{"id":926,"date":"2012-07-02T08:00:43","date_gmt":"2012-07-02T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=926"},"modified":"2025-02-11T15:25:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T20:25:39","slug":"pittsburgh-ac-guide-things-to-look-for-in-a-new-central-air-conditioning-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/pittsburgh-ac-guide-things-to-look-for-in-a-new-central-air-conditioning-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh AC Guide: Things to Look for in a New Central Air Conditioning System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time to buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/air-conditioning\">new air conditioner in Pittsburgh<\/a>, there are a lot of factors to consider. Beyond the obvious issues like cost, you need to consider how that system will operate once installed. What factors are most important to you? Control? Comfort? Cost? Here are some things to consider when selecting your new air conditioner. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For guidance on preparing your home, explore<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-repair\/how-to-save-energy-during-a-hot-summer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to save energy during a hot summer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEER \u2013 The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating measures the efficiency of your cooling system during a typical hour. To calculate this number, we divide the total BTUs of cooling produced by the watt\/hours of electricity consumed during that hour. So, the higher your SEER rating, the less electricity is used to produce the same amount of cooling. Standard SEER ratings are between 11 and 15 these days, but some high end units have SEER ratings of up to 20. Understanding the importance of efficiency can also be supported by learning <a style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/why-are-cleans-filters-so-important-to-ac-efficiency\/\"><span>why clean filters are so important to AC efficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Controls \u2013 How much control do you want of your system? Many air conditioners these days come with multiple speeds, allowing you to control the air flow as well as the amount of energy consumed by the device in cooling. Do you want it to constantly blow at 100% or would you like it to run at 50% to reduce consumption. Another option available in central air conditioners is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/heating\/zone-control-systems\">zone control<\/a>, allowing you to determine which rooms receive cooling with separate thermostat settings.<\/li>\n<li>Dehumidification \u2013 Air conditioners are dehumidifiers by default, but not every system offers the same degree of humidity control. Some simply remove moisture as part of their regular operation. Others have more advanced controls to provide specific humidity control throughout the year.<\/li>\n<li>Sound Dampening \u2013 Newer models have sound dampening features like insulation and vibration isolation to reduce sound. These are also great for weather protection and help to maintain your system for more years.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerants \u2013 Most new air conditioners now use the R410-A refrigerant which will be required in all new units starting in 2020, but there are some lower cost units still using R-22. Check to make sure you have the environmentally friendly coolant offered by newer models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A good central air conditioner will keep your family cool and comfortable for years to come so make sure to do your research and choose a model that fits your needs in advance. If you\u2019re not sure about any one feature, a \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/air-conditioning\">Pittsburgh\u00a0air\u00a0conditioning<\/a>\u00a0professional can help you make your decision. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more maintenance insights, check out<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/heating\/things-to-try-before-calling-a-pittsburgh-hvac-professional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to try before calling a Pittsburgh HVAC professional<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>Call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/contact\">Boehmer Heating &amp; Cooling<\/a>\u00a0today if you need any help\u00a0choosing\u00a0a new air conditioning system!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time to buy a new air conditioner in Pittsburgh, there are a lot of factors to consider. 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