How do you tell the tonnage of a Goodman? check this out – goodman model number tonnage

The model number includes the nominal cooling capacity in three digits beginning with zero. This three-digit number is the unit’s capacity measured in British Thermal Units. For example, “048” indicates 48,000 BTUs. To calculate tonnage, divide the BTUs by 12,000, which is the weight of one refrigeration ton.

Look for two numbers at the far side of the middle of the cluster of digits in the model number that are divisible by 6 or 12, which represent the nominal BTU of the system in thousands. A ton of air conditioning equals 12,000 BTU, and 48 divided by 12 equals 4, so the data plate below indicates the system is 4 tons.

How do you read a Goodman model number?

Goodman serial numbers are 10 digit numerical where the month and year are encoded in the first 4 digits. The year is the first 2 and the month the second 2. For example 1404123456 is manufactured is April 2014. Modern Rheem systems use two styles of date encoded in the serial number.

How do you tell the tonnage of a model number?

Find the model number. Within this string of letters and numerals, you should find an even, two-digit number. The possibilities on residential units range from 18 to 60. Divide the number by 12 (which represents 12,000 Btu/hr, or one ton of cooling capacity) to get your AC unit’s tonnage.

How do I know the tonnage of my AC unit?

To estimate your AC tonnage needs, multiply the number of square feet you’re cooling times 25. This equals the total number of BTUs you need to adequately cool your space. Next, divide that number by 12,000 to determine the tonnage capability you need in your new air conditioning unit.

How many square feet does a 3 ton AC unit cover?

3-ton is equal to 36,000 BTU. If you apply the 20 BTU per sq ft rule of thumb, you can see that a 3-ton air conditioner cools about 1,800 square feet spaces.

How do you read HVAC model numbers?

Look at the model number (Located on the data plate stamped on the actual side of the compressor) on the compressor and there should be a number divisible by 12. It should start at 18 and not be more than 60 for residential AC units. 18 to equal 1.5 tons and 60 to equal 5 tons of cooling.

What is AC tonnage?

Tonnage is actually a measure of how powerful an AC is at cooling down a space. Tons are units of cooling power, so when we say that a system is a “two ton” or “five ton” unit, we’re indicating how powerful it is, not its weight. One ton = 12,000 BTUs of heat removed per hour from a space.

How many square feet will a 2.5 ton AC cool?

For example, a 30,000 BTU, 2.5-ton air conditioner is made to effectively cool a home between 1,200 and 1,500 square feet. A slightly larger 3,600, 3-ton unit, is designed for homes that are 1,500 to 1,800 square feet.

Is the a big difference between a 2.5 ton and 3 ton AC?

The general guideline is a 2.5 ton unit for a home that’s 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. A 3 ton unit is ideal for a home that’s 2,000 to 2,500 square feet.

Can you replace a 2 ton AC unit with a 3 ton?

Simple answer: yes. But that really depends on the size of you house and its condition. If the 2 ton unit is working as designed but seems to run continuously without satisfying the thermostat setting, then it might be undersized and replacing it with a 3 ton unit might be the answer.

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