How do you tell how many BTU My AC is?

How do you tell how many BTU My AC is?

Find the model number. Within this string of letters and numerals, you should find an even, two-digit number. The possibilities on residential units range from 18 to 60. Divide the number by 12 (which represents 12,000 Btu/hr, or one ton of cooling capacity) to get your AC unit’s tonnage.

How can I tell what size my Goodman air conditioner is?

For Goodman, you should look for two numbers at the far side of the middle of the cluster of digits in the model number that are divisible by 6 or 12, which represent the nominal BTU of the system in thousands.

How do I know the tonnage of my Trane air conditioner?

Find the model number. In that series of letters and numbers, you should find a two-digit number. Housing options range from 18 to 60. Divide the number by 12 (which equals 12,000 Btu / h, or one ton of cooling capacity) to get the tonnage of your air conditioners.

How do I tell what size my Lennox air conditioner is?

The size of your Lennox Air Conditioner can be determined from the model number of the unit. The model number (M/N) can be located outside on the panel along with the serial number. For Example: A unit with a model number of 10ACB42-1P lists the unit’s capacity that it provides to the living space.

What is a good AC BTU?

According to the US Department of Energy directive, an air conditioner’s most appropriate size would be 2,880 BTU unit. The best you can do here is to buy a small 5,000 BTU window or a small 8,000 BTU portable AC unit (more about the smallest AC units here).

What are BTU units?

A British thermal unit (Btu) is a measure of the heat content of fuels or energy sources. It is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of liquid water by 1 degree Fahrenheit at the temperature that water has its greatest density (approximately 39 degrees Fahrenheit).

How do I read a Goodman model number?

The first two digits is the year of manufacture. The first two digits of this serial number are 14, meaning the year of manufacture is 2014. Next, the second set of two digits is 12, meaning the month of manufacture is December (12th month). So, the year of manufacture for this Goodman Air Handler is December of 2014.

What tonnage is my Lennox unit?

For Lennox, you should look for the second cluster of digits of the model number. It will be a number divisible by 6 or 12, and represents the nominal BTU of the system in thousands. A ton of air conditioning equals 12,000 BTU, and 48 divided by 12 equals 4, so the data plate below indicates the system is 4 tons.

What size room will 12000 BTU cool?

500-600 sq ft
Air Conditioner BTU Chart; With 12,000 BTU (1 Ton) Room Size Example

Cooling Capacity (BTU):	Room/Area Size:
12,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	500-600 sq ft
14,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	600-700 sq ft
16,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	700-800 sq ft
18,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	800-900 sq ft