I need help and guidance.
Right now, the third floor is 79 degrees, the second floor is 71 degrees, and the first floor is 62 degrees.
The house has two units -- a big one for the first and second floors, and a smaller one for the third. The house was built in 2005. It stays perfectly cool all summer. This past month, our electric bill was double what it was in July. The heat runs constantly, but the first floor stays cold on cold days. It feels like the air blasts out of the system on the second floor, but barely any air comes out of registers on the first floor.
I have tried shutting all the registers on the second floor, but that hasn't helped. Has anyone dealt with similar issues in their houses? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Beach FanaticAuthor
Man, I wish I had photoshop skillz.
Man, I wish I had a scanner...I have the pre-digital pictures....
SoWal Expert
Man, I wish I had a scanner...I have the pre-digital pictures....
Would love to see 'em!
Beach Fanatic
You need to check the units outside, I have 2 units, and one of them will freeze up when the temps outside get too cold. It means it's low on freon. Continuing to run the unit without finding out what the problem is, will mean a huge electric bill! There also is a reset button on the units, try pushing that. Is there a reason you haven't called a repairman? I know quite a few who would be more than happy to fix your unit. Work's been slow lately. Call 888.438.4270, or pm for more info.
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Skunky
Man, I wish I had a scanner...I have the pre-digital pictures....That threat cuts both ways young lady
Beach Fanatic
Lots of good advice here (and some not so great) and unless you are technically a superman (ok woman), get professional help.
Best advise on the board: Get a competent service technician to look at the systems. Once you get someone you can trust, stick with them. Hopefully they will treat you right.
Heat pumps (if that is what you have) can be a real pain in the pocketbook if they are not working perfectly. Trust me on this one.
Best advise on the board: Get a competent service technician to look at the systems. Once you get someone you can trust, stick with them. Hopefully they will treat you right.
Heat pumps (if that is what you have) can be a real pain in the pocketbook if they are not working perfectly. Trust me on this one.
hmmmm......can't remember
Short term fix - turn on the ceiling fans on the 3rd floor to drive the hottest air down the open stairs onto the 1st floor.I concur. My parents had a problem with all the warm air from a separate basement heater coming up the stairs and fixed it with a fan that kept the warm air downstairs.
My house stays a LOT warmer if I reverse the fans and run them on low all winter.
Long term fix - repairman 'cuz your 1st floor unit or ductwork is messed up.I concur with this, too.
The Prince of Darkness is convinced that if we keep the blinds closed and don't turn on a light then all problems will be solved. Perhaps we should get some goth candleabras and red velvet furnishings and paint all the walls black for extra coziness.
I hear floor-length black velvet capes are really warm.
Or at least heavy drapes! I don't like the darkness, either, so I leave the blinds/curtains open on the southern and western side, where the sun comes in the most. On the northern and eastern side, I don't get as much daylight anyway so I pull the blinds AND drapes. Those rooms stay much warmer now.
fartblossom
evil audie!you so hot you can keep both of you warm!
right on toots !UPDATE-Last night I shut all the blinds over the windows and doors downstairs. This morning when I came down I noticed it to be much warmer than the last few days-I bet it was about 70. Now, the Punz will open said blinds upon awakening today (to combat the gloom) and it will get cold again, but I think we know what the issue is.
i always keep the blinds closed. i wouldn't even have windows if it were up to me.....on the other hand, mr audie is like punzy " it's so dark in here how can you stand it blah blah blah"
The Prince of Darkness is convinced that if we keep the blinds closed and don't turn on a light then all problems will be solved. Perhaps we should get some goth candleabras and red velvet furnishings and paint all the walls black for extra coziness.
i love it
needs to get out more
a call to the owner is in order as this sounds like a warranty issue he wants to take care of. there is obviously something wrong with the ductwork that needs to be addressed.
GRS, a third floor?
GRS, a third floor?
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