best 5 ton system for me

[naftoli]

I have a 1900 sf 2nd floor apartment in Brooklyn NY ductwork already installed. I need a central air cooling system with compressor outside and air handler in attic above apartment. because of limited hight the air handler has to lie down. I would appreciate advice as to the most cost effective system for my situation

thanks

[dan sw fl]

I have a 1900 sf 2nd floor apartment in Brooklyn NY ductwork already installed. I need a central air cooling system with compressor outside and air handler in attic above apartment. because of limited height the air handler has to lie down.

Split DX System with VS convertible AHU

[BaldLoonie]

5 ton for a 1900 sq ft apartment???????????????

[dan sw fl]

5 ton for a 1900 sq ft apartment???????????????

He's a good guy !
He can also provide A/C for a couple neighbors! !

[PGPGSR]

I have a 1900 sf 2nd floor apartment in Brooklyn NY ductwork already installed. I need a central air cooling system with compressor outside and air handler in attic above apartment. because of limited hight the air handler has to lie down. I would appreciate advice as to the most cost effective system for my situation

thanks

General rule of thumb: 1 ton for each 600 sq/ft

[Kevin O'Neill]

General rule of thumb: 1 ton for each 600 sq/ft

That rule of thumb is for hacks! Do a true Manual J load calculation. Do not use a rule of thumb, that is another term for GUESS.

My 2,000 sq ft house in Myrtle Beach, SC has (1) 2-ton system cooling it. Why would you use a bigger unit in a cooler climate. If you have lots of glass, your load may be higher, but why guess??????

Do it right and do a real load calculation. Besides, a smaller unit will fit better.

[PGPGSR]

That rule of thumb is for hacks! Do a true Manual J load calculation. Do not use a rule of thumb, that is another term for GUESS.

My 2,000 sq ft house in Myrtle Beach, SC has (1) 2-ton system cooling it. Why would you use a bigger unit in a cooler climate. If you have lots of glass, your load may be higher, but why guess??????

Do it right and do a real load calculation. Besides, a smaller unit will fit better.

I agree....that's why I said GENERAL rule of thumb.

[naftoli]

Thanks Dan,

Which brand and model do you recommend?

[naftoli]

when the ductwork was put in 5 years ago they recommended 5 Ton plus most of the neighbours here have 4 or 5 ton systems in similler apartments. Is there a anyware here that i can show apartment layout and duct design?

[Kevin O'Neill]

For $50.00 you can download a 1 tim use copy of HVAC calc from this site and do your own. See the menu bar at the top of this web page.

[dan sw fl]

when the ductwork was put in 5 years ago they recommended 5 Ton plus most of the neighbours here have 4 or 5 ton systems in similar apartments.

Is there a anywhere here that I can show apartment layout and duct design?

Send me ( see profile) a drawing and include window specs and then
I can provide more specific guidance on equipment selection and energy cost.