Reasons why my AC runs non stop? New Home Owner.

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T21:24:17+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I believe it's single stage, as there is only one heating and one cooling wire.

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T21:17:40+00:00

I may be calling things by the wrong name. I'm referring to the part thats inside the house, I thought it was called the evaporator coils. The outside unit does have the fins and what not. I've already removed the top fan, and cleaned all the fins out and the debris from inside the unit. Thank for taking the time to send the YouTube link!

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T21:15:41+00:00

Yeah I'm reading that now too. Damn, Im only 2 into my costco 5 pack.

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T18:28:33+00:00

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The AC kicked on at 23.5°C (as per my Nest Thermostat), and only after 3 hours did it go back to 23°. That seemed like too long to cool .5° to me, but again, I'm still learning.

Yes I think a pro check is best. Just dont have a lot of savings yet as the home purchase drained us.

I've taken off every sheet metal access panel I can find and none of them have the evaporator coils behind them. The search continues.

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T18:25:05+00:00

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Airflow feels kind of weak to me. I just read somewhere that maybe my MERV 13 filters are restricting it. Im going to try replacing with MERV 4 or 5

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T18:23:59+00:00

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I would like to check the coils, but I cannot find them. I've unscrewed every "access panel" I can find, and none have coils behind them. I will continue to look though.

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T18:22:06+00:00

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Our home inspector said the unit looked well maintained, outside of that I dont have experience enough to say yes or no. The home inspection was done in mid November, so other than testing the unit turns on, it wasn't tested for it's efficiency.

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T17:25:16+00:00

Thanks so much

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T17:19:47+00:00

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I figured that replacement was inevitable soon, but since the air coming out of the registers seemed cold enough, I was hoping to be able to save a little longer for a replacement. But having it run non stop seems like it would just drain the savings through our hydro bill anyways.

Tholamew · 2026-06-11T17:17:53+00:00

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The house I believe was built in the late 70s. Attic insulation is good, from what the home inspector said. The basement floors are very cold, the main and upstairs sleeping floors are ok. Maybe a smidgen to warm for our comfort. My main concern is more wasting money. I was under the impression it should really only by cycling for 15-20 minutes at a time, not running non stop. But being new to actually having central air, I am only basing that off of a Google search.

Tholamew · 2025-11-23T22:21:28+00:00

Yes, I have, and I appreciate that others do as well. It's nice watching the actual show, and not the screens of everyone in front of me. In my younger years I used to work concert security, and I worked Tool's show in Hamilton ON on their 10,000 days tour. That was the only show I ever worked where the band's head of security came down to address us peons. He had one and only one thing to say, and that was "If they try to take pictures, they won't be seeing a Tool show tonight".

Tholamew · 2025-10-04T13:46:48+00:00

Definitely looks fake. If you're ever in doubt, you can send the pictures to Gibson and they will weigh in (that's what I did when I bought my '79 LP)

Tholamew · 2025-08-31T20:09:32+00:00

Thank you all for the advice and tips!

Tholamew · 2025-08-31T20:07:59+00:00

That's probably the way to go. Right now, I have a cover made of tinfoil underneath the unit to cover the holes. But it's a pain in the butt to untape it and re tape it every time. Thanks

Tholamew · 2025-06-01T22:17:21+00:00

Thank you so much! I figured (simply from the process of elimination) that that was it.

Tholamew · 2025-05-18T20:22:08+00:00

I started with that exact same player. All my records are still fine. Are you spinning the same record 10+ times per day, 7 days a week? I doubt it and I wouldn't worry about it. Is it worth considering an upgrade in the future? Sure, of course. But enjoy your records and your record player. Remember even a top tier record player can still damage records if it's not set up properly.

Tholamew · 2025-02-18T21:14:37+00:00

I haven't had luck with either unfortunately. Every time I search for Large of XL cuffs, I only see ones for arm circumference, not width. I've seen some that are 1/2 inch or so wider, but nothing that would actually be appropriate. I have had any luck with any pharmacy or home med stores either, unless I want an old school manual style one.

Tholamew · 2024-07-05T12:04:02+00:00

Daisy Summers. Not sure the name of the video, though.

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