We are having a very hot summer here in the eastern US. I have a central air unit. It runs all day when the temp. is high outside. And the temp raises a few degrees during the day as well. It has been serviced and is only 4 years old. Think it normal from the hot temps?
2006-08-01 17:21:27 · 9 answers · asked by Scotty W 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes every ones is running alot in this high humity this year. this is normal
2006-08-01 17:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by arrettb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only things out of the ordinary that would make your a/c run all the time are your filter (make sure it is not clogged Check and change every few weeks if necessary) and your unit outside (make sure the coils are clean and free of debris) if they are dirty cut the power off to the unit (usually located outside with the unit) and use your garden hose or shop vac to clean them. I had a professional HVAC installer tell me that a/c is only going to vary the temperature 10 degrees from inside to outside. So if it is 95 degrees outside your a/c is only going to be able to cool it to 85 degrees inside. So if you have your thermostat set at 75 degrees and it can only cool it to 85 degrees it is going to run continuously trying to cool it to 75 degrees. That's what I was told. Good Luck!
2006-08-01 17:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by madroofer36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, on hot days it must work extra hard. Make certain you have good insulation in the attic. You can raise the thermostat a couple of degrees higher on hot days so the AC doesn't have to work quite as hard.
2006-08-01 17:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend to raise the temp setting and use ceiling fans for comfort
2006-08-03 02:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by rlynnrussell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your filter every couple of weeks instead of once a month and make sure it is getting enough air thru the intake vents!
Good luck!
2006-08-01 17:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by goneblonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for it to run almost continuously. Make sure the filter is clean and the condenser coils are clean and free of dust, dirt, grass clippings, etc. etc.....
2006-08-01 17:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,keep the doors and windows closed.
2006-08-01 17:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by kents411 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah make sure you don't burn out the compressor
2006-08-01 18:13:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. with the new freon's .
2006-08-01 17:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by needtogotoaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