Room-by-Room Mini-Split Sizing: Match Capacity to Each Zone
Size mini-split zones room by room by comparing design loads, head capacity, turndown, air mixing and manufacturer combination data before selection.
Expert guides on choosing the right air conditioner size based on square footage, BTU requirements, tonnage, and climate conditions.
Size mini-split zones room by room by comparing design loads, head capacity, turndown, air mixing and manufacturer combination data before selection.
A low AC temperature split means the supply air is not much cooler than return air, but the cause may be airflow, refrigerant, load or measurement error.
A high AC temperature split often points to low airflow, but refrigerant and measurement conditions also have to be checked.
Square-foot sizing fails in humid homes because latent load and runtime matter as much as sensible temperature drop.
AC temperature split is the difference between return-air temperature and supply-air temperature, and it is useful only when airflow and conditions are considered.
Room-by-room cooling load explains where the cooling is needed, not just how many tons the whole house requires.
If blower speed is too low in cooling mode, the system may have weak airflow, excessive temperature split, icing or poor room distribution.
Ducts in a hot attic can reduce delivered cooling even when the outdoor unit has enough rated capacity.
An AC static pressure test measures how hard the blower is working against duct, filter and coil resistance.
People add sensible and latent heat to a home, but occupancy is only one part of the cooling load.