There are a lot of important appliances in your home, but one of the most important is the AC unit. If it has seen better days and is constantly having to be repaired, consider replacing it. There are a lot of solid options and you can make the right AC unit selection by utilizing these tips.

Make Sure Size Is Optimal

Size is one of the most important factors to get right with a new AC unit. That's because too large of an AC unit will cost you a lot of money in terms of energy, but too small of a unit will not properly cool your home.

Finding the right balance is as easy as finding out your home's square footage. You can take this figure and find an AC unit size that's compatible. Taking this precaution will ensure your AC unit works out great long-term for your particular property size.

Assess SEER

If you're looking to save as much money as you can on energy when running your new AC unit, then you need to get a model with a great SEER (seasonal energy-efficiency rating). This will be different from unit to unit.

The higher this figure is, the more energy-efficient your new AC unit will be. You may pay a little more for this higher rating, but that's perfectly okay because you'll make up these extra costs in the amount of energy savings your unit provides throughout the months.

Check for a Warranty

Since you're spending quite a bit of money on a new AC unit — probably ranging into the thousands — you really want to protect this investment. You can do just that by getting a warranty with it. Most AC unit manufacturers will offer them. You'll just have to pay more money up front. 

However, having this warranty is worth it because you'll be covered for an extended period of time. If something happens to your AC unit or it comes with a defect, you can have it repaired free of charge. That should give you a lot more confidence when spending so much money on this appliance.

At some point over the years, your AC unit may break down and then need to be replaced with a new one. Even though this investment is big, you can be confident in your selection by reading up on different models and putting your focus on impactful features and specs.

To learn more, reach out to a local heating & air conditioning service.