With the lovely HOT temperatures

[sauerkraut]

Yeah, Tulsa is having some great weather. It's really great for outdoor sports and activities, with all the rain Tulsa had and cold spring - it looks like Summer finally arrived. I love it warm and sunny.[]

[FOTD]

This has been an easy summer.

No whinners.

The devil's work means scorching temps to keep things even come Dec. 25th.

Be thankful. June and July were breasy...

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by HoneySuckle

I had no idea what maintenance we could do.

Some of the first things you could do is pressure wash dust and dirt off the compressor's fins.
A hose with a nozzle should be enough.
Pull the electrical disconnect just to make sure you dont spray an energized part inside.

Change filters on your blower at least every 3 months.  You dont have to buy expensive ones, just new ones.

[HoneySuckle]

I was told by the last company that came by that our closet that houses the furnace is not up to code (couldn't be considering the house was built in 1989 and Tulsa was WAY, WAY behind on those things), and that the unit is too close to the door.  We got a second opinion from the wonderful gentleman at ONG who said that it is indeed a close fit, and that we might consider moving the system to the attic.

Anyone have theirs in the attic?  This is a 2 storey house.

[Wilbur]

I've used ABC Air Conditioning several times and have been thrilled.  Would highly recommend them.

And while you might be able to fix something that is 20 years old, no matter what, a new unit will certainly run much more efficient, thus cutting down on costs.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by HoneySuckle

I was told by the last company that came by that our closet that houses the furnace is not up to code (couldn't be considering the house was built in 1989 and Tulsa was WAY, WAY behind on those things), and that the unit is too close to the door.

Maybe consider looking for a narrower unit that will give you the required clearances?

[Nick Danger]

quote:Originally posted by HoneySuckle

I was told by the last company that came by that our closet that houses the furnace is not up to code (couldn't be considering the house was built in 1989 and Tulsa was WAY, WAY behind on those things), and that the unit is too close to the door.  We got a second opinion from the wonderful gentleman at ONG who said that it is indeed a close fit, and that we might consider moving the system to the attic.

Anyone have theirs in the attic?  This is a 2 storey house.

If you do have it put in the attic, see what it would cost to have filter grills installed in the return air ducts in the ceiling, if you system is set up so that you can. It is much easier to change a filter in one of those than go into a 140 degree attic and disassemble the unit to change a filter. JMHO.

[sauerkraut]

Here in Columbus, Ohio we  are stuck in the 80's for the weekend and they say during the work week the good stuff comes in, they are calling for 94 degrees on Monday. Tulsa has some great weather today blue skys and 102 degrees according to the newspaper weather page. I'd rather have the 94 degree weather on the weekends and the 80 degree stuff for the work week. 80 is too cold for swimming.

[Rico]

Poor unfortunate children.........

Baghdad tomorrow 113 degrees... Try thinking 104 is hot.

89 Degrees at night.

[Hoss]

quote:Originally posted by Rico

Poor unfortunate children.........

Baghdad tomorrow 113 degrees... Try thinking 104 is hot.

89 Degrees at night.

Bear in mind though that much like Phoenix, Baghdad's is a 'dry heat'.

It's still hot though.  Especially when your lows hover around 90.

[sauerkraut]

Texas is up past the 100 degree mark.[]