Room AC too powerful

Desert Dweller

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

I have a room that's about 170 sq ft area and about 10 ft ceiling height

I have a 1.5 ton (18,000 BTU) Trane central AC unit cooling my room alone.

I saw a chart online that says my room only requires 5000 or so.

Which makes a lot of sense since the AC feels bone chilling cold.

My question:

How can I resolve this issue, as my AC has caused me ongoing colds throughout the summer (it's just too cold)

Weather in my city is extremely hot and peaks at around 120f (49c) in the afternoon

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tigerdunes

9 years ago

There is not an inexpensive fix to your situation. Obviously, you are oversized. If you have another room close by that is not conditioned, perhaps you can add ductwork to divert those cooling BTUs. Your installing dealer did you a disservice by not sizing you correctly and giving you better options. I would assume your system is short cycling. A mini split may have been a better choice.

IMO

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klem1
9 years ago
Try turning temperature selector knob to a warmer setting?
Desert Dweller
Original Author
9 years ago
Issue is that the air that comes out is cold no matter what the temp i choose.

I'm looking for a more complex solution.

I've thought of sharing the AC with another room but I need new ducts
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Desert Dweller
Original Author
9 years ago
The air con toggles between cold air and fan. During that phase where the air that comes out is cold the air feels excruciating. Even if I set it on 30c which is the least cold.
Desert Dweller
Original Author
9 years ago
@tigerdunes Do you think 5000 BTU is enough for my room even at the extreme weather?. My room is insulated very well

BTW today I woke up sick again because of my AC
tigerdunes
9 years ago
not a choice that I like, but you could always consider a small window unit. First though, I would ask installing dealer to come out and make a recommendation.

good luck!
Desert Dweller thanked tigerdunes