What Type Of Ac Is Right For Your Home | Sound Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Central Air Conditioner

A central air conditioner is one of the more standard options. Here in Washington, a central air conditioner is a great idea because it also allows you to have a completely separate heating system. Two separate HVAC systems means that you have a higher degree of customization for your heating and cooling needs.

For example, you may not need as much cooling power, but heating is extremely important. You may be able to get a smaller or less powerful central air conditioner and instead invest in a better heater so you elevate comfort when you need it most.

The one greatest complaint related to a central air conditioner is that some of the air can get lost or trapped in the attached ductwork. The solution to this is prioritizing duct services every three to five years to ensure that the ductwork is secure and airtight.

Heat Pump

Many homeowners love heat pumps because they offer both heating and cooling all within the same system. Plus, you can choose between a model that is similar to a central air conditioner with attached ductwork or a ductless mini split unit instead.

If you already have existing ductwork in your home that is still good, you may want to invest in a central heat pump. If you are looking to get rid of your home’s ductwork and switch to a ductless option, you can do that instead.

If you go with a heat pump, you want to make sure you select one with enough heating power for our cold winters. A standard heat pump will not be able to stand up to you keeping your home warm when temperatures dip lower. Instead, you want to you invest in a cold-weather heat pump that has a little extra heating boost or a dual fuel heat pump that has a furnace added on for some extra heating power.

If you aren’t sure whether a central air conditioner or heat pump is right for your home, we can help you decide. We can visit your home and talk to you about how each of these unique systems would be set up and talk to you about your cooling needs and expectations so we can help you find the best fit.