Too many heating and cooling systems are sized by guesswork. We calculate what your home or building actually needs, so you get the right equipment the first time.
Ask how a heating and cooling system was sized and the honest answer is often "it matched the old one" or a rule of thumb based on square footage. But the old system may have been sized wrong, and square footage alone ignores insulation, windows, sun exposure, ceiling height and how the home is built. A load calculation replaces guesswork with real numbers.
Cool Mountain Air performs heating and cooling load calculations and energy audits for homes and businesses across Northwest Georgia. An energy audit looks at how your home or building uses heating and cooling energy, and a load calculation determines exactly how much capacity your space actually needs.
We perform a load calculation as part of every new installation and replacement, and we're happy to evaluate your current system if you're dealing with comfort problems or high energy bills. The goal is simple: the right system, the first time.
An oversized or undersized system costs you in comfort, energy and equipment life.
An oversized system turns on and off constantly, wasting energy and wearing out parts.
Oversized air conditioners cool too quickly to remove enough humidity from the air.
An undersized system runs nonstop on the hottest and coldest days and still falls behind.
Either mistake can mean higher energy bills and a shorter life for expensive equipment.
A proper load calculation considers how your home gains heat in summer and loses it in winter: square footage and ceiling heights, insulation levels, the number, size and direction of your windows, air leakage, the number of people living there and the local climate.
An energy evaluation also looks at the system itself. Is the ductwork sized correctly and sealed? Is the equipment running as efficiently as it should? Are there comfort problems that point to airflow or duct issues rather than the equipment?
The result is a clear picture of what your home needs and what's holding your current system back, so you can make an informed decision before spending money on new equipment.
Our energy audits and load calculations cover:
A load calculation determines how much heating and cooling capacity your home or building needs, based on its size, construction, insulation, windows, air leakage and local climate. It's the foundation for sizing a system correctly.
No. An oversized air conditioner cools the house quickly but shuts off before it removes enough humidity, leaving the air clammy. It also cycles on and off more often, which wastes energy and wears out parts faster.
We perform one as part of every installation and replacement. Your home may have changed since the original system went in through new windows, added insulation or an addition, and the original system may not have been sized correctly in the first place.
It can identify where your heating and cooling dollars are being wasted, such as an oversized system, leaky ductwork or poor airflow. Fixing those problems is what lowers your bills.
Yes. Getting the sizing right from the start is one of the most important parts of any new construction HVAC system. See our New Construction & Retrofits page.
From your first phone call to the final walkthrough, here's exactly what to expect when you call Cool Mountain Air.
Call 706-331-0939 or request service online to tell us about your home, your system and your comfort or energy concerns.
We look at your home's size, layout, insulation, windows, ductwork and current equipment.
We calculate your heating and cooling load to determine how much capacity your space actually needs.
You get plain-English recommendations on equipment sizing and improvements, so you can make an informed decision.
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