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Your thermostat is downstairs and the upstairs is hot How can you cool the upstairs?
This is just one possibility. This is what I did. We have a bi-level house and the thermostat was down stairs like yours is. What I did was move the thermostat upstairs. I was lucky though cause I was able to access the top floor through a closet down stairs and then ran it up the wall. Then the down stairs was freezing at first so what I did was close the down stairs vents some and it cools the upstairs great now. The down stairs is definitely cooler now, but the the upstairs is tons better. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Why won't my upstairs AC unit cool?
Because hot air rises. As your A/C unit kicks out cool air, that cool air makes its way downstairs, while the warm air downstairs rises to the upstairs. You could try closing a door at the top of your stairway to prevent the downstairs warm air from making it upstairs. Or try cracking an upstairs window if it is located near the ceiling to let warm air escape outside. The brute force solution is to buy more A/C units. The most efficient solution is to spend more time downstairs than upstairs.
Why is it harder to cool the upstairs with an air conditioner?
It is harder to cool the upstairs with an air conditioner because hot air rises, causing the upstairs to be naturally warmer than the downstairs. Additionally, heat gain from the roof and windows in the upstairs area can make it more difficult for the air conditioner to maintain a consistent temperature. Poor insulation and air leakage in the upstairs can also contribute to the difficulty in cooling the space effectively.
Is it normal to have a five degree temperature difference upstairs when using central air conditioning?
Yes, it is normal to have a slight temperature difference between upstairs and downstairs when using central air conditioning. This can happen due to various factors such as poor insulation, air leaks, or the natural tendency of hot air to rise. A five degree temperature difference is generally considered within a normal range.
Why is the furnace blowing hot air in the summer?
It's the summer time and my heater blows out hot air when on off. What is going on? It is already hot because it's summer and this hot air coming from the vent's is horrible. It last about 3 to 5 min.
What doe a thermostat do if it gets too hot?
If a thermostat gets too hot, it will trigger a safety mechanism to shut off the heating source to prevent overheating or potential damage. This safety feature helps protect the thermostat and the surrounding area from excessive heat.
At what temperature should you keep your downstairs air to help cool the upstairs or does the downstairs air temperature have any effect on the upstairs if you have two central units?
I have two separate systems, one up and one down. The downstairs unit does nothing to cool the upstairs. It is probably because cold (heavy) air sinks and hot (light) air rises. To have any effect on the upstairs, you would need a very well insulated house with few windows, and you would have to make it extremely cool downstairs. Inversely, you can use your upstairs system to help cool your downstairs, for the reasons explained above. Since hot air rises, your upstairs system has a larger cooling capacity than your downstairs unit to take care of the larger demand.
Why is no water coming out of hot taps upstairs but there is downstairs?
Check the upstairs taps for blockage in aerator or internally.
Why is upstairs hot in the summer?
Because heat rises and obviously upstairs is higher than downstairs so the heat will rise to upstairs.
Why is your water hot downstairs but only warm upstairs?
Because the water heater is downstairs, and the pipes are poorly-insulated.
Why won't my upstairs AC unit cool?
Because hot air rises. As your A/C unit kicks out cool air, that cool air makes its way downstairs, while the warm air downstairs rises to the upstairs. You could try closing a door at the top of your stairway to prevent the downstairs warm air from making it upstairs. Or try cracking an upstairs window if it is located near the ceiling to let warm air escape outside. The brute force solution is to buy more A/C units. The most efficient solution is to spend more time downstairs than upstairs.
What would cause downstairs radiators to be cold while upstairs are hot?
It's because heat travels upwards and cold downwards so naturally the upstairs will become hotter then the downstairs.
Why is it harder to cool the upstairs with an air conditioner?
It is harder to cool the upstairs with an air conditioner because hot air rises, causing the upstairs to be naturally warmer than the downstairs. Additionally, heat gain from the roof and windows in the upstairs area can make it more difficult for the air conditioner to maintain a consistent temperature. Poor insulation and air leakage in the upstairs can also contribute to the difficulty in cooling the space effectively.
If you have a two-story house and no one stays upstairs can you simply turn the AC off and only leave the downstairs AC running?
Cold air is heavier, as it gets warmer it will go up. If you turn on the thermostat on the second floor the air will come down and then go up as it gets warmer, making the air circulate. When the weather is very hot use both AC units (upstairs and downstairs), but if the weather is not so hot rest one unit and you will prolong it's life.
The upstairs blow the cool air at 70F down stair at 60F and also upstairs keep running all the time What is the possible to cause this problem Thanks?
I'm taking for granted that you know that cool air is heavier than warm air so it will naturally go to a lower level thanwram air and thusly displace warm air upward The problem you havedescribed is a very common one , indeed. In most homes, the thermostat is located in the upper level of the house. It places the order for your air conditioner to supply cool air and maintains this order until the temperature around it is satisfied. Because the air goes under the warm air , it races downward by any path that is available to it. Your options are to block its path by installing a door at the stairways or to have the thermostat at it's lowest point. The latter option is really not feasible because your downstairs will be the desired temperature and the upstairs will be too hot. Your best option is to block the path of the air flow downstairs and shutting off all or most of the vent outlets downstairs so that the majority of the cold air is routed to and remains upstairs as long as possible. you could also insulate your floor to isolate air filtration although this would be expensive and a bit on the "overkill" side. Hope this has been of some help. Signed, Been there...done that.
Why would a 2 story house with 2 water heaters have hot and cold water in the downstairs bath but only hot in the kitchen and no water upstairs?
it sounds like there are crossed lines. if there is no water upstairs there has to be a valve that is off. even if there is low pressure it would eventually fill the line and you would get some water.
Why is my Nest thermostat blowing hot air when it is set to cool?
Your Nest thermostat may be blowing hot air when set to cool due to a possible issue with the thermostat settings, a malfunction in the thermostat itself, or a problem with the HVAC system. It is recommended to check the thermostat settings, ensure it is set to cool mode, and troubleshoot any potential issues with the thermostat or HVAC system. If the problem persists, contacting a professional technician for further assistance may be necessary.
Stuck open thermostat make it run hot 1986 Honda prelude?
No, generally an open or missing thermostat will make the engine run too cool.
