An oversized AC short-cycles — it cools the air temperature quickly but shuts off before removing humidity. This leaves the home cold and clammy. Per ACCA Manual J, proper sizing accounts for insulation, window exposure, and local design temperatures. A unit 15-20% oversized will have higher energy bills, worse humidity control, and shorter compressor life than a correctly sized unit.
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