It may seem impossible to go overboard with a/c at first.
The whole point of an AC is to regulate the air temperature in your home, plus you can hardly have too much control now, can you? As it turns out, your AC may be oversized for your beach lake house if you factor in the cost of installation plus operation.
In order to answer the question “How much AC do I need?” you need to take into account several factors plus understand how your home’s airflow works. BTUs are used to measure the effectiveness of a/c. British Thermal Units measure how much heat an AC device can detach from the airspace in a single hour. 20 BTUs per square foot are advised. Additionally, there are a few other factors to consider. A room’s size plus purpose must be considered when cooling it. Multiply the square footage of the room by 20. This is the advised BTU for your a/c. You should usually go a bit above your advised BTU when choosing a unit. Particularly if your room receives a lot of natural light or if it is a common party spot for your family. The appliances in living rooms plus laundry rooms will also produce heat on their own, making stronger a/c necessary. Climate is another pressing factor to consider. If you live in a warmer climate, you may need a more powerful a/c. To prevent sea air erosion, you might need to consider the unit’s certain protective coating if you live in a cooler coastal climate. The answer to the question, “How much AC do I need?” depends on a couple of factors. Decide whether you want a single-zone mini split AC system or an entire lake house AC system. In addition, you should consider the size of the space you wish to cool. By doing so, you can calculate the required number of BTUs plus the right AC size.