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rlosey@metronet.com (Richard Losey) writes:
>I pretty much have to run the A/C constantly to maintain 80 degrees.

I talked to a local AC service technician a while back.  He told me
that many houses which were built in the DFW area during the past 15
years simply have undersized air-conditioners.  I have two colleagues
at work who have similar problems; the AC unit is working fine, it's
just too small.

If your unit is undersized, it could be because the contractor
improperly estimated he cooling load, tried to shave a few bucks from
the house price, poorly inuslated the walls and attic, etc.

If your attic gets significantly hotter than the outdoor temp, you
might try an attic fan.  The energy stored in the attic can contribute
significantly to your cooling load, especially if you don't have much
insulation in the attic.

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Joe Huber
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