Central air conditioning often keeps the upper floor much warmer than the first floor. Why does this happen and what can you do about it during your inspection? Hot Upper Level in a Modern Home Modern forced air systems provide heating and air conditioning (Illustration A029C). These systems include properly designed and installed supply and return ducts. High and Low Return – Cooling For these homes, we should look at three basic issues: Hot air rises; attics can heat the upper level (sun load); and the system might not be balanced. The upper ...
To Read the Full Article
Apply for ASHI Membership and gain access to hundreds of articles written by industry-leading experts, including a monthly subscription to the ASHI Reporter as part of your membership benefits.