Installing a new HVAC unit is a major investment, this is why it’s so important to research it well before making an investment. You need to know what type of system to get. Are you getting a central air unit or a window unit? What’s the difference? How much will these cost you? Well, our HVAC service is here to answer these questions for you. Here we look at the 2 different models and explain the differences
Central Air Units
Now, another option that will be particularly useful when it comes to larger homes will be the central air conditioning option, which consists of cooled air in a handler unit being distributed by way of ducts across different indoor spaces. These are commonly considered more efficient and effective than window units, especially when it comes to larger spaces, particularly because of their ventilation systems that allow for cool air to properly and evenly be distributed across rooms rather than focusing on a specific spot. However, these do consume more energy than window units, usually placing around 3.5 kWh. If we once again use the average national cost of kilowatts per hour, 13.5 cents, and assume you use the system eight hours a day, it will cost you around $3.75 per day, so a bit over $120 per month. This might vary depending on the property’s size.
Window AC Units
Many places across Los Angeles, particularly small apartments, will have window air conditioner units. In fact, take a walk down the block and you’ll see plenty of them lining up the windows of apartment complexes. They are ideal for cooling down individual spaces due to their limited air distribution abilities. Not only that, but they have also proven to be less costly than centralized air systems. These usually top at around 14 kWh of energy consumption. If you run these for eight hours a day and use the average national cost of kilowatts per hour, 13.5 cents, you can calculate the estimated monthly cost of use for window AC units. Let’s say you run them for eight hours each day. Based on this, running a window unit will cost around $46 per month, although it might be more in case of larger units.
Los Angeles HVAC Service
At Fred Cold Inc, we want to make sure you can always rely on good and efficient air conditioning. This is why we can help you install a new unit, but we can also do repairs if needed. If your unit is starting to give you trouble, go ahead and reach out to our team here at Fred Cold Inc. We are ready to take a look and figure out what exactly it is that it needs in order to work properly. For more information or to get a free estimate, give us a call at and we’ll get started.
