Well-insulated Home · 1,200–1,600 ft²
Cold Climate
BTU & Cost Estimate
BTU Required
55,440
BTU/hr
AC Tonnage
4.75
1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr
Installation Cost
$16,625 - $28,500
USD
How we calculate
Base area (1,600 ft²) × BTU per sq ft (35)56,000 BTU
× Load Factor (0.9)50,400 BTU
+ Safety Margin (10%)55,440 BTU
Final BTU Estimate55,440 BTU → 4.75 Ton