Heat Cool and Insulate » Central Air Conditioner http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com Energy Prices Are Rising - Ideas to Keep Energy Costs in Check Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:33:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 How much clearance is needed over a central air conditioner? http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/how-much-clearance-is-needed-over-a-central-air-conditioner-1246.php http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/how-much-clearance-is-needed-over-a-central-air-conditioner-1246.php#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 07:31:13 +0000 jstroud

I recently built a deck and left about 12 inches of clearance over the vertical fan on my central air conditioner. Have I made a mistake and increased the chances that the air condition will not run properly. Any suggestions, beyond moving the unit, that I can do to make sure the unit still runs like it should.


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    My dad turned off the central air conditioner for the house last winter, but he’s no longer around to turn it back on…anyway, we have no idea how to turn it on for the summer season! I’m not even sure which brand of air conditioner it is unfortunately, but any ideas would be appreciated.


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      ]]>       http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/how-do-i-turn-on-the-air-conditioner-after-it-was-turned-off-for-the-winter-1140.php/feed 3       Is a new central air conditioner system eligible for the 2010 tax credits if I don't also replace my furnace? http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/is-a-new-central-air-conditioner-system-eligible-for-the-2010-tax-credits-if-i-dont-also-replace-my-furnace-992.php http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/is-a-new-central-air-conditioner-system-eligible-for-the-2010-tax-credits-if-i-dont-also-replace-my-furnace-992.php#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:29:04 +0000 jstroud

      I am planning to replace my central air conditioner compressor and cased coil with a 14.5 seer/410A rating. Would this be eligible for the 30% tax credit?


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        My central air conditioner is a Trane XE1000. During these hot days the temps sometimes run mid 80′s to low 90′s outside. My unit is almost running constantly and I have it set at 72 degrees. What should the temperature be coming out of the ducts at the floor level. I took a laser temperature and it was running in the mid to high 50s but yet the unit is running like crazy and in my opinion not cooling the house like it should. Last week when it was in the low 90′s the house was a balmy 77 degrees inside only getting to the set 72 later that night. Is this normal or should I have it checked??


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        ]]>         http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/what-temperature-should-my-central-air-conditioner-be-putting-out-of-my-vents-884.php/feed 3         Which air conditioner should I get? York brand or Keeprite? Which one is more efficient? http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/which-air-conditioner-should-i-get-york-brand-or-keeprite-which-one-is-more-efficient-836.php http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/which-air-conditioner-should-i-get-york-brand-or-keeprite-which-one-is-more-efficient-836.php#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:27:47 +0000 jstroud

        I have a single detached house and my 2 ton central air conditioner just broke down. I want to get a new one. I have being offered two different brand of air conditioner, one is York and the other one is Keeprite. Can anybody tell me which one I should get for the money?


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        ]]>         http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/which-air-conditioner-should-i-get-york-brand-or-keeprite-which-one-is-more-efficient-836.php/feed 2         My air conditioner will not keep up with the heat! How do I keep the house cooler? http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/my-air-conditioner-will-not-keep-up-with-the-heat-how-do-i-keep-the-house-cooler-806.php http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/my-air-conditioner-will-not-keep-up-with-the-heat-how-do-i-keep-the-house-cooler-806.php#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:43:03 +0000 jstroud

        It is a heat index of 104 outside and inside, the air conditioner has been running non-stop and it is still 87 degrees inside the house. It is so hot!! It’s a central air conditioner and brand new! The house is well insulated and I have lined, energy-saving curtains on all the windows. What else can I do??


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        My central air conditioner is 20 years old, although I replaced a 0 part about 3 years ago. Is it time to replace the entire unit and if so, what brands are best in terms of reliability and "energy star" efficiency? Should I use single room units instead? I would be happy without having the whole house cool, if that would be more energy efficient. I live in Pasadena, southern California, if that makes a difference.


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        I have a new central air conditioner. Normally, it cools down the house 5 min per degree, so it takes around 25 min to lower the temperature from 80 to 75 degrees upstairs. I have 2 floors. Today, I went out to run errands and didn’t get back until 1pm, when it became 91 degrees outside and 85 degrees inside. I kept the AC on for several hours, and it didn’t cool the house below 78 degrees until 9pm.

        Does the AC work less effectively when it’s really hot outside, and the coils don’t cool off very fast in 90 degree heat? Is that why it didn’t go below 78 degrees inside till night time?

