The weather is warming up in Wisconsin! This means hot days and nights and increased humidity throughout the state. Just because warm temperatures are taking over outside doesn’t mean you have to be uncomfortable inside!
Cool your home and live in comfort with the right air conditioning unit. At Martens Heating and Cooling, your happiness is our number one priority. We’re here to help you to choose the right air conditioner for your home (or to repair or replace your existing unit).
Finding the right type of air conditioning unit for your home and budget can save you both time and money. We’ve listed the most common air conditioner units on the market.
Central Air Conditioning
Central air conditioners can provide consistent cooling throughout your home – one room won’t be cooler than the other.
These central air conditioning systems can cool both large and small homes.
These systems cool the home through openings in the walls, floors, and your ceiling called ducts.
Central air conditioning units can typically range anywhere from $3,400 to $8,000 depending on the size of the unit necessary for your home.
Ductless Air Conditioner
As you may have guessed by the name, a ductless air conditioner doesn’t require ductwork. They’re a great option for a variety of spaces including finished basements and attics, garages, and master bedrooms.
A ductless air conditioner is excellent for houses that don’t have ductwork or lack it in key rooms of the home. It’ll be much more efficient than relying on an open window or fan to keep your home cool during hot and humid Wisconsin summers.
Ductless air conditioners also have built-in heat pumps to keep your home warm when the temperatures drop.
The average cost for ductless air conditioning units is $4,000 to $6,000. With the latest IRA tax credit savings, you’re eligible to save up to $3,300 on a Bryant mini-split AC or split ducted heat pump.
Window AC Units
Window units are small, portable units that sit in the windows of your home.
These window units may seem easy to use but are incredibly difficult and annoying to put in and take out of your window each year. Along with that, the gaps between the AC unit and the window will let in a draft, causing it to be extremely energy inefficient.
To keep up with the drafts that it’s creating, the window AC unit will continue to run loudly throughout the day and night.
Overall, these cooling units are considered less efficient than central and ductless air conditioners and generally cost you more time and money in the long run. Window AC units are not sold at Martens Heating and Cooling and can instead be found at big box stores.
What Air Conditioner Should I Choose for My Home?
The best air conditioner for your home depends on many variables, including, but not limited to, your current heating and cooling system and the design of your home. Although all three of the air conditioning options listed above can cool your home, it’s our job at Martens Heating and Cooling to help you choose the best systems to meet your specific needs.
Our team wants to help keep your home at a consistently cool temperature throughout the spring and summer months while keeping humidity low — perfect for typical Wisconsin weather.
By working with us to choose the right air conditioning system to maintain a consistent temperature, you’ll spend less on energy bills and can instead focus on remaining comfortable while spending time inside.
Our team of HVAC service professionals will help determine which air conditioning unit is right for your home and that fits within your budget.
Call the Air Conditioning Experts at Martens Heating and Cooling Today!
If you have any other air conditioning questions or concerns, call the service team at Martens Heating and Cooling today. Our technicians travel throughout the Fox Cities area, including Appleton, Berlin, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh, Ripon, and Winneconne.
Call us today!