Sample Analysis: 3-Ton Cooling System

Demo Analysis — See what your results could look like

Your System is Oversized

Your current system is oversized. A smaller system would cool more efficiently, reduce humidity better, and cost less to operate.

Current System

36,000 BTU/hr (3.0 tons)

Actual Load

20,988 BTU/hr (1.7 tons)

Based on actual usage

Recommended Size

25,186 BTU/hr (2.1 tons)

Includes safety margin

70%

of ideal size

OversizedIdealUndersized

Capacity Comparison

Runtime Distribution

Average Runtime58.3%

During peak conditions, your system runs 58% of the time on average

Peak Runtime83.0%

Maximum runtime observed during extreme conditions

Moderate runtime indicates reasonable sizing. Your system works as expected under peak conditions.

Runtime vs Outdoor Temperature

How We Calculated This

Temperature Conditions Analyzed

Hottest Temperature

98°F

Indoor Set Temperature

75°F

Analyzed the hottest 10.0% of your data (1,440 data points)

System Runtime

During extreme conditions, your system ran:

Average Runtime

58.3%

Peak Runtime

83.0%

What This Means

Your system runtime is in the ideal range, running enough to maintain comfort without excessive cycling.

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