        Is there such as thing as a super-hot day when even a 3.5 ton AC gets overwhelmed? Is there any point to "staying ahead" by turning the AC on at 11am if we think a hot one is coming in order to start cooling earlier before the house gets really hot?


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        ]]>         http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/does-central-air-conditioner-work-less-efficiently-when-its-hot-outside-492.php/feed 10         what happens when an air conditioner condensate line clogs? what kinda professional do i call if it is? http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/what-happens-when-an-air-conditioner-condensate-line-clogs-what-kinda-professional-do-i-call-if-it-is-474.php http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/air-conditioning/what-happens-when-an-air-conditioner-condensate-line-clogs-what-kinda-professional-do-i-call-if-it-is-474.php#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 04:50:47 +0000 jstroud

        i have a wet carpet that has been eating through towels for a couple of months now in a certain area of my house, and only in a certain area in my house. i have a central air conditioner and only a one story house.
        this has been going on for a few months now and i know mold is there.

        i’ve tried my hand at drying the carpet and to my dismay, it soaks up again the next day.

        with extensive amounts of Google searches, after suspecting that the mold is catching up to my cough that could progressively amplify, i suspect that it may be a Air Conditioner Condensation Line drip.

        i watched that video of the professional guy and it might be it.

        and,

        what kind of professional do I call about fixing a condensation line. A plumber?

        and

        who would I call about getting rid of the mold?
        The wet carpet leak is adjacent with the bathroom (door), so I’m assuming it would be rather moist I’m 100% positive that the wet carpet isn’t the restroom (putting that out there so as it isn’t brought up as a possible cause).

        But I do need to know, if anybody might know if it is coming from the FLOOR or the CEILING ?, because if it would be a condensation clog, wouldn’t it come from the ceiling?


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        I noticed that my central air conditioner in my house was blowing air but not blowing cold air. I went outside and noticed that my outdoor air conditioner condenser fan was running fine but the compressor wasn’t making any noise. Any suggestions?
        I looked at the fuse box and there are two fuses…is one for the compressor and one for the fan on the condenser…cause like I said, the fan on the condenser does turn on.


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        The high pressure line on my central air conditioner, is cool to the touch when the air conditioning is running. I’ve been told that when the compressor is running the high pressure line should be warm or hot. Any ideas what this could mean?


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          The most unique and well known air conditioning is the Central air conditioners and its energy efficiency is measured in a unit called SEER, which is basically known as seasonal energy efficiency ratio.

          It is basically used for the measurement of air conditioner but based on the units of power consumed with various other factors involved in it. It should be always at its optimum for a proper running of the systems. Normally rating of ten is considered to be stable and good for the efficient running of the unit.

          A Central air conditioner is very easy to install and quite user friendly for home uses. You should make sure that the outdoor compressor which is attached to the unit is placed in a shady and warm area.

          This should be mainly done for the reduction in the consumption of electricity and energy level from the unit, which in turns becomes an added advantage and benefit for the purchaser of the product to buy it.

          The house should have at least one or two-foot airflow around the entire unit and for this purpose, the proper installation is to be done for the unit because this helps in the proper maintenance and supply of cool air for a longer time period.

          Air Conditioning Unit

          Another important feature of an air conditioning and refrigeration is that of a high velocity air conditioning unit and with a relatively new technology. Such units can be added to any home.

          This new technology consists of flexible tubing of two or three inches diameter and it also has an insulated tube which could be fixed behind the walls or inside closets of the air condition without damaging the any of the house´s plaster or sheet but it also some times depends on the size and shape of house you live in.

          Instead of large metals and other materials, it is advisable and recommended to have a two inch vent in the ceiling of the building or on the wall and it would be invisible and much clear, when it is painted.

          This new technology also cools at a faster rate and makes a cooling environment. Thus, this system is quite an easy and sustainable for controlled air conditioning through traditional duct work of the air condition.

          Air Conditioning Unit Measurement:

          Window air conditioning is another much famous air conditioning and refrigeration method, which could be measured by the simpler calculation of EER, which is called as Energy Efficiency Ratio. The other fact you should always have in mind is that EER could vary and differ greatly between the models of the test and thus it is important and secured to read out the Energy Guide label very carefully before buying that product.

          It is always necessary to read out the valid rules and regulation and conditions of the product.

          It is always important to be wise and take a careful decision before you buy any air conditioning and refrigeration product.

          Discover and and learn more about the new ductless air conditioning. Learn more about home air conditioning filters at my site.

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