A homeowner in Goffstown, NH recently called us concerned about the temperature variance throughout his home during the summer months. The change was significant from room to room, causing a tremendous source of frustration for the homeowner.

An Oversized Air Conditioner Can Be a Detriment to Your Comfort Level

Many homeowners, and builders for that matter, make the mistake of assuming the bigger and pricier the air conditioning unit the better to cool the home. This way of thinking can actually be counterproductive to what you are trying to achieve. If the air conditioner is running for only five to ten minutes before shutting off once it has reached the desired temperature, chances are the unit is too large for the home. An air conditioning unit that is too large for the square footage will powerfully kick on, cooling quickly but unevenly throughout the home. This leaves dramatically different temperatures from room to room.

An AC Unit that is Too Large Can Affect the System’s Ability to Dehumidify

When the air conditioning system is too large for the home that it is servicing, humidity levels are also affected, as the air conditioner is not able to effectively remove moisture from the surrounding air. The reason for this is that an oversized air conditioning unit doesn’t run for long enough to adequately adjust moisture levels before shutting off. If you are relying on your air conditioning to control humidity levels in the home, you will need to have a system that is sized accordingly for the space.

The Goffstown homeowner did in fact have a unit that was too large for the home. Nearing the end of its life, he went ahead and replaced the unit in favor of one better suited for the space. The difference in keeping an even temperature throughout, and improving the moisture levels in the home, have made a world of difference for this homeowner.

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