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Landlord Question - Can I tell my tenants to turn up the thermostat? (Update Page 2)
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:36 pm
Tenants reported that the A/C is struggling to cool the downstairs of the house. It's a two story house with two units. They sent me a picture of the thermostat to show that it read that it was 80 downstairs but I noticed that they had the temp set to 70. At 90+ degrees outside, I don't think any unit would be able to keep it at 70 without running 24/7. Can I insist it be set higher or do I not have that right?
This post was edited on 7/10/17 at 7:17 pm
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Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:38 pm to StringedInstruments
I don't think so. Is it in the rental agreement?
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:39 pm to StringedInstruments
Don't know your legal options, but I live in 120+ degree heat and my AC can maintain 71F throughout the night without being on 24/7. Also if it is set at 70, then it should never get close to 80. Sounds like your unit needs some work...
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:41 pm to LSUdubai
Little less humidity in Dubai than Louisiana, brosef.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:44 pm to StringedInstruments
If it's not spelled in the lease, I don't think you have that right.
However, if it's 80 inside when set to 70, unless it was turned off for a while and just turned back on, you have a problem with the system. 70 degrees is not an unreasonable setting for an a/c.
I have a 1.5 story house, 2000 sq ft, one large unit, and don't have any issues with it being on 72 (try not to let it get below that) and it surely doesn't run 24/7.
However, if it's 80 inside when set to 70, unless it was turned off for a while and just turned back on, you have a problem with the system. 70 degrees is not an unreasonable setting for an a/c.
I have a 1.5 story house, 2000 sq ft, one large unit, and don't have any issues with it being on 72 (try not to let it get below that) and it surely doesn't run 24/7.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:45 pm to StringedInstruments
Is investigate make sure it worked as advertised, then tell them they good luck buy a window unit if all is working properly and you dont pay electric bill.
If not working fix it.
If you pay electric might consider all options to fimd cheapest
If not working fix it.
If you pay electric might consider all options to fimd cheapest
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:51 pm to StringedInstruments
Even as hot as it has been, the a/c should still be keeping it under 80 degrees unless there are just a ton of windows or a door is left open. My house gets a ton of afternoon sun and maintains at 72 with no problem.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 2:01 pm to StringedInstruments
You want them to turn it up to 80 and say "see it works fine"?
Unless the unit is frozen from running excessively, a properly size unit should be able to maintain a temp lower than 80.
Unless the unit is frozen from running excessively, a properly size unit should be able to maintain a temp lower than 80.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 2:02 pm to The Spleen
Technician is already scheduled for this afternoon so no worries on getting it fixed if it's broken. I used to keep the house at 74 and be really comfortable throughout the summer. I know everyone has different preferences but 70 would be cold IMO.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 2:13 pm to LSUtigerME
It is frozen from running excessively. Coil is iced over. It's turned off now to let the ice melt before the tech arrives.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 2:32 pm to StringedInstruments
I would suggest to the tenants to get a window unit for the upstairs to help relieve pressure on the main unit.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 2:34 pm to StringedInstruments
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It is frozen from running excessively
Probably low on freon then. Fill it with freon and have them clean the coils and you're good for the rest of the summer. After about $300 though.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 3:00 pm to The Spleen
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Probably low on freon then. Fill it with freon and have them clean the coils and you're good for the rest of the summer. After about $300 though.
Could be the air filter.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 3:00 pm to Shepherd88
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I would suggest to the tenants to get a window unit for the upstairs to help relieve pressure on the main unit.
He said it has two units.
If anything, it should be the upstairs unit that is having an issue.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 3:13 pm to StringedInstruments
I have an old New Orleans rental that is poorly insulated. In the summer, the a/c units were constantly freezing up trying to keep up. After receiving several estimates on a new system, I ended up going with window units. My problem was a single story duplex, each with a limited amount of living space. The window units are super low maintenance, and take 30 minutes or less to replace. A new unit costs about the same as a freon refill.
If you're looking to keep the property for a while and don't have an issue with vacancies, it might be worth considering switching to window units.
If you're looking to keep the property for a while and don't have an issue with vacancies, it might be worth considering switching to window units.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 3:36 pm to StringedInstruments
Had this issue at my first house. It was poorly insulated, spent the couple hundred spraying insulation in the attic and it had no trouble keeping up after that.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 3:52 pm to Golfer
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Little less humidity in Dubai than Louisiana, brosef.
Not really. The average dew point in Dubai for the past month was 71, while it was 74 in BTR.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 3:55 pm to BoogaBear
I've also found its generally worth it to have a yearly clean done by a HVAC company. In the winter they will do it for $80 a lot of times, sometimes even lower if they are slow. They will check the refrigerant, clean the coils, and give your system a look over.
Systems freeze over from being too dirty also, this happens a TON. Tenants don't change the filters as scheduled and the coils get clogged with dust and hair, then the condensation on them freezes up.
You can also learn to do that all yourself for usually under 30 minutes of work. Its just a matter of doing it once a year before it gets hot. As said, making sure the 2nd floor is well insulated also helps a ton.
Systems freeze over from being too dirty also, this happens a TON. Tenants don't change the filters as scheduled and the coils get clogged with dust and hair, then the condensation on them freezes up.
You can also learn to do that all yourself for usually under 30 minutes of work. Its just a matter of doing it once a year before it gets hot. As said, making sure the 2nd floor is well insulated also helps a ton.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 4:25 pm to tigercross
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Little less humidity in Dubai than Louisiana, brosef.
Not really. The average dew point in Dubai for the past month was 71, while it was 74 in BTR.
I was wondering this myself. Dubai is on the coast of the Indian Ocean after all. According to the wiki humidity averages 55-65% during the year.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 4:38 pm to foshizzle
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I was wondering this myself. Dubai is on the coast of the Indian Ocean after all. According to the wiki humidity averages 55-65% during the year.
It's like 106% humidity in BR
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