"Howie" wrote in message
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I am shopping around for a central air conditioner that will be installed
in
our 850 sq. ft home... any advice?

Howie



Google. This gets asked 200 times a month it seems.

Bottom line, make it easy for you:

The installer, not the brand, makes the difference.

Do not let anyone install the unit that does not perform a manual J, and D
or T (heat pump calc) on your home to insure it is sized correctly, as there
ARE NO RULES OF THUMB in this trade.

Verify licence, and insurance.