Questions tagged [air-conditioning]
For general questions regarding cooling your home.
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Maytag AC not responding to remote control
I have a Maytag AC installed by a previous homeowner. The unit cools well, but does not respond to the original remote. I've tried replacing the batteries on the remote, and also tried a universal IR ...
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Question about AC unit
The thermostat for my central air system is downstairs in the living room. The intake for the AC is in the hallway upstairs in between the two bedrooms. I have a breathing machine in my bedroom which ...
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How is the air in my duct increasing in temperature so fast?
Tl;dr version: The air temp is increasing inside a structurally sound and well connected flex duct by 5 to 10 deg f within 8 feet of the air handler. There is no observable external heat source. How ...
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Time delay or contactor bad?
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My HVAC has an electronic circuit that delays energizing the compressor contactor for 8.5 seconds upon cooling demand. I can't tell if the time delay is bad, or the contactor. Once the delay ...
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Why is there a channel cut into the bottom of this door? How to seal the gap?
I have a fairly large gap between my door and the threshold (picture 1). Additionally, there's a gap between the door and the side frame (picture 2). Also there's this large channel in the bottom of ...
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During hot, humid weather, should I open or close upstairs windows during the day after running AC all night?
My two-story house is 1400 sq ft. During hot, humid weather I run the AC all day downstairs. At night I turn off the downstairs AC and I run the upstairs AC all night. Therefore when I get up in the ...
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Dealing with mold on AC unit
My internal AC unit is located in the garage and I'm starting to get worried about the amount of mold growing on the unit. It usually comes in the summer when the condensation on the unit is bad but ...
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Is it okay to store window air conditioners near a natural gas tankless combi boiler?
I have some window AC units that have warning labels saying not to store them near sources of combustion like water heaters. I have a tankless combi boiler that runs on natural gas in a small room in ...
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Why is the compressor cooling fan switching off on my my Air Conditioner and overheating the compressor
I have a Whirlpool portable air conditioner, model number PACF29CO W, production date 02/03/2022
Recently it seems to have developed a fault
The air conditioner has a main fan (blowing out cold air ...
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I have a question about the size of the air filter
this will likely sound stupid but is a 16X20X1 filter the same as a 20X16X1 because the one I have says 20X16 but i can only find 16X20 for sale at hardware stores and even on line.
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Should HVAC have clean out tee near p trap drain?
My 5yo 4.5 tonvariable Bosch air handler is sweating a bit, in my spray foam attic that is averaging 80° and 65% humidity. I've recently washed the coils outside, tried to vacuum the condensate PVC ...
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Have a brand new window air conditioner 5000btu, has proper angle and have condensation on window sill? [closed]
Ac has plenty of tilt and still getting condensation in between ac and window sill
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Is it okay for wall AC unit to use a different model’s grille / rear louver panel
I have a friedrich sleeve & grille but ordered a koldfront AC unit. I don’t want to remove the grille since it’s already installed/sealed and trying to keep the self install simple. Would the AC ...
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Suggestions to cool very humid garage
First time home owner here. Looking for solutions to cool a very hot and humid garage (12'W x 28'D x 12'H). I am not allowed to put a mini-split outside, but I can put two vents above the garage door (...
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Split AC - outdoor fan hissing sound and the white colour connections torn
It is a brand new split AC. Aged only 6 months.
I just randomly heard hissing sound coming from the outdoor fan and also the white connections seem to be torn a little.
Just noticed how they could get ...
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