need help choosing your portable AC, call our cooling experts who will guide you through the process.