Find the Right AC Option for Your Home

When it comes to staying cool - it's best not to guess. Getting the wrong kind and/or an underpowered unit will lead to disappointment, and while it may sound counterintuitive - getting an overpowered unit actually does a worse job of removing the humidity from the room and distributing the cold air, not to mention adding to your electrical costs (not just from the power, but due to the 'short cycling' that occurs.)

Use the following tool to actually calculate your best options. Instantly find out the best BTU for your room type(s) and square footage, as well as unit types best suited to your cooling needs (no permanent installations for renters.)

What are you cooling?
Do you own or rent?

Renters can use window and portable units freely; permanent systems need a landlord's OK and won't come with you if you move.

Do you have existing ductwork?
Room size

Estimates are fine. Standard ceilings are 8 feet.

The room's conditions
Venting to the outside
If it turns out to be a big job
Add each room
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3

Blank rooms are ignored. We'll size each one and total them up.