How big of a house will a 4 ton AC cool?

Air Conditioning Square Footage Range by Climate Zone

	ZONE 1	ZONE 2
3 Tons	1501 – 1800 sf	1501 – 1850 sf
3.5 Tons	1801 – 2100 sf	1851 – 2150 sf
4 Tons	2101 – 2400 sf	2151 – 2500 sf
5 Tons	2401 – 3000 sf	2501 – 3100 sf

What size AC unit do I need for a 2500 sq ft house?

STEP 1: Determine how many BTUs of heating and tons of AC you need

House Square Footage	BTUs Needed
1,200 – 1,400	23,000
1,400 – 1,500	24,000
1,500 – 2,000	30,000
2,000 – 2,500	34,000

How much should a 4 ton AC unit cost installed?

Average AC Unit Prices by Size or Capacity

Central AC Unit Size	AC & Coil	AC & Coil Installed Cost
2.5 Tons, 30,000 btu	$1,525	$2,695
3 Tons, 36,000 btu	$1,650	$2,990
3.5 Tons, 42,000 btu	$1,780	$3,250
4 Tons, 48,000 btu	$1,860	$3,350

How much does a 5 ton HVAC unit cost?

AC Installation Costs by Tons

Central Air Conditioner Size	AC Unit BTU	AC Unit Only
3 Tons	36000 BTU	$2,920
3.5 Tons	42000 BTU	$3,550
4 Tons	48000 BTU	$3,650
5 Tons	60000 BTU	$3,690

What size air conditioner do I need for a 3000 square foot house?

Tonnage Table

Area (Square Feet):	BTU	Tonnage
2,700 sq ft	54,000 BTU	4.5 Tons
3,000 sq ft	60,000 BTU	5 Tons
3,300 sq ft	66,000 BTU	5.5 Tons
3,600 sq ft	72,000 BTU	6 Tons

What SEER rating do I need?

A higher SEER rating provides greater energy efficiency in certain conditions. The minimum standard SEER for air conditioners is 13, though most modern air conditioners have a SEER that ranges from 13 to 21. Even with a high SEER rating, it’s still helpful to use other energy saving tips for the summer season.

Is 14 SEER or 16 SEER better?

While more expensive than their 14 SEER counterparts, 16 SEER systems offer a significant increase in energy efficiency. In fact, 16 SEER units are up to 13% more efficient, which saves you hundreds of dollars in energy costs over the years.

What size AC do I need for 4000 sq ft?

Air Conditioner BTU Chart; With 12,000 BTU (1 Ton) Room Size Example

Cooling Capacity (BTU):	Room/Area Size:
4,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	100-200 sq ft
6,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	200-300 sq ft
8,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	300-400 sq ft
10,000 BTU air conditioner room size:	400-500 sq ft

How many CFM from a 4 ton ac unit?

1 ton of cooling is equal to 400 cubic feet of air per minute. 2 ton of cooling is 800 cfm and so on. So a 4 ton unit will have 1600 cubic feet of air passing through the system every minute. Each home in Arizona has different insulation properties. But the general rule of thumb is to have 1 cfm per square foot of living space.

How many BTUs does a 4 ton ac have?

1 Ton = 12,000 BTU. The case when you have a number of tons and want to convert to BTUs: Tons x 12,000 = Number of BTUs. Example: You have a 4 tons device. Calculation: 4 x 12,000 = 48,000 BTU. The case when you have BTUs and want to convert them to tons: Number of BTUs / 12,000 = Tons. Example: You have a 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner. Calculation: 12,000 / 12,000 = 1 ton.

How much does a 4 ton ac unit weight?

For residential properties, a 4-ton unit is fairly large, and many homes won’t need something this big. The typical weight for a 4-ton air conditioner is around 275 pounds, but unlike window air conditioners and portable air conditioners, these units sit outside the home, usually on a plastic or concrete pad.

How much is a new AC unit?

Installation of brand new ac units range from $4,000 – $10,000. Average AC unit installation cost: $7,000. A basic 2-ton model will cost around ($4,000), A mid-range unit will cost ($7,000), and the highest cost ac unit replacement will cost ($10,000).