EXTREME HEAT PROBLEMS



Does your air conditioner seem that is not working like it use to? Does your system seem to run constantly all day long? Here is the reason! Be sure you have done the following:

YOUR CHECKLIST

1. Do you keep your filters changed at least once a month? Dirty filters will cause your system to over work itself and affect the longevity of your system.

2. Have you had your system professionally inspected to ensure it is producing the maximum amount of cooling? This also keep you within your manufacturer’s warranty if there is a major repair need they may ask for these records.

3. Be sure to cover all windows with shades or curtains or both this will help to keep your home cooler.

4. Be sure the weather stripping around doors and windows are in place.

5. Keep all windows and doors closed.

6. Consider adding more insulation in the attic and walls. Consider upgrading your windows to low E tint.

7. Use ceiling fans and area fans as much as possible.

8. Ensure that your attic has proper ventilation, soffits, radiant barrier, and insulation. ( we have professional roofers we have referred for many years to our customers for many years that can help with your roofing needs they are reasonable as well)

Air conditioners are designed to handle temperatures of 95 and below, obviously here in Houston it gets much warmer than 95. Systems are designed to be able to get your home 20 degrees less than the outdoor temperature so that means if it is 100 degrees outside you will only be able to get it to 80 degrees in your home in the heat of the day. Your system is doing all it can do. If you have covered all the items on the checklist you may get a little better cooling.

There is another solution which can be helpful in the heat of the day which would be between 1pm and 7 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CAN ONLY BE USED WHEN YOUR OUTSIDE TEMP IS ABOVE 95F OR YOU COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SYSTEM! 

The ideal solution is to make the outside air cooler which is not possible. You can lower the temp of the pressurized refrigerant inside your condenser by adding a cooling mist of water over your condenser when the temp is above 95f. This can be done with a small sprinkler. By doing this you can gain as much as 10% more cooling in side your home. You will have to remember to turn off the sprinkler!! You may find this worth the trouble but please remember to turn off your sprinkler when temp is below 95f as it could result in damage to your system.

Disclaimer: Gossett assumes NO responsibility if you cause damage to your system.