![]() ![]() Then find the lable that gives the data about your AC. It’ll look something like the one you see above, although maybe not quite so decrepit as that one. Go outside and find the outdoor unit, that metal noisemaker hidden away on the side or the back of the house. The good news is that most HVAC manufacturers make it easy to determine the nominal capacity of your air conditioner. ![]() ( Note: This article is about finding the size of your existing AC, not determining what size you need.) But to know if your AC is oversized, first you have to know what size it is. Why? Briefly, they may not dehumidify as well, short-cycling wears them out quicker, and your home will probably be less comfortable if the air conditioner is too big. Do you know what size your air conditioner is? In the world of building science, you’ll hear a lot of talk about why oversized air conditioners are a bad idea.
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