Air Conditioner Size
We have a double wide with 2750 sq ft. The dealer put a 4 ton unit in this home. This past summer the unit would come on at 7:00 in the morning & run all day & not cut off untill 11:00. During the day while the unit was running the temperature inside the house would slowly rise. The dealer & manufactor both say that this home is rated for a 4 ton unit. I have talked to local electricians who have told me a house this size would need at least a 5 to 6 ton unit. Do you think this unit is too small?
Answer:
Your home is a large double indeed...Your home has a HUD required data plate (laminated paper)on the wall somewhere..Often on a closet wall...That plate will have the heat loss calculations for your home..It will also have a MAX size for the A/C..You should not install an a/c larger than this size... An a/c should run at least 80% of the time....thwe system conditions the air and removes humidity..Oversized a/c's can lead to moisture and mold problems...My guess is the 4 ton is the proper size... Check out the heating and cooling section at Mobile Home Repair.com. Whether you are searching for an AC part, tips and information on repairs and maintenance or help with troubleshooting they are the best place online for this type of information CLICK HERE NOW!. David Oxhandler mailto:webmaster@mobilehome.com THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING GLOBAL NETWORK www.MobileHome.com www.ManufacturedHomeCredit.com www.MobileHomeInsuranceQuote.com www.ManufacturedHousingBookStore.com www.Manufactured-Housing.net www.MobileHomeOwners.org www.MFDhousing.com ...and many more ! Web Site Development by: Express Network Solutions PO Box 61, Candler, FL 32111 Toll Free 888 304 2333