{"id":9915,"date":"2021-09-23T06:14:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T11:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=9915"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:11:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:11:43","slug":"considering-air-conditioner-replacement-what-btu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/considering-air-conditioner-replacement-what-btu\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering Air Conditioner Replacement: Find Out What BTU You Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/considering-air-conditioner-replacement-what-btu\/#What_Is_BTU_and_Why_Is_Important_When_Considering_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\" >What Is BTU and Why Is Important When Considering Air Conditioner Replacement?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/considering-air-conditioner-replacement-what-btu\/#When_Considering_AC_Replacement_What_BTU_Rating_Do_You_Need\" >When Considering AC Replacement, What BTU Rating Do You Need?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/considering-air-conditioner-replacement-what-btu\/#Call_the_Best_HVAC_Contractors_for_Your_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\" >Call the Best HVAC Contractors for Your Air Conditioner Replacement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-conditioner-replacement-btu-1-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"Air Conditioner Replacement | What BTU Do You Need\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-9935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-conditioner-replacement-btu-1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-conditioner-replacement-btu-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether it is because your old air conditioner has stopped functioning or you simply want to upgrade to a newer model, air conditioner replacement is common and often necessary. The average lifespan of an air conditioner, with proper maintenance, is about 10 to 15 years. So you will need to consider a replacement at some point anyway.<\/p>\n<p>But when you are shopping around for air conditioner replacement, what should you look at? This includes the energy ratings and power consumption, of course. Along with it, another important factor to look at is the BTU, which is the cooling capacity of the air conditioner.<\/p>\n<p>But first, if you are getting a new HVAC system and need help with AC installation in St. Louis, trust no one but the best. Call Galmiche &amp; Sons at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_BTU_and_Why_Is_Important_When_Considering_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\"><\/span>What Is BTU and Why Is Important When Considering Air Conditioner Replacement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BTU is an abbreviation for British Thermal Unit. Technically, 1 BTU is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. In the case of an air conditioner, the BTU rating of the system tells you how powerful the unit is. It is used both in the case of heating and cooling systems.<\/p>\n<p>For heating systems, BTU can be used as a measure of its capacity since it is the amount of heat the machine requires to increase the temperature of the space. But how does it apply to cooling systems?<br \/>\nIn the case of air conditioners, instead of measuring how much heat is added to the space, the amount of heat removed from the space is measured. So similar to heaters, the higher the BTU rating of an air conditioner, the better is its cooling capacity.<\/p>\n<p>So, when you are purchasing a new unit for air conditioner replacement, checking its BTU rating is essential.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Considering_AC_Replacement_What_BTU_Rating_Do_You_Need\"><\/span>When Considering AC Replacement, What BTU Rating Do You Need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you are choosing the best AC for your air conditioner replacement, it is important that you know what size and capacity you need. There are a lot of factors involved in choosing the right BTU rating for your new air conditioner.<\/p>\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The size of the space the air conditioner needs to cool (the available square footage of your home, in this case)<\/li>\n<li>The height of the rooms and the floor plan<\/li>\n<li>The climate in your area<\/li>\n<li>How well insulated the house is<\/li>\n<li>How many windows your home has<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These factors are important because they all contribute to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/insulation-and-cooling-efficiency\/\">cooling efficiency<\/a> in a space. The bigger and more sprawling the space, the more cooling power it will need in an air conditioner. Smaller, compact areas need less so. Similarly, homes in warmer climates need more cooling. Windows can let sunlight in, increasing the cooling requirement and so on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-conditioner-replacement-btu-2-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Air Conditioner Replacement\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-conditioner-replacement-btu-2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-conditioner-replacement-btu-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When your cooling needs are higher, you will need an HVAC system with higher BTU ratings. But this also means higher energy consumption. So you do not just want to opt for the highest BTU rating available for your air conditioner replacement, but rather need to choose an optimum capacity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_the_Best_HVAC_Contractors_for_Your_Air_Conditioner_Replacement\"><\/span>Call the Best HVAC Contractors for Your Air Conditioner Replacement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are unsure what cooling capacity would be best for your air conditioner replacement, consult an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hiring-best-hvac-company\/\">HVAC company in St. Louis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We, at Galmiche &amp; Sons, offer the expertise and experience you need to make an informed decision about which HVAC unit to choose. For all your HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair needs, call our  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> professionals right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it is because your old air conditioner has stopped functioning or you simply want to upgrade to a newer model, air conditioner replacement is common and often necessary. The average lifespan of an air conditioner, with proper maintenance, is about 10 to 15 years. So you will need to consider a replacement at some point anyway. But when you are shopping around for air conditioner replacement, what should you look at? This includes the energy ratings and power consumption, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/considering-air-conditioner-replacement-what-btu\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Considering Air Conditioner Replacement: Find Out What BTU You Need?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":9935,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,5,16,55,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-replacement","category-air-conditioners","category-air-condtioner-selection","category-buying-guides","category-hvac-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Air Conditioner 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