Anonymous
07/27/2013 11:08
Subject: A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
Anonymous wrote:Get an attic fan. It will lower the temp 10+ degrees in the top floor.
How much altogether?
Anonymous
07/27/2013 10:26
Subject: A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
Anonymous wrote:window units are bad and scream I HAVE A PROBLEM
You're the one with a problem, clearly.
Anonymous
07/27/2013 10:23
Subject: A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
Anonymous wrote:You can try duct sealing (Aeroseal) which is endorsed by EPA. I did it and it has made a difference --they measured that I was losing about 40% of my efficiency due to leaks in my ducts (which most homes have). And the duct sealers found a 8x12 hole in my duct, behind drywall that I never would have found, which had been there since construction! They said they find them fairly frequently.
http://www.greenspirationhome.com/new-duct-sealant-may-cure-leaky-ducts-%E2%80%93-and-lower-home-energy-consumption/
But you might want to do an energy audit first.
I used these guys who were recommended by my energy auditor (Home Energy Detective):
http://www.atlanticductcleaning.com/aeroseal/index.html
And no, I'm not a shrill for these folks, just a happy customer.
lol. It's "shill" not "shrill".
Anonymous
07/27/2013 09:18
Subject: A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
Get an attic fan. It will lower the temp 10+ degrees in the top floor.
Anonymous
07/27/2013 08:38
Subject: A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
I am thinking installing a ventilation vent/fan at attic or roof, would that be helpful or might have risk of future water leaks? I know the unit itself is not expensive, but what about labor?
Anonymous
07/26/2013 21:49
Subject: A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
window units are bad and scream I HAVE A PROBLEM
Anonymous
07/26/2013 21:48
Subject: Re:A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You need two AC units.
A lot of people think two units, twice the bill. That's not true. It can actually lower your ac bill.
Together they will work less to cool/heat the same area instead of pushing max capacity.
Window units suck dollar bills and look ugly. If you're going to stay in your home for a while, invest in another unit plus duct work.
It's not twice the monthly bill, no, but it's twice the parts and installation, and very expensive to retrofit and existing system. I agree two units works great and is more efficient, but it's not within everyone's budget.
Yup, totally agree. Stupid and cheap builder install only one unit instead of two.
Anonymous
07/26/2013 14:00
Subject: Re:A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
Anonymous wrote:You need two AC units.
A lot of people think two units, twice the bill. That's not true. It can actually lower your ac bill.
Together they will work less to cool/heat the same area instead of pushing max capacity.
Window units suck dollar bills and look ugly. If you're going to stay in your home for a while, invest in another unit plus duct work.
It's not twice the monthly bill, no, but it's twice the parts and installation, and very expensive to retrofit and existing system. I agree two units works great and is more efficient, but it's not within everyone's budget.
Anonymous
07/26/2013 13:24
Subject: Re:A/C does not reach to 3rd floor.
You need two AC units.
A lot of people think two units, twice the bill. That's not true. It can actually lower your ac bill.
Together they will work less to cool/heat the same area instead of pushing max capacity.
Window units suck dollar bills and look ugly. If you're going to stay in your home for a while, invest in another unit plus duct work.
A lot of people think two units, twice the bill. That's not true. It can actually lower your ac bill.
Together they will work less to cool/heat the same area instead of pushing max capacity.
Window units suck dollar bills and look ugly. If you're going to stay in your home for a while, invest in another unit plus duct work.