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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Default Average A/C vent temperature
I just want to compare my blowing AC temperature to someone elses. Anyone want to post some up?
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50* out of the center vent is usally acceptable
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50 at what being the ambient air temp outside?
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no, stick a pocket thermometer in the vent or point a temp gun at it.
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20 degree drop across the coil(ie the air temp going in as opposed to the air going out)
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Generally the A/C system should blow 40* cooler than the ambient temperature.
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Anyone have any exact numbers? I got a infared and a pen. Sitting @ 50-52 when outside temp is at about 85-92.
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