Your Body Gives off Heat

When sizing air conditioning equipment, square footage is not the only relevant factor. Climate, insulation quality, and room functions (i.e. kitchens with heat-producing appliances) must also be taken into account. Another important consideration may not seem as obvious: number of occupants. The body of an average adult gives off between 400 and 500 BTUs of heat per hour, a figure that increases during periods of exercise or strenuous activity. This helps during heating season, but can make it more difficult to cool down a crowded room on a hot day. Visit SupplyHouse.com for our full selection of air conditioning and mini-split products.