Dealing with heat can be taxing on the human body. Most home owners prefer to find an option to help make living in South Africa tolerable, particularly in the warm months of January and February. The installation of Central Air is a project that can be worthwhile when you consider the savings on energy use and hassle. The initial air conditioning installation project is a big investment, but there are reasons why that investment is a good idea.
The Right Size Unit Is Important
It is very important to purchase and install a unit that can successfully maintain a comfortable temperature in a home the size of yours without putting too much strain on the unit. When it comes to air conditioning installation, buying a unit that is too small uses more energy because it has to work harder to try to cool your home. Meanwhile, a unit that is too big for your square footage will cool the home very quickly. However, since that happens so fast, the air is not dehumidified properly, and the comfort level in your home is not ideal, despite the fact that the temperature is at the desired level.
How your home is oriented to the sun, how many windows are in your home and your home's location are all big factors in the size of the unit needed for your home. This takes some research and careful consideration before you invest the money in a unit for this installation project.
Filters Are Essential
A high-efficiency filter is key to the successful use of central air for a few reasons. The first is that it will be cleaning pollen and dust from the air as it circulates in your home. This can be helpful for those with asthma and sensitivity to dust and pollen. The filter also will keep the unit running cleanly and efficiently, which means less wasted energy. Finally, the filter will reduce maintenance cost to the tune of several hundred Rand over a five-year period. That makes it worth the upfront investment in the filter itself.
Make Sure You Get All the Pieces
In order to install a central air conditioning system, it is necessary to purchase the following: an outdoor condensing unit, an indoor air handling unit, properly designed and sized ductwork and insulated copper gas piping. These pieces will come together to create the right system to keep your home cool when you need it to be. A Constant Volume Ducted Air-conditioning system is centrally located with one controller. This system is not ideal in a two-story home, but it works well in simple designs with a single-floor layout. Meanwhile, a Zone Controlled Duct System has sensors in each room, and each room can be set to a different temperature. This means the cooler rooms, typically on the South/East facing side, can allow air to be transferred to the warmer rooms on the North/West facing side of the home. The type of system to install depends on the layout and structure design of the home.
Choosing the right unit for your air conditioning installation project is an investment that can increase the value of your home. This makes it worthwhile to consider if you plan on moving to another area of South Africa or out of the country at some point in your future. It is also a worthwhile investment for those with chronic health problems, as it makes the living space more comfortable and the air within the home easier to breathe. These are two additional reasons to consider the project as worth your time.