Use a cooling-load calculation
A professional calculation considers the home’s envelope and design conditions. Replacing equipment solely by square footage or the old unit’s size can repeat an earlier sizing problem.
Build a cooling plan around the home, the existing system and the demands of warm, humid Ohio weather—then shop compatible equipment through HVACDirect.com.

A good replacement is more than a tonnage match. Comfort, moisture removal, electrical requirements and component compatibility all shape the decision.
Use these points to prepare for a conversation with a qualified professional and the HVACDirect.com product team.
A professional calculation considers the home’s envelope and design conditions. Replacing equipment solely by square footage or the old unit’s size can repeat an earlier sizing problem.
Longer, appropriate cooling cycles support moisture removal. Oversized equipment may satisfy the thermostat quickly without providing the desired humidity control.
The outdoor condenser, indoor coil, furnace or air handler, metering device and controls must be compatible for expected capacity and efficiency.
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Final capacity should be based on a professional load calculation. Square footage alone does not account for insulation, windows, air leakage, orientation or duct conditions.
Often, yes. The indoor and outdoor components need an approved match. Confirm the complete combination before ordering.
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