College Park Air Conditioning Commercial and Residential Repairs and Installation | 24 Hour Service
Munson Air Conditioning has been serving the College Park area for over three decades, and provides both commercial and residential repairs along with any brand that has an issue. Available 24 hours a day, Munson Air Conditioning’s highly trained staff is committed to solving all your issues while saving you both time and money. Listed below are some of the services Munson Air Conditioning provides:
- Residential Repair and Installation
- Commercial Repair and Installation
- AC/Heating Repair and Installation
- Refrigeration and Ventilation Services
- PM Services
Window Air Conditioning Units
Depending on where you live, the need for an air conditioner may be a requirement of life or simply a nice thing to have. If you have an older house, rent where you live, or live in a mild climate you may be able to get by with just a window air conditioning unit. While central air conditioning systems produce the best whole house results, many people find the window units to better fit their needs.
Window air conditioners are mean to keep a single room cool. A combination of several window air conditioning units placed strategically around your home can achieve a whole house cooling effect. Window air conditioners are installed into the current window frames of your home and can typically be removed to go with you if you change residency.
The first thing you should do before you purchase a window air conditioning unit is to figure out the square footage of the room you need to cool. Determining the square footage is an easy task. Measure the room from one wall to the opposite wall to measure the room’s length. Next, measure the from one of the remaining walls to it’s opposite wall and you have the width. Multiplying the two numbers together and you have the square footage.
Air conditioners are measured in British Thermal Units, or BTUs. A general rule of thumb is that if the room is between 100 and 150 square feet you will need a 5,000 BTU window air conditioner to keep it cool. For every 100 additional square feet of room, add 1,000 BTUs.
You may be tempted to purchase a window air conditioning unit that has a higher BTU than your room requires. While you would think that this would simply make the room cooler, the reality is that it will affect the humidity in the room. Instead of being dry and cool, you will likely be clammy and cold instead.
Once you know the BTU requirements for your room, check the electrical plugs near the window you plan to use. Make note of the number of prongs the outlet requires. Some extra large types of window air conditioners may require a different type of outlet, but the majority will be available in two or three-prong styles. Also measure the measurements of the window that you plan to install the air conditioner.
All types of air conditioners have filter cartridges that filter pollutants from the air. These filters trap mold spores, dust and debris and keep your home’s air healthy. Your air conditioning unit will come with directions of how and when to change the filter, but make sure you choose a model that has easy access to the filter’s chamber.
Most window air conditioners can be installed without professional help, however if you live on the second story of an apartment building a contractor’s services may be a safer bet. Air conditioning units are very heavy, and can be quite challenging to lift into place.
