'Make Your Air-Conditioner Last Longer'

[Panther_99FS]

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Moe.....

[hey_moe]

LOL....cleaning helps some....but the best thing is to have a 5 minute time delay on the condenser....biggest drain on a compressor is when it starts and that also is the most amp draw. A easy way to look at a AC is this way....what is less wear and tear on a car....driving on interstate or in town...AC are the same...It is better for them to run longer than to stop and start all the time. Most AC now have oilless bearings...blowers that is. The one in the air handler and the one on the condenser. Replacing motors,caps,wiring,thermostats,blade...is doo doo compared to replacing the compressor.

[Willy]

When we added central air to this house in 02, I asked for recommendations on what size unit. Then I doubled those as I've always felt it was better to light load a machine than having it run flat out all the time. I do know our electric bill in summer is about half what Mrs Willy's folks are next door. He went with what was recommended and that unit's humping all the time.