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Is a 5000 BTU air conditioner any good?
The EPA's minimal standard of “20 BTU per square feet” means that even the best 5000 BTU air conditioner effectively cools a room no larger than 250 feet square feet. As such, a 5000 BTU unit is a good choice for small and medium-sized rooms for most homeowners.
What size room will a 5000 BTU a C cool?
The room size will vary based on your climate and how much energy you want to use, but for a 400 square foot home, you should be able to set it to 100% fan with a 3-ton cooling capacity.
CAN 5000 BTU cool a living room?
Yes, a 5,000 BTU system is capable of cooling a room that measures 100 to 150 square feet.
How many square feet will 5000 BTU heat?
Now you can answer how many square feet will a 5,000 BTU heat. On average, it can heat about a 110 sq ft room. In the cold north, 5,000 BTU will be enough to heat 80 sq ft, and in the hot south, you will be able to heat a 170 sq ft room with such a space heater.