I'd have it checked for sure...especially as high as electricity is getn. Dbl chk the filter and rinse out the condensing unit(outside) coils. Also, on these super hot days, I turn on some misting nozzles on around my condensing units. I bought the ones made for dog pens with 5 or 6 nozzles on it. Brings the subcooling down which helps out on the inside! I just do it during the hottest part of the day. New unit oughta do better than 80 amigo.
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It was supposedly gonna get 109 here today. Don't know if it did. All I know is my vehicle don't have air conditioning and it was hotter than hell driving home from work this evening. I'm surprised my steering wheel wasn't melted into a steering oval. Felt like a thousand blow dryers hitting me in the face while I was driving home with that hot air blowing in through the windows. But it's either that or die of heat exhaustion.
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Originally posted by jerp View PostI think our biggest problem is insulation - for example we still have cheap builder grade single pane windows. I understand why she expects it to be cooler after all we paid for a new unit and larger duct work. I’m getting it checked out tomorrow
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Originally posted by jerp View PostI think our biggest problem is insulation - for example we still have cheap builder grade single pane windows. I understand why she expects it to be cooler after all we paid for a new unit and larger duct work. I’m getting it checked out tomorrow
Newer units have the filter on the unit if you haven’t checked that. Maybe save some money
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Originally posted by jerp View PostHer text at 4:30 -
We have a problem with the AC. Thermostat is set on 74 and Nest says it’s 80degrees in the house.
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It’s 111 outside. Most AC units no matter how efficient can’t bring inside temps down more than 20-25 degrees. Close the blinds and turn on the ceiling fans.
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We paid a lot of money for that new unit just a couple years ago! It’s crazy we can’t make it comfortable! Will it help if I turn it down to 70?
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Originally posted by Mike D View PostInsulation makes all the difference in the world. Mine has no problem keeping my house at 70 or below [emoji51] regardless of the temperature outside.
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I remember my apartment days prior to 2006. 300 dollar electric bills and Im pretty energy conservative.
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