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Post# 599578 5/29/2012 at 03:03 (357 days old) by Launderess  (La Pomme Grande) |
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  Well summer finally arrived this weekend to NYC. Nothing really bad just mid to high 70's with lots of humidity. Perfect chance to fire up the new Friedrich AC and put it throught it's paces.
This is our first AC with electronic controls and despite initial misgivings am finding one rather likes the system. Usually set the AC at either 70F or 75F using the "Money Saver" and "Smart Fan" options. This seems to give perfect results. | ||
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Post# 599585 , Reply# 3 5/29/2012 at 04:55 (356 days old) by westie2 (Siloam Springs, Arkansas) |
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 We have central A/C and keep it set at 76 to 78 and run the ceiling fans and small fans to stir the air around. Temp got up to 92 here yesterday. We have found that keeping the same tgem in the house is better that letting it go up during th day and then backdown. With our heat have it go lower during the day while at work then back up before we arrive back home. Gas heat and electric cooling. | ||
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Post# 599588 , Reply# 4 5/29/2012 at 05:11 (356 days old) by Frigilux (the open prairie of Minnesota) |
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 My name is Frigilux and I'm an air-conditioning addict. I keep the central air system at 72-73 degrees in the summer. I try to make up for this profligate behavior by keeping the house at 64 degrees all winter (natural gas forced air heating). I hate, hate, hate heat and humidity; we have plenty of both in southern Minnesota.
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Post# 599589 , Reply# 5 5/29/2012 at 05:22 (356 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 599592 , Reply# 6 5/29/2012 at 06:17 (356 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) |
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Post# 599599 , Reply# 7 5/29/2012 at 06:29 (356 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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I'm with Eugene on this one, only difference being that we set our thermostat @ 68-70 degrees daytime in winter, and 63 degrees when we go to bed. A/C is set @ 72-73 degrees. | ||
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Post# 599616 , Reply# 9 5/29/2012 at 07:40 (356 days old) by toploader55 (Barnstable, Ma.) |
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 Set at 70 degrees during the day with "Money Saver" on, (Money Saver turns the Fan On and Off with the Compressor)
At Night, 68 degrees with constant fan. Easier to fall asleep with the constant noise of the fan than hearing the entire unit cycle on and off. 68 is preffered after working behind the line in the kitchen where the temperature can be in access of 100 + during July and August. | ||
| Post# 599618 , Reply# 10 5/29/2012 at 08:00 (356 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI) | ||
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Post# 599623 , Reply# 11 5/29/2012 at 08:20 (356 days old) by DADoES ( ) |
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Post# 599627 , Reply# 12 5/29/2012 at 08:58 (356 days old) by franksdad (Greenville, South Carolina) |
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Post# 599629 , Reply# 13 5/29/2012 at 09:08 (356 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) |
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 In the winter we have the heat set at 72F.
In the summer we have had it at 77 or 78. This new American Standard Central unit is really COLD! On our old system we had it set at 74 for best results. If we set this new system to that we would have icicles hanging in the house! And the thermostat is not off either. Single thermometers in the house indicate that 77 is really 77. I don't know what the air seems so colder than the old unit? | ||
| Post# 599630 , Reply# 14 5/29/2012 at 09:11 (356 days old) by wayupnorth (Maine - Vacationland ) | ||
 I have a Frigidaire window unit thats probably 25 years old but still works fine for the bedroom. Although there are not alot of hot humid days here, I have to have it on to sleep when its sticky. It is turned on in the evening on high, max cool and when its time to go to sleep, switched to low and the compressor cycles as needed. It is not very efficient, as I notice a spike in the power bill. But with what little it is used, it serves the purpose. At the rate our weather is going this year, I may not even have to install it.
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Post# 599658 , Reply# 16 5/29/2012 at 11:52 (356 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) |
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 When I lived in San Jose we kept the temp set at 72. Heaven forbid I would do that here in the Desert. This house has 2 central systems (some homes here have 4 or more) and I keep them at a comfortable 76 which is a big difference when the outside temperature is 110+. I have a separate thermostat for system #2 in my bedroom which I used to set at 74/75 when I "entertained" in there...it hasn't been set that low in years! Old age can be so cruel.
