{"id":3107,"date":"2024-07-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/?p=3107"},"modified":"2024-07-12T17:00:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T22:00:09","slug":"know-the-limits-of-your-ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/know-the-limits-of-your-ac\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the Limits of Your AC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How much can your AC cool your house? It\u2019s an interesting question, and it\u2019s one you may have asked yourself at some point. The AC has a maximum, of course: you know you can\u2019t get it as cold as the inside of a freezer, and the thermostat has a low-end setting (often around 60\u00b0F). But what is the AC truly<\/em> capable of doing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason we\u2019re addressing this question is more than just to sate people\u2019s curiosity. Understanding the limits of an air conditioning<\/a> systems\u2019 cooling capacity will help you know how much to rely on it and how much you can push it\u2014and if you should even push it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Temperature Differential<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the key factors in understanding your air conditioner\u2019s limits is knowing about the temperature differential<\/em><\/strong>, also known as the temperature split<\/em><\/strong>. This term refers to the difference between the temperature of the air entering the AC unit and the temperature of the air blowing out of it. Typically, a well-functioning air conditioner will have a temperature differential of about 20\u00b0F. This means if the air going into your AC is 80\u00b0F, the air coming out should be between 60\u00b0F and 65\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Setting Your Thermostat Below 68\u00b0F<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it might be tempting to set your thermostat to a lower temperature during the sweltering summer months, this can put extreme stress on the air conditioning system. Most HVAC professionals, including those of us at Peaden, recommend keeping your thermostat at a minimum of 68\u00b0F. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n