Summers can get quite hot, and you are likely considering getting central AC. Is it worth it? That depends on your needs and preferences. Consider these pros and cons as you decide how to best keep cool during our hotter months.
Pro: Comfortable Home Environment
Of course, a significant pro of central AC is being able to live in comfort while at home on those hot summer days.
Con: Potential Renovation Necessary
If you do not already have ductwork in your home, extensive renovation will be necessary to install it. However, that investment of money and time will pay off in many ways, including increased home value.
Pro: Healthier Air
Those ducts will filter your air and allow you and others in your home to breathe healthier air that consists of significantly fewer harmful gases and allergens.
Con: Higher Costs
The installation of central AC usually comes with a higher price tag compared to your other cooling options. In addition, after it is installed, general energy consumption will likely be higher unless you are updating from an inefficient model.
Pro: Subtle
Central AC systems are generally quiet and hidden behind your walls and in other out-of-the-way locations. This is different from the oftentimes bulky and noisy alternate ways of cooling your home.
Con: Space Requirements
Although central AC is not particularly visible from inside your home, you do need the necessary space behind your walls for the ductwork and sufficient room outside for the compressor unit. Either being an issue is a notable con.
Pro: Consistent Temps Throughout
With central AC, there will be a uniform comfort level throughout your home. You will not have to deal with some rooms being comfortable and others getting too hot or too cold.
Con: Little or No Zonal Control
If you want greater control over the temperature in your house from room to room, go with a different option. Central AC produces one temperature for the entire house.
Pro: Heating Can Be an Option
Once you have central AC, you can usually also incorporate a heat pump or furnace so that you are just as comfortable during our chilly winters.
Con: Caring for Your Ducts
If you do get central AC, you will need to keep an eye on your ducts as the seasons pass, ensuring that destructive bacteria and mold have not grown. Hiring an HVAC technician to professionally clean your ducts every year will help you avoid potential issues.
Central AC Installation: Schedule It Now
If the pros outweigh the cons, and you want to schedule your North Salt Lake, UT central AC installation, or discuss this further with our Alta Air technicians, reach out today.
