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  • Jun 28, 2012, 01:33 PM
    Amy obetz ohio
    Thermostat above setting
    Our thermostat is at 70 degrees... it's 99 outside and the room temp is 73... the air hasn't shut off all day. Is this normal?
  • Jun 28, 2012, 03:46 PM
    hvac1000
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Amy obetz ohio View Post
    Our thermostat is at 70 degrees...it's 99 outside and the room temp is 73...the air hasn't shut off all day. Is this normal?
    Yes on extremely hot days your system is running at max capacity. You have a 26 degree TD (total differential between the outside temp and indoor temp). Your system is running just fine.
  • Jun 28, 2012, 05:14 PM
    ma0641
    26 degree differential is fine. How about attic insulation? What is the R value. Good windows? I bet the AC works fine at night!
  • Jun 28, 2012, 05:32 PM
    Chevyman84
    When significantly hot or cold weather strikes the setup is prone to show minimal changes. In your case it's not harmful or abnormal. This will probably keep happening if it's that hot out, so don't alarm yourself.

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