Air Filter Maintenance

COMMENTARY

• Carisa explains the air filter is primarily to protect the air conditioner
• Filters capture particulates that can stick to the coil reducing efficiency at the heat exchange
• Why they suggest MERV 8 paper pleated one inch or less restrictive filter for air flow
• Things you must know if you’re cleaning, maintaining the condenser unit

Condition Questions

TEXT

• The A/C seems to be producing higher humidity. Technician found no issues. No water in the pan or drain. Chuck suspects the sub cooling is the issue

COMMENTARY

• Range of stabilizing the indoor humidity for better health environment
• Chuck’s protocol for gently cleaning the air conditioner coils provided its a ground unit
• Delta T is the temperature difference between the outside air temperature and temperature after it goes thru the unit
• Increased efficiency of variable speed compressor units have been a game changer
• Avoid A/C start and stops. More efficient and longer lasting units designed to run at longer periods

CALLER

• Robert has a 4 year old home with consistent air conditioning problems. Had to replace the coils in the air handler twice due to leaks. Sensing its still not cooling properly

Rapid Fire Questions

COMMENTARY

• Chuck assists Robert with his air conditioning issue

CALLERS Rapid Fire

• Brain hearing gas thru the pipes inside the wall. Chuck explains what that really is
• Wendy asks is it bad to close off room registers not in use
• Charlie asks are hard/soft kits starts worth the money. Chuck explains what it does and why he likes them
• Matt has a dirty A/C even while replacing filters regularly. What else can he do