Air Conditioning Tools

BTU Calculator

It is important to choose a properly sized air conditioner for your room. A bigger air conditioner is not necessarily better because an AC unit much bigger than required will cycle on and off too frequently, reducing efficiency and the ability to control humidity inside the home.

To figure out which size unit is best for your cooling needs, use the following calculator:
http://www.btucalculator.net/

SEER Calculator

Another common question is how many SEER should your air conditionign system be. Use the calculator at http://www.alliantenergy.com/UtilityServices/ForYourBusiness/NewsResources/013445 to figure out your desired SEER rating.