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Post# 599696 , Reply# 19 5/29/2012 at 15:19 (356 days old) by Launderess (La Pomme Grande) |
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Is once the place is cooled, keep it that way rather than let things heat up all over again. That just makes more work for the AC which may be already straining under load, and have to contend with everyone elses in the area doing the same putting stress on the power grid.
During warmer/hot months I keep the heavy drapes in the living room closed during the late morning through early evening to keep out the mid-day heat and humidity. Same for most all the rooms actually. | ||
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Post# 599714 , Reply# 20 5/29/2012 at 16:24 (356 days old) by MaytagA710 (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ) |
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 I set my A/C for 21 C (70F). Depending on the temperature, I will turn it on, or off, but leave the blower/fan on. Like today for instance, was very chilly for a end of May day in Nova Scotia, so I turned the A/C off, and got me some "free cooling" from the out doors. The air system in the house uses a HRV/Air Exchanger, which feeds in to the air handler. Mixing fresh air with recirculated air.
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Post# 599725 , Reply# 21 5/29/2012 at 16:56 (356 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake and Burnsville Mn.) |
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Post# 599727 , Reply# 22 5/29/2012 at 17:02 (356 days old) by DADoES ( ) |
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Outdoor temp 90°F. Thermostat in LR (which includes kitchen & DR areas) currently at 78°F. Master BR is 77°F. Master bath (door was closed, south/west exposure, three 43"x43" glass block windows) unofficial (meaning a cheap wall-mount weather station) 80°F. Office room (with two computers running and five windows, west exposure) immediately adjacent to LR is 82.9°F. Spare BRs at other end of house reading 75°F. | ||
| Post# 599742 , Reply# 23 5/29/2012 at 18:23 (356 days old) by LordKenmore (WA) | ||
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| Post# 599748 , Reply# 24 5/29/2012 at 18:56 (356 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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Post# 599752 , Reply# 25 5/29/2012 at 19:09 (356 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) |
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It will be on seventy, summer and winter, North Carolina is HOT and HUMID!!! | ||
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Post# 599789 , Reply# 26 5/29/2012 at 23:28 (356 days old) by Launderess (La Pomme Grande) |
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My old Friedrich "WallMaster" would send a steady trickle of water out of the grill on very humid days and or when it was "steamy" indoors. Still now and then you'd hear water sloshing about inside during operation and or when turning the unit on or off, however nothing like the new unit.
When passing outdoors you can hear water sloshing about inside the unit and certianly when turning the thing on or off you hear quite allot. The AC is installed and leveled properly but no water has come out of the back as of yet. If one looks around at units in other buildings the "drain kit" by Friedrich has been installed (you can tell by the hose sticking out of the grille), but our sales/service guy recommends against that in all but the most extreme circumstances. | ||
| Post# 599794 , Reply# 27 5/29/2012 at 23:53 (356 days old) by washernoob (Omaha Nebraska) | ||
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| Post# 599804 , Reply# 29 5/30/2012 at 00:42 (356 days old) by LordKenmore (WA) | ||
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Post# 599836 , Reply# 30 5/30/2012 at 06:33 (355 days old) by toploader55 (Barnstable, Ma.) |
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As it was explained to me,
The unit retains water to help cool the Condensing Coil outside. There is a solid round ring attached to the fan on the outside part of the A/C. This is called the "slinger". It picks up the condensate water that the evaporator has removed from the inside of the room and sprays it over the condensor coil to help remove the heat from the refridgerant. I too have a Friedrich and it will drip water only when the pan is full on the outside. I was told to leave the plug in for maximum operation. The drain kits are for the Transom Installations or Installations when you don't want the condesate water to be annoying such as dripping on passers by or creating puddles on sidewalks etc. Hope this helps. | ||
| Post# 599891 , Reply# 31 5/30/2012 at 12:09 (355 days old) by rickr (as da hood turns...) | ||
 73 daytime when we are home, and 75 at night. We still use a small window unit in the bedroom at night, because the 2nd floor is always a bit warmer, and we like it cool to sleep.
