Understanding Your System
What Size AC System Do You Actually Need in Coastal Bend Homes?
May 11, 2026
TL;DR:Most Coastal Bend homes need about 1 ton of AC per 500–700 sq ft, but in places like Port Aransas, Rockport, and North Padre Island, humidity, salt air, insulation, and sun exposure matter just as much as square footage. The only way to get it right is a proper load calculation, not a guess. If…
