House heats upstairs lots better than down?

[ezbtr]

Re: House heats upstairs lots better than down?

Originally posted by Ed:<br />Did the A/C ever work? If so your unit may be low on refrigerant or if it is leaking to much may need to be replaced. <br />I agree something is not balanced or sized properly. Does your system have proper air returns downstairs.<br />One other thought is to check ducts for obstructions or poorly fitted connections.

At some point in time AC did work, not properly since we've been there, out of all tenants and owner, I've done more to house than any put together. Not too worried bout AC, can open windows in summer, only gets above 100 here 3-4 weeks a year. Yeah air returns and can feel flow, I chg filter also every few months. No obstructions I can "see", I am going to chk. ducting in roof as well. Thanks, Heinz

 

[mattttt25]

Re: House heats upstairs lots better than down?

as for the ceiling fans, don't get confused over their most efficient operation. in the winter, you should have them pulling air up. that way, the warm air (already near the ceiling) is pushed against the ceiling, and runs down the walls to the floor. in the summer, again, the opposite.

 

[ezbtr]

Re: House heats upstairs lots better than down?

Originally posted by mattttt25:<br />as for the ceiling fans, don't get confused over their most efficient operation. in the winter, you should have them pulling air up. that way, the warm air (already near the ceiling) is pushed against the ceiling, and runs down the walls to the floor. in the summer, again, the opposite.

yup thats what I do, works well.