The technicians that installed the new furnace and central air told us never vary the temp more than a couple of degrees on the a/c side. (temp set up for cooling, vs set down for heating) As it takes more energy to bring the temp and humidity back to where they were, if you "set up" the setting more than a couple degrees. On the heating side, the "set back" is about 5 degrees at night. | ||
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Post# 600044 , Reply# 33 5/31/2012 at 06:53 (354 days old) by toploader55 (Barnstable, Ma.) |
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Exactly.
While the theory makes sense, Throwing water all over the place doesn't make sense. My Grandfather had a 15,000 BTU Carrier from the late sixties. When he heard that water splashing around, he drained it and drilled a hole in the chassis for the condensate water to drain. It had of used R-22 becuase the air that came out of that unit could freeze your butt off, | ||
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Post# 600114 , Reply# 34 5/31/2012 at 13:29 (354 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) |
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...61 degrees, I don't think my thermostats even go that low. I would freeze at 68 in the winter. It's supposed to it 113 today which is insane for May. Southern California Edison recently installed "smart meters" in my area...eliminates them paying for meter-readers and allows them to charge you an extra monthly fee, how nice. At least with these new meters I can use the computer to monitor how much power I've used to date as well as today's usage. You can also see the current amount of your bill which elminates "Summer Surprises." I set a budget amount and the computer alerts me when I've exceeded it, and they estimate your total bill for the month too. All this is just part of living in here in the Desert. It helps to remind yourself that Winter heating bills are around $20.00.
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Post# 600123 , Reply# 35 5/31/2012 at 14:42 (354 days old) by Launderess (La Pomme Grande) |
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| Post# 600127 , Reply# 36 5/31/2012 at 14:59 (354 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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Post# 600143 , Reply# 39 5/31/2012 at 16:40 (354 days old) by DADoES ( ) |
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| Post# 600160 , Reply# 41 5/31/2012 at 18:53 (354 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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Yes. 71. The hottest I could probably stand would be 73. But once it's 74 or higher in the house, I can just tell and it makes me uncomfortable.
It's a TRANE XR11 heat pump (electric) that came with the house when it was built in 2004 and it's a single story home. The PROBLEM I notice is that in a newer subdivision, (like mine) there aren't these huge tall trees around for shade because everything is still growing, so the FULL sun hits the house. A also notice something else. Take a day where there is FULL sun, but say it's only 65 degrees outside, you would think that with the windows opened and it's 65 outside that the thermostat wouldn't go much above 65.........but the inside temp will stay in the mid-70s on a 65 degree day, and even with the windows open I sometimes feel like turning the air on because it's in the mid-70s in the house. Perhaps it's a combination of the sun and the electronic in the house or something. I don't know. | ||
| Post# 600163 , Reply# 42 5/31/2012 at 19:28 (354 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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I also notice that in the winter, keeping my heat set at 67 vs A/C set at 71, the power bill is always MUCH more in the winter than summer. So, even set as low as 67 in cold winter vs set at 71 on a hot summer, the winter power bill is always more. I supposed it costs more to heat than cool a home. The most my summer power bill has ever been is 150.00 if it's an extended period of HOT weather, but typically its more around 120. In winter, if extended cold, it can be in the 160's
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| Post# 600168 , Reply# 43 5/31/2012 at 19:55 (354 days old) by thomasortega (Brazil) | ||
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Post# 600170 , Reply# 44 5/31/2012 at 20:07 (354 days old) by kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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 In the winter I am at the mercy of a a one-thermostat 10 unit apartment building with gravity designed hot-water radiator heat. Night temp is usually 66-68 and daytime is generally 70-73. In the summer I have 3 small window units. Living room is usually kept between 75-78. Bedroom is 72-75 at night, in the galley kitchen an old, squeaky 5000 BTU window unit does whatever it can to keep daddy from sweating up a storm!
