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What ton AC unit do you use for a residential house measuring 3,500 sq. ft.?

TirsoTorales28- | Posted in General Questions on

Have an inspector who told me i have to have post manual J calculations for the house, and i need some help!,

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Tirso,
    Your building inspector is right. If you don't know how to perform a Manual J calculation, you'll have to hire an energy consultant or a HERS rater to perform the calculation for you.

    Here is some more information on Manual J calculations and cooling load calculations:

    Saving Energy With Manual J and Manual D

    Calculating Cooling Loads

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