Three-Ton Units Cool 30,000 to 36,000 Square Feet When Equipment Age Remains Within Service Life
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A 3-ton HVAC unit typically cools between 30,000 and 36,000 square feet, but that capacity depends heavily on how old your equipment is and whether you are approaching its end-of-life threshold