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| Post# 600174 , Reply# 45 5/31/2012 at 20:24 (354 days old) by wayupnorth (Maine - Vacationland ) | ||
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I guess everyone has quite a difference in their power costs. Here in Maine it is high, especially for running an a/c, but I am going to sleep comfortable regardless if it is humid. 85% of the state heat with oil which is $3.60 a gallon that most furnaces can use in an hour. Unfortunately, we need heat most of the time so we pay thru the nose to be comfortable. The way this year is going so far I may not have to put the a/c in but may need to schedule an oil delivery.
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Post# 600180 , Reply# 46 5/31/2012 at 21:04 (354 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) |
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Here in the Palm springs area I'm a little more fortunate than many of my neighbors. I have a traditional styled home built in 1999 with a sloped roof covered with concrete tiles. The attic area is huge with about 3 feet of insulation over the ceiling joists. The air ducts are thickly insulated as are the the 4, 10 foot skylight shafts. There are two wind turbines on the roof that draw air from side vents on the house. All of the 66 homes in my community were built with the standard insulated walls and double pane windows. My entire house has 9 foot ceilings which are fine for me. I think most people don't realize you air-condition (and heat) cubic feet, not square feet. Depending on the style of the house some of my neighbors have 12 foot ceilings in some rooms. I have friends who have a 5,000 sq foot home (for 2 people!) with 18 foot ceilings...hence the need for 4 central systems. The people on either side of me have Southwest/Pueblo styled homes with flat roofs which provide very little room for insulation. Their electric bills for Summer are usually much higher than mine even though they have smaller homes. They have 12 foot ceilings in the living areas too. I bought the right house for someone who's a cheap skate.
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| Post# 600333 , Reply# 49 6/1/2012 at 15:22 (353 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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Post# 600337 , Reply# 50 6/1/2012 at 15:52 (353 days old) by Launderess (La Pomme Grande) |
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Cannot tell about their other types as only have owned "Wallmaster" units as they fit the wall sleeves.
Former unit was built around the mid-1980's or 1990's (cannot remember which) and once it had undergone a major cleaning (see my woes with that unit posted in the archives)worked a treat. It was near the last of the old heavy Amercian built, all metal, dial controlled, Freon using, things that did the job. Newer model was snagged on a great deal and though electonic and is built with less metal than previous units seems to work just as well. This unit was built around 2008 and from what one can tell made in the USA. Friedrich has a reputation as one of the better AC units in North American and certainly one of the last if not the only remaining to produce in the USA if not "North America" buy also having plants in Mexico. Either way streets ahead of some of the cheap Asian tat that barely lasts one season and doesn't offer much cooling strength for the money. Latest issue of CR has ratings of AC's and IIRC they did't test many if any Freidrich units. Would have to go back and read the report to see what that was all about. | ||
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Post# 600418 , Reply# 52 6/1/2012 at 23:16 (353 days old) by lovestowash (Atlanta) |
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 I have a mid-century, 2-level ranch that is drafty, yet very shaded in the Summer... I had the HVAC replaced about 3 years ago... Summer, when I'm not at home during the day, A/C stays at 80...and typically doesn't activate till late afternoon... If I'm out of town, A/C stays at 82... When home during the day, usually at 78... Sleep time, it goes no lower than 76...works fine with a ceiling fan, and no pajamas, no cover... Ceiling fans in every room... Typically takes no more than an hour to go from low 80's to high 70's... Winter, the therm stays at 55, with sweats on... When company comes, I crank it up to possibly 65... I have gas heat, and the lower the temp, the fewer sinus-related issues I have... And, with aging, I don't sweat nearly as much as I used to...
George
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Post# 600441 , Reply# 54 6/2/2012 at 01:23 (353 days old) by sudsmaster (Greater SF Bay Area) |
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 It doesn't matter what temp I set it to, because I never turn it on. At least not in the house.
