Is your air conditioner sweating? Don't sweat it!

Temp Setting Too Low:

Cranking down your A/C in humid weather? This might be the culprit behind excessive condensation. 

In humid conditions we recommend a temperature set point of around 22-23°C Degrees on cooling.

Keep tabs on the humidity: 

As mentioned, if humidity is high, we suggest you stick to around 22-23°C temp setting on cooling.

Going lower, especially below 20°C, ups the risk of water droplets forming on your Split AC unit, or moisture forming around ducted AC outlets. During extreme weather it can be tempting to run your AC 24/7 at low temps. However, this is a recipe for condensation city!

Other Causes of AC Sweating:

Humid Air getting in:

Living in a humid spot? Sneaky gaps in your room could be letting in hot muggy outside air, causing condensation. Keep doors and windows shut, and/or seal 'em up as best you can.

Restricted Airflow:

Blocked ducts, gunky filters, or frosty coils can cramp airflow, leading to sweating. If you suspect any of these causes it might be time to call in a technician to get things flowing smoothly again!

Insulation:

On ducted systems don't let your ducts get too chilly! Make sure they're snug with the right insulation to fend off condensation.

Mackies use R1.2 insulation which is thicker, and performs better than standard R1.0 insulation.

Plugged Drain Line:

Uh-oh, a clogged drain line? That's trouble brewing. If you spy drips on your split system or near vents on your ducted system, it's a sign to dial up a technician pronto to dodge potential disasters!

Stay chill and clued in with Mackies!