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Arizona or Vermont? Local climate matters.
AI sez:
What's a "ton" of air conditioning anyway?? The term comes from
the early 20th-century cooling industry, when an "ice man" would deliver blocks of actual ice (harvested during the winter). A "ton" represents the cooling power equivalent to melting 2,000 lbs (one ton) of ice over a 24-hour period, about 12,000 BTU/hr. A BTU, naturally, is the amount of heat (energy) needed to raise the temperature of one pound of liquid water by 1°F. 12,000 BTUs are also equivalent to 4.715 horsepower hours if you prefer those units of energy.
Amish people storing ice blocks recently cut from a frozen lake.
AI sez:
A 2,000 sq ft home in Arizona generally requires a
3.5 to 4-ton (42,000–48,000 BTUs) AC unit due to the extreme, high-heat climate. While 3 tons might suffice for some, a 3.5 to 4-ton unit is typically recommended to handle Arizona's intense temperatures, ensure proper cooling, and manage humidity
3.5 to 4-ton (42,000–48,000 BTUs) AC unit due to the extreme, high-heat climate. While 3 tons might suffice for some, a 3.5 to 4-ton unit is typically recommended to handle Arizona's intense temperatures, ensure proper cooling, and manage humidity
What's a "ton" of air conditioning anyway?? The term comes from
the early 20th-century cooling industry, when an "ice man" would deliver blocks of actual ice (harvested during the winter). A "ton" represents the cooling power equivalent to melting 2,000 lbs (one ton) of ice over a 24-hour period, about 12,000 BTU/hr. A BTU, naturally, is the amount of heat (energy) needed to raise the temperature of one pound of liquid water by 1°F. 12,000 BTUs are also equivalent to 4.715 horsepower hours if you prefer those units of energy.
Amish people storing ice blocks recently cut from a frozen lake.