How many rooms are in your home? Is it more than four? If so, a central air conditioning unit may be more economical in the long run than a series of window units.

Many homeowners are reluctant to install central air conditioning because of the expense. And to be sure, central air seems expensive at first blush. After the initial installation fee, there's the monthly electric bills. That's enough to scare anyone. But if you hire a high-quality heating and cooling installation firm like Cocalico to help solve your climate control problems, you won't have to worry about missteps.

An window air conditioner uses about 900 watts of electricity for every hour it's used. And a central air conditioning system uses somewhere in the neighborhood of 3000 to 3,500. Initially that sounds like a lot. And if you only need to cool one or two rooms in your home, then window units may be your best bet. If you want to cool more of your home, do the math: Cooling four rooms with window units can use about 3,600 watts of electricity per hour. So depending on your needs, a central air conditioning unit may be the most energy-efficient and economical solution to cooling your home.

Most central air conditioning systems can utilize the vents that may already be in your home. And while central air conditioning systems generally take up more space than window units, you won't lose the functionality of your windows if you go with central air.

At Cocalico Plumbing and Heating, we're experts on central air conditioning systems. We'll have the answers to your questions, and we can recommend the right unit for your home. Every home is different; the size of your house will determine the size of your A/C unit, and you may have other concerns about energy efficiency and overall power. The experts at Cocalico can answer them all.

Operating in Lebanon, Lancaster and Berks counties, Cocalico does more than just install air conditioners; we repair and maintain any heating or cooling system, and install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures. We'll also answer any question you have about plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation. We serve businesses and homeowners throughout Lebanon and Lancaster counties, and in parts of Berks County.