KsRancher
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I was wondering what is a reasonable expectation for the vent temperature of a home air conditioner?
Unit was new in 2017. Don't remember the efficiency of the unit. But it's one with the pvc vent pipes. We keep our thermostat set at 73°. The vent closest to the unit blows air 58°-60°. Thermostat is right by the return air. So I am assuming the air going into the unit is 73°.
Reading online most things say 20° is an acceptable temperature drop. I am getting 13-15°. I have taken the top off of the outside unit and washed it from the inside out until it was super clean. That didn't change anything. Change air filter regularly. The unit seems to be running WAY more than my wife or I remember it running since it was new. Yes, it's HOT here. But it has been this hit before here.
Just wondering if I am expecting too much out of my AC or if there is an issue
Unit was new in 2017. Don't remember the efficiency of the unit. But it's one with the pvc vent pipes. We keep our thermostat set at 73°. The vent closest to the unit blows air 58°-60°. Thermostat is right by the return air. So I am assuming the air going into the unit is 73°.
Reading online most things say 20° is an acceptable temperature drop. I am getting 13-15°. I have taken the top off of the outside unit and washed it from the inside out until it was super clean. That didn't change anything. Change air filter regularly. The unit seems to be running WAY more than my wife or I remember it running since it was new. Yes, it's HOT here. But it has been this hit before here.
Just wondering if I am expecting too much out of my AC or if there is an issue