How much tons I should get for my 1600SQ.ft home? Most of the dealer suggests me get a 2.5 tons, but my friend got 2 tons for their 2000SQ.ft house. Any ideas?
More tons means the A/C will be running less often for smaller area. The A/C will run when the temperature is above certain degree and stop once the temperature reaches the optimum degree.
A/C sizing chart
House Size B.T.U. TONNAGE
UP to 1300 sq. feet 18,000 1.5 Ton
1400 to 1800 sq.feet 24,000 2 Ton
1900 to 2200 sq.feet 30,000 2.5 Ton
2300 to 2700 sq.feet 36,000 3 Ton
2800 to 3000 sq.feet 42,000 3.5 Ton
3100 to 3500 sq.feet 48,000 4 Ton
3600 to 4200 sq.feet 60,000 5 Ton