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Posted on 6/17/16 at 1:43 pm to X123F45
frick man, I have R20 covering the entire attic, and three big attic fans that will blow your hair like a model if you get in front of them (set at 110 IIRC). The AC will cool it off at night, but there is just so much heat coming in it can't keep up. It's a 5 year old 3-ton unit in a 1200sqft house. Serviced yearly.
I mean, it's 100 degrees completely circling my house today. I keep my kitchen and sun room closed off from the rest of the hours during the day, and the vents are closed on them. I just need to build an underground bunker or something
I mean, it's 100 degrees completely circling my house today. I keep my kitchen and sun room closed off from the rest of the hours during the day, and the vents are closed on them. I just need to build an underground bunker or something
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:03 pm to OweO
we have lots of shade trees
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:04 pm to Hammertime
1. Radiant barrier
2. Foam insulation in rafters and 2x6 walls with extra insulation.
3. Low E Windows
4. Solar panels
2. Foam insulation in rafters and 2x6 walls with extra insulation.
3. Low E Windows
4. Solar panels
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:10 pm to surprisewitness
Attic Stairway Insulator could help as well. LINK
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:18 pm to rantfan
quote:
Big blocks of dry ice and a couple of fans
For the stupid out there...this is dangerous and can be fatal. Carbon Dioxide is fatal in large concentrations so dont be a dumbass and run to a supply store, buy a big block of dry ice, put a fan on it and sit in the outgassing...you could die.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:19 pm to KG6
Our house faces west and has large windows across the front. We were gonna save money by having the shutters that are just for show and can't be closed. At the last second dad told me to make sure they could hinge for the hot summer days.
Idk how much it truly helps. Maybe it's placebo effect, but when I shut those things it feels like the entire house drops 2-3 degrees. It's unreal.
Idk how much it truly helps. Maybe it's placebo effect, but when I shut those things it feels like the entire house drops 2-3 degrees. It's unreal.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:19 pm to Hammertime
quote:
I have R20 covering the entire attic
R20 is no big deal. I recommend 12" of batt insulation ( I believe that is R-38) in the rafters. R-19 in the walls.
And 3 tons is not a lot of AC for a 1200 square foot house if its not well insulated, well sealed and there are high ceilings and plenty of windows exposed to the Sun.
Also if you have too much attic exhaust and not enough make up through the soffit vents, it is possible you could be pulling cool air from inside the house and not just hot attic air.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:24 pm to surprisewitness
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1. Radiant barrier
This. I installed radiant barrier in a rental duplex I just bought last year as I couldn't install insulation until I re-wired the old "knob & tube" wiring. After installing the radiant barrier I was able to work in the attic on the re-wire in July and it wasn't bad. No way I could have worked up there for long with no radiant barrier. This sold me on radiant barriers.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:25 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:staple or spray?
Radiant barrier
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:25 pm to surprisewitness
I even had an energy audit that Entergy sent by, and they said everything was sealed up and good. Caulked a couple of things, checked insulation everywhere, did an interior pressure test, and tested the AC for leaks. It's 76° in here right now, but if I turn off the A/C, it'll be 80° before a domino's pizza can get here.
The R20 is only a few years old, and every window except my sunroom and the bump-out in my bedroom are all double pane and probably 10 years old. Tint on the windows also.
I'm gonna go sit by the freezer
The R20 is only a few years old, and every window except my sunroom and the bump-out in my bedroom are all double pane and probably 10 years old. Tint on the windows also.
I'm gonna go sit by the freezer
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:29 pm to OweO
- blackout curtains/blinds. Keep everything shut all the way. A light bulb being on isn't close to the same amount of energy as your AC running.
- Shut vents and doors to rooms that aren't in use
If that's not enough, get professionally installed energy efficient windows and insulation.
- Shut vents and doors to rooms that aren't in use
If that's not enough, get professionally installed energy efficient windows and insulation.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:32 pm to TheCaterpillar
some of you are crazy. i bought an ac to use. I like it at 72 during the day and 69 at night. 74 is the highest I will put it and thats when we leave and then i turn the fans on.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:37 pm to FootballNostradamus
quote:
Idk how much it truly helps. Maybe it's placebo effect, but when I shut those things it feels like the entire house drops 2-3 degrees. It's unreal.
That isn't placebo
Blocking direct sunlight from greenhouse effect-ing your house works.
Whodathunkit!?
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:42 pm to bayouvette
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74 is the highest I will put it and thats when we leave and then i turn the fans on.
You turn the fans on when you leave?
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:43 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
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You turn the fans on when you leave?
i know of a contractor that runs his fans all time, you don't get that hot air blown in from attic when unit turns on but imo it constantly rotates that hot air so i'm torn on it.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:44 pm to TheCaterpillar
I have been told that shutting too many vents can cause an strain on the systems as well as cause mold problems in the duct work and also to leave interior doors open to allow for better air flow and less airflow restriction due to pressure differentials in the closed off spaces.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:46 pm to OweO
Don't forget to change your intake filter every month. I forgot to do so and it was disgusting!
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:46 pm to Perrydawg
quote:
I have been told that shutting too many vents can cause an strain on the systems as well as cause mold problems in the duct work and also to leave interior doors open to allow for better air flow and less airflow restriction due to pressure differentials in the closed off spaces.
Don't shut too many and don't do it all day
I just shut our guest room and guest bathroom at night then shut the door so my room cools down more.
And open everything back up in the morning when I go to work and set it at 74.
ETA:
And it noticeably works.
This post was edited on 6/17/16 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 6/17/16 at 2:47 pm to OweO
Summers are hot in the south. Keep the house comfortable and deal with the extra on your bill.
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