Saltline Air & Refrigeration
The owner’s air conditioning library

Know the load calc before you buy.

Air conditioning gets quoted thousands apart for the same home, because the cheap quote skips the load calc, fits a standard coil on the coast, and leaves the electrical off. The differences only show up later, in the power bill and the rusted-out condenser. These guides put them back in the conversation. No sign-up, no sales pitch, just what to ask.

01 7 min read

What size air conditioner do I actually need?

The kW you need comes from a room-by-room load calc, not the floor area or the price list. Why an oversized unit costs more to run than a right-sized one, what a load calc actually measures, and the question that separates a real installer from a "she'll be right" quote.

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01/06 8 min read

How much does air conditioning cost to install?

A single split, a multi-head and a whole-home ducted system span $2,600 to $26,000+, and the cheap quote is cheap for reasons you only meet later. Indicative corridor ranges, the levers that move them, and why running cost matters more than sticker price.

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04 6 min read

Ducted or split: which is right for your place?

Splits are cheaper and simpler; ducted is quieter, hidden and zoned. The decision comes down to how many rooms you want to control, whether you have roof space, and your budget. A straight comparison with no thumb on the scale.

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09 6 min read

Air conditioning and salt air on the coast

Why a standard condenser can rust out within a few years on the coast, what a blue-fin or treated coil actually does, where to place the outdoor unit, and the maintenance interval that doubles its life in the salt zone. The local truth behind the Saltline name.

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