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re: I almost feel sorry for the A/C
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:03 pm to BluegrassBelle
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:03 pm to BluegrassBelle
Can I borrow it?
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Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:08 pm to thadcastle
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This is where you need a 2 stage unit.
This word… You use it but I am certain that I do not know what it means. It sounds pricey.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:11 pm to MardiGrasCajun
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The a/c probably isn't the issue. Sounds more likely to be a poorly insulated home.
You are correct sir I do believe. Top of the line 1983 build. The big nice vaulted ceiling that goes straight to roof.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:13 pm to SpartanSoul
Ours died last week.
New ones are not cheap.
New ones are not cheap.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:18 pm to Gulf Coast Tiger
The one thing I can say about these cookie cutter 1400sqft DSLD homes after buying ours new 4 yrs ago.
They are well insulated and easy to cool and heat. We keep it at 71.
Very little tree cover and the 'lectric bill is still about $100-$130/month.
They are well insulated and easy to cool and heat. We keep it at 71.
Very little tree cover and the 'lectric bill is still about $100-$130/month.
This post was edited on 6/29/23 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:21 pm to SpartanSoul
Mine keeps blowing the fuse it's working so hard
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:24 pm to SpartanSoul
Some are working overnight
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:27 pm to Tempratt
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just got a quote for $28000 to replace our fricking AC
Let me guess "One Hour Air"
Those people are the biggest scammers there are. Consistently charging people twice as much as anyone else. Gotta pay for all those commercials.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:36 pm to thadcastle
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This is where you need a 2 stage unit. Ours only uses 1 stage until it gets above ~93 outside and then the additional 3 tons kicks on and the fan speeds up to move more air.
Those 2 stage units ate pretty nice. We replaced a unit from 2006 with a brand new 2 stage and it was a big difference immediately. We ended up having the new unit do less of am area and added 2 mini splits. I ate a big cost up front but our energy bill almost cut in half.
Ductwork and getting metal shaped for an old house during the tail end of covid didn't help
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:40 pm to SpartanSoul
I keep it at 76 when I’m home during the day then 72 at night
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:49 pm to LSUfanNkaty
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Was telling my wife the same thing... units are both 7 years old and have been struggling in this heat! Home warranty if they die... so fudge em
I had that for 9 years...in all I about 5500 in premiums and another grand/1200 in service charges. When I first got the policy my ac unit was 11 yrs old. It died s about 6..7 times only to be resuscitated by a ac specialist each time. And I would usually have to go two to three days without before they fixed it ( warranty could do an emergency service if it was over 104) others experience may be different but I would say ... Expect to pay the premium band service fee to keep the same unit running
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:51 pm to mikelbr
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The one thing I can say about these cookie cutter 1400sqft DSLD homes after buying ours new 4 yrs ago.
Bell Mechanical really does do a nice job. They just need to stay away from that Lennox junk.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:55 pm to TIGERHOLD
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72 at night
I’d rather sleep outside
Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:34 pm to SpartanSoul
Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:37 pm to SpartanSoul
This needs to be said. Your air conditioning unit is not working harder in the heat. It’s working about the same amount. It’s just running longer and believe it or not that uses less electricity and is not as hard on it as having it cycle on and off a lot.
This post was edited on 6/29/23 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:42 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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Cut it down to 71 after the sun goes down. By the time I shower for work the next morning it’s getting it’s rest.
Sounds like you need 2 units.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:50 pm to TIGERHOLD
78 day, when we're gone
73 night
fans everywhere.. two big ones at night create a damn wind tunnel.
73 night
fans everywhere.. two big ones at night create a damn wind tunnel.
This post was edited on 6/29/23 at 8:51 pm
Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:05 pm to wasteland
quote:Thankfully compressor was still under warranty but the labor and freon is 2k'ish by itself.
I know someone that’ll fix it for 28000
Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:12 pm to mikelbr
Our first home was 1200 sq ft and we had a 2.5 ton unit. That thing would not keep up during the summer. Called a company to come out and they said unit was too small for our house. Put a 4 ton, cost us $4k at the time and had no issues after.
Had it serviced a few years later by a different company and they said the unit was way too big for our home. Said we needed a 2.5 ton lol
Had it serviced a few years later by a different company and they said the unit was way too big for our home. Said we needed a 2.5 ton lol
This post was edited on 6/29/23 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:14 pm to danilo
It’s 84 in mine right now. Got a couple window units helping and a ceiling and floor fan. I’ll turn the central tonight to try to let it rest. I worry about the dogs bc I can’t leave the window units running when I’m at work and it’s staying over 80 all day.
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