I have a very nice Mobile but it is older, a 1973 actually. Since its been so hot here about 106* or Higher I have had to use my air conditioner. I have it on 84 because it I figured it would be lower on my bill and it also feels really good. Well the problem is that even at 84* the air conditioner is still running all day and my bills are 170-200.00 every month. I don't understand, Does anyone know what the problem could be, I turn it off at night & when it DOES click off at 84 if I turn it down to 82 then it won't even go that low unless its a cooler day outside. Could it be the insulation in the house or the windows leaking ? If anyone has any ideas what I could do to reduce my bills or if something might be wrong with the air conditioner it would be appreciated. Thanks !!
Another thing, I just bought the house LAST October & just realized she has tin foil in some of the vents...does anyone know what that is for ...?
2007-08-29 17:31:49 · 6 answers · asked by hollya707 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That tin foil is probably tape , if its blocking those vents or cold air returns especially thats probably why your unit isnt working. Also just run your Ac unit till you get to the temp you want, Once it gets ahead of itself it operates more efficiently, right now you have a lot of latent heat left in the house so it never feels very comfortable and the unit never gets to run all night in the cool night to get ahead. Let it run, and see what happens.
2007-08-29 17:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by mlk682 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing I would do, with an older mobile home like this, is have the air conditioner recharged. It probably is low on refrigerant, and this is the quickest fix, to get it to cool better. (cleaning the system may help too).
Next, check the vents to make sure the system is balanced. In a mobile home, there is usually some metal tape, around the perimeter of the vent, to seal the floor around the vent, and prevent the air from blowing under the vinyl flooring. Vinyl flooring, is usually the only place you would find this, and a lot of manufacturers just glue the vinyl down around the vent itself. I have seen some home owners use aluminum foil to block off certain vents, when they were trying to get more air thru some, and less thru others.
Check that refrigerant first -- if it is low, then the system has to work harder, to get the same amount of cooling. Most HVAC techs will tell you that the system should be cooling about 15 to 25 degrees from whatever the outside temp is, where the evaporator coil (the outside unit) is located. So -- If it is 100 degrees outside, you should only expect a system that is in GOOD working order, to cool to about 80 degrees. If your system has less refrigerant than it is supposed to have, then it will just use that much more electricity, as it is working harder to circulate less refrigerant.
A good annual maintenance check is always in order... check your home every year for leaks around windows, doors, etc. Caulk where necessary. On mobile homes, this is a good time to spot check for the home being out of level, leaks, etc. Also look at the underbelly for any open holes that need to be sealed.
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2007-08-29 18:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the beginning seek for a hollow of a few sort interior the wall. in the adventure that your unit is leaking it ought to have brought about harm over the years. Air blowing out the hollow will take moisture with it. the real situation is the A/C unit itself. in case you do not exchange the filter out oftentimes (as quickly as a month) it is going to reason massive issues...fairly in a cellular domicile the place there is not any room for something besides. if that's the unique unit and the home is old then you definately would would desire to have it wiped clean. that would desire to be accomplished on a common foundation too. The residue ought to be mold. Get a good mold cleanser (like rid-X) and clean the area thoroughly.
2016-10-17 06:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by rud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say you need a higher btu rated air conditioner or buy a swamp cooler works best for a mobile home and will lower the electric bill a lot.tin foil in vents probley your ducting should be checked.
2007-08-29 17:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use to have the biggest ac you could buy for a window unit in my trailer, but the light bill was out of this world, so i went to central unit and it went down, checking all ducts making sure they are in good condition, animals seem to like ripping them to stay warm or cool, using plastic on windows helps alot to, as for the foil she used it for tape or for cleaning out vents,underpin trailer. most old trailers have no insulation in them.
2007-08-29 19:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by terry c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check the filter to make sure it is clean. Also make sure the fan is clean. If they are really dirty you may need to clean the evaporator coil. For more go to the air conditioner troubleshooting page at www.hvac-for-beginners.com
2007-08-29 21:02:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