Actually, have two Daewoo 5,000 BTU window units, but they've been in storage for the past couple of years. I'd rather have the window access instead of these things. The temps here are moderate enough that A/C is needed only about two weeks a year. Normally I can ventilate the house during the evening/night, and then close it up in the morning, and it's still fairly cool when I get home. Lots of attic insulation and a ventilated roof helps. In the car that has a temp readout, I find 72 is cool enough. And the truth is, the 5,000 BTU Daewoo units really weren't up to cooling down the place, anyway. | ||
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Post# 600526 , Reply# 55 6/2/2012 at 14:31 (352 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO) |
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Typically 70 works great; sometimes when not as warm outside and feels muggy in the house, maybe 67 or 68. Love it cool; don't mind paying the bill for comfort. Would rather cut a few other things from my budget if need be, to stay comfortable. | ||
| Post# 600528 , Reply# 56 6/2/2012 at 14:41 (352 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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I hope you eskimoes have some loaner parkas for thinner-skinned visitors. | ||
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Post# 600534 , Reply# 57 6/2/2012 at 14:51 (352 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO) |
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Actually, arbilab - I keep throws nearby all sitting areas for those who say they're freezing when they visit, along with extra blankets and quilts in all bedrooms just for the "thin blooded" visitors. And for those still not satisfied - I keep a few electric blankets around. LOL John | ||
| Post# 600781 , Reply# 59 6/3/2012 at 15:55 (351 days old) by wayupnorth (Maine - Vacationland ) | ||
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It has rained 12 out of the last 14 days and we are now under a flood watch from NOAA. It barely made it to 50 today and has been raining heavily since yesterday and expected to continue thru Thursday. Please send some of the nice sunny warmer weather this way, I am so looking forward to running a/c.
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Post# 600798 , Reply# 60 6/3/2012 at 18:07 (351 days old) by xraytech (S.W. Pennsylvania, near Pittsb) |
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| Post# 600856 , Reply# 61 6/3/2012 at 22:24 (351 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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I was thinking about a pipeline from north to south so we could split the difference. It's almost twice your temperature here. | ||
| Post# 600926 , Reply# 62 6/4/2012 at 10:14 (350 days old) by wayupnorth (Maine - Vacationland ) | ||
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| Post# 600975 , Reply# 63 6/4/2012 at 15:54 (350 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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We had record wet from Dec to Apr, then record dry since then. It's probably going to be 10% chance of cloud until October. I like warm but not SCORCH. | ||
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Post# 600979 , Reply# 64 6/4/2012 at 16:26 (350 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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 I use the rule of sweat. If I'm sweating it's ON. If I'm not sweating it's OFF. Usually 73 does the trick. Depends on what I'm doing inside too. If I'm just watching t.v. I can stand warmer temp. If I'm cooking in the kitchen I like it cooler. All thermostats are different so I go by how I FEEL at the moment... | ||
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Post# 601606 , Reply# 69 6/6/2012 at 21:29 (348 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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What happens when you leave the fan setting to "ON". When the room reaches the desired temperature the thermostat turns the compressor off. The ice on the evaporator then begins to melt. The moisture from the evaporator then gets blown into the room causing the humidity to rise. When the thermostat fan is set to "AUTO" the fan and compressor shut off at the same time. The ice on the evaporator melts and drains as it should. If there is too much ice accumulating on the evaporator,blocking the air flow while the compressor is on, there is a problem with the unit. Leaving the fan setting to "ON" is a work around for those who do not want to fix the unit properly. As most know humidity is huge on how you feel in hot weather. Why blow it in unless your in a ultra dry climate? Photo is normal ice accumulation. 
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Post# 601608 , Reply# 70 6/6/2012 at 21:33 (348 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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Post# 601610 , Reply# 71 6/6/2012 at 21:37 (348 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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Post# 601627 , Reply# 72 6/6/2012 at 22:04 (348 days old) by dadoes ( ) |
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The evaporator of an air conditioner collects/condenses moisture (like a glass holding an iced drink on a hot/humid day) but it does not (should not) ice- or frost-over like a refrigerator or freezer. If it does, then there's insufficient airflow. The blower running continuously will pick up residual moisture that remains after the compressor cycles off and the evaporator temp rises above the dewpoint (thus no longer condensing moisture), carrying it into the room and slightly raising the humidity level. Auto-fan gives better humidity control. Auto-fan on my grandmother's Friedrich window unit results in noticeably better humidity control ... and the temperature swing between compressor cut-in and cut-out is wider (to the point of discomfort) on continuous fan with the thermostat anticipator heater disengaged. Central systems also have an anticipator heater on the thermostat, and per my experience it also seems to disengage on continuous fan. Well, older thermostats (mercury bulb or bi-metal) had anticipator heaters. Electronic thermostats anticipate ... electronically. | ||
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Post# 601634 , Reply# 73 6/6/2012 at 22:23 (348 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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Post# 601641 , Reply# 74 6/6/2012 at 23:29 (348 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) |
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What is everyone's feeling about using ceiling fans along with air conditioning? I realize you get more even room temperatures but I tend to think blowing warm air down from a high ceiling causes the air to run more frequently. It also circulates warm air from around windows. When I'm on the floor playing with my dogs (and sometimes a guest or two) it seems to be the coolest place in the house.
