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Some Benefits of Central Air Conditioning
If you properly maintain central air conditioning units, you'll be surprised at how comfortable – and efficient – your home can be. Central air provides cool, comfortable air flow right from the source in every room, at a considerable energy savings over providing each room with a window unit. That's one of the reasons that more than eighty percent of the new homes being built in the US have central air conditioning.
Central air isn't just for the home, however. It's been shown repeatedly to provide a better environment at work, for both the workers, and any customers they may need to serve. People are more productive when they're comfortable, and temperature is a big part of comfort. In general, we're the most productive between seventy-two and seventy-four degrees. Those are the most common temperatures to set the air conditioning to, as well.
Because central air conditioning is the most effective way to get cool, dehumidified air to all parts of the building, it's a lot more efficient than using a window unit. More of the house or workplace is cooled at once. Plus, with the air conditioning unit being located outside, most central air conditioners are actually a lot quieter than window types. They don't get in the way of the view, either, because the compressor is usually placed in an inconspicuous, outdoor location.
If you're thinking about having central air conditioning installed in your new home, or upgrading an older house, remember that there are some things to think about first. You'll need to know what your particular home will need if it's going to be adequately cooled during the hot season, and what your budget is. Also, pay attention to the different factors that can affect which unit you pick. House size is one thing that can have a big effect. Larger homes take more energy to cool.
The location and position of your home and its windows can also determine how warm or cool it gets, because of passive solar convection. The number and size of windows, amount of shade, exposure to the sun, and even the style and materials used in your house will make a differently in how warm it gets in the summer. For homes that tend to heat up a lot (those with a large south or west facing glass surface, for instance) a larger compressor and more effective central air conditioning unit will be required. Cooler homes and smaller homes won't need as large a setup.
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