I have a large Air Temp wall air conditioner (about 30 years old)
Sandra Gordon DeCarle
3 years ago
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Comments (4)thank you very much for that link -- most of the other links mentioned earlier about humidity in this thread have either expired or denied me access. i was curious as to whether an attic fan might be a solution; it appears from the linked article that it is not. i don't think moving our air handler out of the attic is an option space-wise. do you believe closing the roof vent would be helpful? am i going to create more problems for myself if we install a piece of plywood over the vent from the inside? it seems much of the advice i've read about high humidity areas is to seal off the attic area and reduce insulation as opposed to increasing it or using reflective barriers. it is all a bit confusing....See MoreWhat do I need to know to replace central air conditioner
Comments (5)To be clear I did NOT say that they INSTALLLED the $30 thermostat for $200. I said they sold me a $30 thermostat for $200! The INSTALLATION and the SERVICE CALL were TOTALLY different charges so the whole thing was about $600 (and it conked out 3 days later so changing the thermostat didn't fix the problem,and so much for thier "diagnosis") so I DO think that the people I dealt with were thieves. I find it interesting that you would jump to such an erroneous conclusion as to me being difficult being the problem. That was REAL helpful. What I had hoped for was somewhere to start educating myself about what to look for in a good central air conditioner and what factors make one better than another, and if there ARE any REAL hazards about one kind of system over another (although I find that unlikely in refridgeration but I don't know which is why I'm asking). Otherwise the NEXT few people I deal with may try to convince me that System X will explode,and that is why Sytem Y which THEY install is better. Thanks...See MoreSize of replacement furnace and air conditioner
Comments (3)While I recommend doing load analysis for a new house, a remodeled house, or a house that has problems, I do not see the need for load analysis when the system works adequate. If thier are problems, and the system seems to be struggling, I look for causes, or changes to the system that may cause the problems. If the household keeps the house cold, I understand that more cooling is needed. I ask questions about cycle rate to determine field conditions. You will never get this info with a man J. The newer systems are not the same rating. They seem to be light for fixed speed, and half the size for variable speed. The ambient does not change, so the initial conditions still need to be met. Todays trend is to use less capacity with equipment that are rated for less cooling, yet the same designator like 3 ton or 4 ton is still used. Kinda dumb....See MoreCan I use a 30-year-old rough-in for tub/shower temp. control?
Comments (1)If it has a temp control on it now you should be able to replace it with a new one without disturbing the plumbing in the wall. Take the handle, cover plate, and any other parts you can remove, to your local plumbing supply store. I not talking about the big box stores. I'd call AS again and tell them you need to talk to someone that can help you. If you know the name and style of the older model they should be able to help you find a newer one that will fit. I've been thru something similar with a 15 yr old Delta faucet....See MoreSandra Gordon DeCarle
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