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Old 12-20-2020, 06:58 PM
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Ask the contractor to do a "Manual J" calculation on your home. If they don't know what this is then move on to another contractor.

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Originally Posted by paulcallaway View Post
Just moved into a stretched gardenia home , which has 2200 ft. Want to replace existing, original 3 ton AC , as it is 17 years old and don't want to wait for the summer when it may die. Does anyone have an idea if 3 tons is enough for this house, with North - South orientation and with extra, extra attic insulation ?
(Only 2 of us in the house, and we set the AC at 75.)
Thanks in advance to all who reply.