{"id":2491,"date":"2024-06-17T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2025-06-04T14:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T18:32:04","slug":"3-things-to-consider-when-upgrading-your-ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/3-things-to-consider-when-upgrading-your-ac\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Consider When Upgrading Your AC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If it\u2019s time to upgrade your existing AC to a newer model, you want to make a wise decision. After all, choosing the right air conditioner can go a long way toward keeping your home more comfortable and saving you money on your monthly energy costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to talk about an ac installation in Eugene<\/a>, give our team a call to schedule your appointment. Ahead of that appointment, you should learn more about the factors to consider when selecting a residential air conditioner–like SEER2 ratings, sizing, and ducted vs. ductless models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding SEER2 Ratings Before Your AC Upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here in Oregon, the minimum SEER2 rating is 13.4 for air conditioners. This means that an air conditioner with a SEER2 rating of 13.4 should be considered a base model. Although it is perfectly acceptable to install an air conditioner with this rating for your home, we suggest going with a higher SEER2 rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because a higher energy efficiency rating will mean that you ultimately spend less on keeping your home cool during the summer months. Plus, when your air conditioner<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to work as hard to cool your home, it can take on less wear and tear over the years and ultimately have the potential for a longer lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the Right AC Size for Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Calculating the size of an air conditioner for your home is a little bit of a complicated process. We don\u2019t expect you to do the math and know what size air conditioner you need \u2013 that\u2019s what we are here for. Air conditioner sizing is primarily based on square footage and climate zone. But we also have to consider things like the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n