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Short Cycling

When an AC system turns on and off repeatedly in short intervals (less than 10 minutes). Causes: oversized system, low refrigerant, dirty evaporator coil, or thermostat issues. Short cycling is hard on compressors (starting is the most stressful operation) and leaves your home humid because the system doesn't run long enough to dehumidify.

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Heat Load Calculation (Manual J)Refrigerant (R-22, R-410A, R-454B)

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