SliderJeff
DIY Member
Hey guys,
I live in Houston and own a two story home. Here's my setup:
A/C Model (2): Armstrong Concept 1200
Heater Model #1: G1N80AT075D12A Armstrong Ultra V Tech 80
Heater Model #2: GHJ075D16 Armstrong Ultra SX80
3.5 Ton Unit Downstairs
3 Ton Unit Upstairs
I've lived here for 8 years and we've always had issues with some rooms being hotter than others, including both of the kids bedrooms (upstairs) and our master bedroom (downstairs). I've asked my HVAC guy to look into balancing the house correctly, but he's always put me off as saying things like "it is balanced, it's just the nature of which rooms are located where in reference to the sun, as well as how far away they are from the supply". I'm not sure I believe him. It seems to me that I should be able to do SOMETHING by adjusting the cheap little dampers inside some of the vents, or at least partially close off some of the rooms that get cooler than other in order to give a little more cooling OOMPH to the rooms that are warmer. Please correct me if I am wrong here.
I'd like to do a qualitative comparison of each of the rooms by measuring the actual flow rates out of each of the vents. Is there a way that I can do this as a novice homeowner, or am I at the mercy of whomever I call out to do the measurement for me?
Thanks,
Jeff
I live in Houston and own a two story home. Here's my setup:
A/C Model (2): Armstrong Concept 1200
Heater Model #1: G1N80AT075D12A Armstrong Ultra V Tech 80
Heater Model #2: GHJ075D16 Armstrong Ultra SX80
3.5 Ton Unit Downstairs
3 Ton Unit Upstairs
I've lived here for 8 years and we've always had issues with some rooms being hotter than others, including both of the kids bedrooms (upstairs) and our master bedroom (downstairs). I've asked my HVAC guy to look into balancing the house correctly, but he's always put me off as saying things like "it is balanced, it's just the nature of which rooms are located where in reference to the sun, as well as how far away they are from the supply". I'm not sure I believe him. It seems to me that I should be able to do SOMETHING by adjusting the cheap little dampers inside some of the vents, or at least partially close off some of the rooms that get cooler than other in order to give a little more cooling OOMPH to the rooms that are warmer. Please correct me if I am wrong here.
I'd like to do a qualitative comparison of each of the rooms by measuring the actual flow rates out of each of the vents. Is there a way that I can do this as a novice homeowner, or am I at the mercy of whomever I call out to do the measurement for me?
Thanks,
Jeff