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Originally Posted by E Cascade
My AC thermostat is set at 83. Temp in house is saying 89. Humidity in CYV by my clock on wall says 55-56. I am not at the house and I just had a friend check it out for me.
Question is: Is this too big of a variable between set temp and actual temp that is being read on the thermostat? Since I am not at the house at this time, I am wondering if all is OK. Villa is only <5 yo. Never had any problems before and I actually have never noticed what the variable is before the unit comes on, when I am there It's always been fine.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Has anyone mentioned the AC Start capacitor? Supposedly this is the number one reason for AC performance loss. If the Thermometer is set for cooling and you notice that the temp difference between set temp and actual temp is increasing , your first check should be the outdoor fan. If the fan is not turning or turning slowly, there is a high chance that the AC Start capacitor has failed. Sometimes a manual assist can get it going. (use care, no hands, I've used a thin twig). If the fan starts its normal speed, the unit will start producing cool air until set temp is reached and then stop. It may not start again unless urged again. The start capacitor (if working) normally assists the start.
These start capacitors cost around $20 on Amazon.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQisFmMtAis