It is currently 108 outside of my house, and even though I set my AC to 75, it is currently 80 in my house, because the AC can't seem to cool the house good enough. Any ideas how to improve the efficiency of the AC unit to help it reach the desired temperature?
I found my major leak/s using soapy water and a flashlight, recaptured the freon, then sandpapered and cleaned the area/s and spot welded them, and refilled the unit. The HVAC guy thought it would never work, yet six years later and it's still going strong.
i see temps across the country like 128!!! what in the crap!
We have been seeing record heat waves this year, lol at those who deny global warming.
OP, I have the same problem here. In my case, the AC condensor is too small and my options are limited because it's a rental.
Ended up getting a portable AC unit - works very nicely in tandem with the central AC to get the temp down to 75.
The bonus is that I can set the central AC higher (with the portable AC off) when I'm at work to save energy, since it now
doesn't take bloody ages to cool down in the evenings.
If its 108 outside, you should not be setting your AC to 75, even if its fully charged, filters are clean, and its good size for your residence. Set it to 78-82.
I live in Phoenix, and during the summer, my AC will struggle during the daytime to get it below 80. My unit is underpowered, and 10 years old, relative to the size of my house though. At night, I'll turn it down to 78 to sleep easier. During the day, 80-82.
Heh, just snapped that as I left work yesterday evening. Texas is OK, but I really miss the freezing a*s winters of the midwestWow, my window unit doesn't have a built-in MP3 player, much less heated and cooled seats! Nice.
Give me cold anyday. Hot can GTFO.
We keep ours at 72.If its 108 outside, you should not be setting your AC to 75, even if its fully charged, filters are clean, and its good size for your residence. Set it to 78-82.
I live in Phoenix, and during the summer, my AC will struggle during the daytime to get it below 80. My unit is underpowered, and 10 years old, relative to the size of my house though. At night, I'll turn it down to 78 to sleep easier. During the day, 80-82.
That would be unacceptable for me. It gets in the 100s here too and my a/c can and does keep my house at 68F all summer long. I honestly don't think I could be comfortable at 78F. If your a/c won't cycle at 75 during the day you need more a/c IMO.
You might have a freon leak. About once a year, I have to have somebody come out and add a little bit of freon to my A/C. It cost about $100. They want to tear apart my house to find the leak, but I'm not to keen on that idea.
Turn off your AC, you're killing the planet.It is currently 108 outside of my house, and even though I set my AC to 75, it is currently 80 in my house, because the AC can't seem to cool the house good enough. Any ideas how to improve the efficiency of the AC unit to help it reach the desired temperature?
I found my major leak/s using soapy water and a flashlight, recaptured the freon, then sandpapered and cleaned the area/s and spot welded them, and refilled the unit. The HVAC guy thought it would never work, yet six years later and it's still going strong.
Does your home have an attic? If so, you should have a powered fan for attic ventilation. If it's over 100 degrees outside, it's at least 150 in the attic. That heat inevitably seeps into the living space.