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Getting the Right Airflow for an Air Conditioning System

Learn why air velocity matters and how to ensure AC capacity will lower interior temperatures and remove humidity
Building Science
How to Get the Right Size Air Conditioner

To avoid oversized equipment, first understand key concepts like cooling load vs. capacity, latent vs. sensible heat, and design load vs. part load
Building Science
5 Tips for Sizing an Air Conditioner

Determine cooling loads and consider variables like insulation values, airtightness, and occupant behavior before choosing equipment
Building Science
Why Do We Measure Air Conditioner Capacity in Tons?

Like modern air conditioning, the expression has a cold-climate origin

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Getting the Right Airflow for an Air Conditioning System