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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 21 MIN

Why Bigger Air Conditioners Make You Miserable

from Cool Talk with Hartzell's | Your HVAC Questions, Answered!

Give Use A ShoutHOST A: Dave, a homeowner in Piedmont added a 400 square foot sunroom and called you for a mini-split quote. He had two other quotes already. One was 18,000 BTU, one was 12,000 BTU, you came out and quoted 9,000 BTU. He thought you were sizing too small. HOST B: He was thinking the way you would think about a window unit. More tons, more cooling. Mini-splits do not work that way. They are variable speed. A 9,000 BTU unit will modulate down to 2,500 BTU when the load is small and ramp up to 9,00 I'm Dave Hartzell at Hartzell's Heat & Air in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. 45 years in the trade, Master HVAC license. On Cool Talk I cover the stuff central Oklahoma homeowners actually need to know about heat, air, and indoor air quality. More episodes: https://hartzellsheatair.com/podcast/Thanks for tuning in to Hartzell’s Heat & Air — your trusted HVAC experts in Oklahoma and beyond. From Kingfisher to coast-to-coast consulting, we design, install, and maintain smart, efficient systems that deliver year-round comfort.We’re employee-owned, family-run, and powered by 48+ years of experience. Whether it’s AI-powered thermostats, geothermal systems, or classic tune-ups, we deliver upfront pricing, expert care, and warranties that back it all up.🛠️ Book Online: https://book.housecallpro.com/book/Hartzells-Heat--Air/4a569038b3dc460daf2d5f6497b18351?v2=true 🌐 www.hartzellsheatair.com 📞 (405) 375-4822🚛 Trane Comfort Specialist • Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer • ClimateMaster Elite 🛡️ VIP Comfort Club • Remote Monitoring • Extended Warranties📲 Follow us for tips, updates, and real-world installs: YouTube: @hartzellsheatair6003 X: https://x.com/HartzellsHVAC Facebook: facebook.com/hartzellsheatair LinkedIn: Dave HartzellBuilt on trust. Backed by warranty. Designed for comfort.

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Give Use A Shout HOST A: Dave, a homeowner in Piedmont added a 400 square foot sunroom and called you for a mini-split quote. He had two other quotes already. One was 18,000 BTU, one was 12,000 BTU, you came out and quoted 9,000 BTU. He thought you were sizing too small. HOST B: He was thinking the way you would think about a window unit. More tons, more cooling. Mini-splits do not work that way. They are variable speed. A 9,000 BTU unit will modulate down to 2,500 BTU when the load is small...

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