Choosing a new air conditioners is vital for any home. Picking a unit which does not adequately provide the cooling needs in a house will cause problems during the heat of the summer. An item which provides the air conditioning requirements of a home on the other hand is what everyone wants to have. These and other factors will help you choose the right air conditioning unit for your home.
One factor to consider is the type of unit. Central air conditioners can cool the entire house but require a duct network which will distribute the air throughout the house. Window types and split systems do not require duct work but are limited to cooling only one room or a few, respectively. Another factor is choosing the cooling capacity. To help you decide, most experts agree that an area of 400 to 450 square feet need about 10,000 thermal units. You can do the math and calculate how much your home needs.
Compare the energy efficiency rate of each brand and model as well. These ratings are based on the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rate or SEER. The standard rate is at 13.0. The higher the rate, the more energy efficient the unit is based on SEER tests.
Analyze based on budget too. Window type units cost around $100 to $200. Split types on the other hand can be purchased at $1000 up to $2000. When it comes to maintenance, window types require the least maintenance when compared to other air conditioning unit varieties. Other factors which can also be included in this list are operational noise and aesthetic value.
JASON ELDER NAMED MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE STRATEGY FOR PERFORMANCE TRUST COMPANIES
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CHICAGO—September 1, 2010—Jason Elder, currently a Partner, Board Member, and member of the Executive Team of Performance Trust Companies, is taking on the additional leadership role of Managing Director of Corporate Strategy, the company announced today.
In this newly created position that establishes corporate strategy as part of the company’s formal management structure, Elder will be responsible for working with Chief Executive Officer Richard Berg and the Executive Team to further develop strategy for the company’s capital markets and asset management units. Continue reading →