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Post# 601644 , Reply# 75 6/6/2012 at 23:48 (348 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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Post# 601651 , Reply# 76 6/7/2012 at 00:24 (348 days old) by alr2903 (Memphis Tennessee) |
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Post# 601737 , Reply# 77 6/7/2012 at 11:43 (347 days old) by sudsmaster (Greater SF Bay Area) |
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The master bed/bath in my home was added on back in the 60's or 70's, long before I bought it. It's south facing and has the tallest part of the crawl space. And the heating ducts are bit undersized. As a result it tends to get hotter in summer and colder in winter than the rest of the house. Not a lot, just a few degrees, but noticeable.
I've been considering getting one of the portable A/C units that features a heat pump as well, so it could be used year-round in the master bedroom, and not block up much of a window. So far, however, I haven't found one with a dual hose setup, which would be the most efficient way to go, I think. | ||
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Post# 601765 , Reply# 78 6/7/2012 at 14:06 (347 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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@sudsmaster. My first thought is that the duct work is not undersized but leaking. Very common for duct work this old. Half the air just blowing in the attic or basement not reaching the intended room. Since I'm not one for "work arounds" my first question would be could you have the duct work repaired or resized for the same amount $600.00 as the portable dual hose air conditioner? Might be fun to get an estamate and see how that plays out. Your energy costs would go down and you would not have to deal with the portable unit. My second thought is if you have to go to an additional unit a window unit is a much better performer. Much quieter too. Third thought dual hose units are hard to find. I was unable to find one in any store and ended up having to order one from Amazon. I purchased a Whynter 14,000 btu A/C Heater as a last resort. Window units are not allowed in my apartment complex. The first unit that was sent out was defective and would not turn on. Had to send it back. Big hassel! The replacement unit works fine and does a good job. Hooking up the hoses is a hassle and not the best design. This unit is noisy! I wear head phones to watch t.v. Consider this in your bedroom when sleeping. Good luck and keep us posted on how the journey goes... 
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Post# 601766 , Reply# 79 6/7/2012 at 14:07 (347 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) |
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My parents have a Penguino which they seem to like. When did gas central ac fade out? My best friend looked at a house which still had it a couple of years ago. We have fairly cheap gas in our area, so it might have been economical, if hard to repair. | ||
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Post# 604487 , Reply# 81 6/18/2012 at 12:02 (336 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady- Birthplace of Elec-Trak & Lucalox ) |
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Post# 604498 , Reply# 82 6/18/2012 at 12:39 (336 days old) by RevvinKevin (Between Mickey Mouse & the Queen Mary (So. Cal.) |
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Before I moved my dad up into the house (he was in his own room downstairs), I set the programmable T-stat (A/C) for 80, daytime (while at work), 78 after getting home and 75 at night so I can sleep. If the outside temp is in the high 80's - low 90's range, the temp inside the house is just reaching 80 about or just after the time I get home from work. Heat in the winter I would set it for 58 (basically off) while at work and 65 while home.
If I wasn't trying to keep the cooling costs down I'd probably keep the A/C set for 70-72 while I'm home and 68 or so at night.
But now with dad in the house all day, when the A/C is on, it's at 78 daytime / 75 night. During the winter I keep it at 69 degrees during the day (I'm sure dad would prefer 75) and 60 at night.
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