Air Handler In Attic Sweating

The black insulation called rubatex pipe insulation has a tear in it or doesn t cover the entire suction line.

Air handler in attic sweating. My old carrier would sweat a little from the drain lines but not from the cabinet. And the builder agreed to let me put one in on a trial basis. The exterior of the air handler was sweating excessively. Poor duct insulation and excess indoor humidity.

Showing how to prevent air handler from sweating in attic thanks for watching. Minor air handler sweating is okay and normal. Brand new build brand new equipment. What should i be looking for.

There are two main ways to solve this problem. However too much condensation and moisture can lead to mold termites and other damage. Today was around 98f attic obviously hotter with 33 humidity. There are two primary causes of sweating ductwork.

Upgrade your duct insulation. This is a proven way to stop your air handler from sweating in hot and humid attics. We ended up leaving it there because the air handler and everything else in the attic was bone dry. I just had my 3 ton trane air handler 4tee installed a few days ago in my garage and i m noticing the outside of the cabinet towards the front is sweating on both sides.

Water will leak from the sweating copper pipes for the air conditioner. How to put a stop to sweating air ducts resolving your ductwork woes starts with understanding the underlying cause of your sweating ductwork. Seal the crawlspace if the air handler itself is mounted at the crawlspace then it is important to ensure that the crawlspace is correctly sealed. Temp split was on the low side but still okay house rh levels were 54.

When the hot humid attic air contacts the cold duct or the cold duct boot the moisture in the air condenses on the cold surface just like the condensation that happens on a cold can of beer. The air handler was sweating very bad. The air in your vented attic is hot and humid just like all outdoor air in florida. I also am seeing a few drops falling inside the air intake on the insulation.

You should always try to add as much as circulation as possible and ensure your unit is performing efficiently. I proposed a dehumidifier. Otherwise in the summer months the warm air that is under your home will rise up through the floors and cause your air handler to sweat. This method is proven and can get the units efficiency up to r 14 some t.

If your air handler is over 10 years old it might be time to replace the unit anyway.