How many tons is a typical residential AC unit?
Residential air conditioners usually range from 1.5 to 5 tons (or, 18,000 – 60,000 BTUh). Anything with larger cooling capacity would be considered light commercial.
How do I read my Goodman air conditioner model number?
Goodman Air Conditioners and heat pumps will always have the first two numbers of the serial number as the year of manufacture. The first two numbers in the serial number are 14, so this unit was manufactured in 2014.
How do I know what ton AC to buy?
First, find out your the area of you room. Then divide it by 600 to get the basic capacity. So, if you room is 100 sq. feet, the basic AC capacity required will be 0.167 tons (100 / 600).
How many sq ft will a 1.5 ton AC unit cool?
| ZONE 1 | ZONE 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Tons | 600 – 900 sf | 600 – 950 sf |
| 2 Tons | 901 – 1200 sf | 951 – 1250 sf |
| 2.5 Tons | 1201 – 1500 sf | 1251 – 1550 sf |
| 3 Tons | 1501 – 1800 sf | 1501 – 1850 sf |
How big is a ton of air conditioner?
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. Here’s a rundown of the range you will encounter: 18 = 1.5 tons, 24 = 2 tons, 30 – 2.5 tons, 36 = 3 tons, 42 = 3.5 tons, 48 = 4 tons, and 60 = 5 tons.
What do the numbers on an AC unit mean?
The numbers you’ll see on residential air conditioners and heat pumps are: The 3 digits in the model number tell you the nominal capacity in thousands of BTU/hr. Since each 12,000 BTU/hr is equivalent to 1 ton of air conditioner capacity, it’s easy to figure out how many tons of nominal capacity your AC has.
Where do I find the tonnage on my AC unit?
The easiest place to find AC tonnage is on the AC unit itself. Go outside to the condensing unit and look for a data plate mounted to the side. Up near the top of the label, you’ll see the model number (M/N) and serial number (S/N). The model number is where you can find the size of AC you’re looking for.
How can I tell the size of my outdoor air conditioner?
Image Credit: Energy Vanguard The nameplate on the outdoor unit of an air conditioner. “M/N” does not mean “M divided by N”; it means “model number.” If you know the model number of an air conditioner, you can determine its nominal size.