2 Ton O General Air Conditioner

What is a Ton? Contrary to widespread belief, a ton does not stand for the weight of the AC. Rather, ton or tonnage is the unit used to measure the cooling capacity of the air conditioner based on the size and other features of your room. Before electric air conditioners existed, people used large blocks of ice to cool their homes and businesses. The ice absorbed heat and slowly melted as it warmed up. The use of tons to measure cooling capacity comes from this time. A ton refers to the amount of heat it takes to completely melt a ton of ice.