How to Choose the Right Air Conditioning System for Your Tucson Home

13 Mar How to Choose the Right Air Conditioning System for Your Tucson Home

Tucson regularly gets temperatures of 110 degrees and higher in the summer. If you don’t have the right AC system for your home, you could face discomfort, sky-high cooling costs, and even health and safety hazards. Keep reading for a closer look at the most popular types of home cooling systems and the benefits of choosing an energy-efficient HVAC unit. 

Types of Home Cooling Systems: Central AC vs. Mini-Splits vs. Heat Pumps

Our goal is to help you pick out the perfect type of heating and cooling system for your needs so that your home will stay safe and comfortable year-round. The most popular cooling options in Tucson are:

• Central AC – A central AC unit is a ducted system that consists of an outdoor compressor and condenser unit and indoor evaporator coils, air handlers, and ducts. It removes heat and humidity from indoor air and releases it outside while cooling fresh air and circulating it through ducts and vents.

• Mini Split – A mini split is a high-efficiency ductless system that consists of an indoor air handler and outdoor compressor that uses refrigerant to transfer heat and cool indoor air. It is ideal for zoned heating and cooling. It can offer supplementary heating and cooling in large homes, outbuildings, sheds, studios, guest houses, and garages. It can also offer greater control over home heating and cooling by using separate systems in different rooms or areas of the home. It is also the best solution for older homes that can’t accommodate ductwork installation. 
• Heat Pump – A heat pump offers highly efficient heating and cooling for the entire home. It consists of an indoor air handler and outdoor compressor unit connected by a refrigerant line. It transfers heat rather than generating it. It uses electricity to move heat from the outside air or ground into the home in the winter. In the summer, it moves hot air outside and uses refrigerant to cool air and circulate it inside. 

Benefits of an Energy Efficient AC in AZ 

An energy efficient AC is one with a SEER2 rating of 13-14 or higher, that is ENERGY STAR certified, and that uses less energy to keep your home comfortable. This offers many benefits, including:

• Lower energy bills, with savings between 20-50% of your annual heating and cooling costs
• Reduced carbon footprint and environmental impact
• Improved comfort year-round
• Greater performance and reliability
• Quieter operation
• Increased property value
• Access to money-saving rebates and tax credits
• Longer lifespan

Temco AC Repair & Replacement has a team of knowledgeable, friendly HVAC professionals who can guide you in choosing the best AC system in Tucson, AZ. We’ll have you consider the size and layout of your home, your household’s habits and needs, your past energy bills, your future plans for your home, and your budget. Call us now or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation to discuss a new HVAC system for your home.