3. What does TON mean when purchasing a new Air Conditioning System?
Simply a “ton” is a measurement (between 1.5 to 5) of an air conditioner’s ability to remove heat from your home. This is called its “cooling capacity.” But most people just refer to it as the “size” of the air conditioner.
The more cooling your home needs, the bigger the size air conditioner you need. 5 is the largest size; 1.5 is the smallest size.