Guest Hal Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I wondered if any of you guys had an tips at getting the upstairs of my house to cool better. My master bedroom is like 80 degrees while my downstairs is sitting at 70. It just never seems to get any cooler even if I just keep the A/C on. I don't know if maybe there's something wrong with my unit or not, I don't know a thing about HVAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I don't know if maybe there's something wrong with my unit or not, . Sorry to hear HAL Might try talking to my father about it. He knows HVAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I have a 4'x4' ceiling fan in my upstairs hallway. I flip a switch, the louvers open and it instantly cools everything down with or without the ac on. Its varying speed. Its so strong it will pull a dryer sheet off the dryer in the basement up the basement steps then upstairs again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Garrett on the board owns a hvac company and has done several members houses with positive results I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Sorry to hear HAL Might try talking to my father about it. He knows HVAC. Hahha, I knew someone would quote that! I'll have to stop by and talk to him. I may try to stop by and see you at the dyno day for a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 shut all the first floor vents, and basement vents if you have them. tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyPPC Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Dont most systems have restrictors in them that can be adjusted for more even heating and cooling? I know my house does. In the main ducting there are levers that you can turn that go to each room to control the airflow. I used to have one of the rooms we didnt used blocked off so we werent wasting energy going to that room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hot air rises, cool air sinks. If there is heat in your house, it's going to end up upstairs. When your unit is in your basement, it's got to work that much harder to get to the second floor. The air vents on both floors have adjustments for how open or closed they are, and it's just a matter of pressure balancing. Close the first floor vents slightly, and maybe even a fair amount if you're ever cold in the areas near them. As was said the basement is also almost always over-cooled, so close or nearly close all those vents. I know somebody else kind of suggested this, but I figured I'd explain it a bit better. I intern for a large building controls company that deals heavily with hvac, so I'm exposed to it a lot. In larger buildings this process is called "air balancing" and is pretty time consuming and complex. Edit: You can also close or nearly close vents in rooms that generally aren't used or have the door closed, and check that none of your vents are blocked by furniture or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 if you have an older home installing more engery efficient windows and attic insulation will help a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/206471/5790965/0/1209704754/Solar_energy_fan_cap_GB103_Popular_cap_Mini_fan.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Put your fan control to on, that will keep the hot air pumped down to the basement. Turn on your fans if you can, pull the window shades, shut the down stairs vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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