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Default Opinons on AC brands Rheem, Trane, Westinghouse

On Thu, 6 Apr 2017 09:56:54 -0400, Wade Garrett
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On 4/6/17 5:01 AM, Jax wrote:
On 04/05/2017 08:36 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
I really question the need for 3 ton of cooling for the OP.


Yah, if I needed 3 ton of cooling for 1100 square foot, I'd be looking
for better insulation.


If there's attic access, no problem for ceiling insulation. But without
it, how could you improve- short of tearing the place apart?

And what about the walls in either scenario?

Do what all the insulation contractors up here do - cut a few vent
holes in the roof- blow in the insulation, and install roof vents.

Walls can be a bit more trouble - but depending on the type and
condition of the siding it is common to remove the siding, cover with
2" Styrofoam SM or equivalent, and stucco or re-side.