Air Conditioner Putting out Cool but Wet Air
#1
07-05-15, 03:02 PM
Air Conditioner Putting out Cool but Wet Air
The thru-wall PTAC air conditioner in my office keeps the room pretty nice and cool, but I just recently noticed that after it's been running, one of my desks that is next to it is coated with condensation. I have electronic equipment on that desk that really shouldn't be exposed to this sort of moisture. Is this normal for an AC unit? I would have thought the air coming out would be dry. Can anyone tell me what the issue might be?
#2
07-05-15, 03:23 PM
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Is the cold air blowing directly on the electronic equipment? If so, you're probably getting condensation on the equipment because it's cold and the air is warm and humid. If this is the case, I would try to redirect the airflow so that it's not blowing directly on the equipment. If the A/C capacity is oversized, it won't dehumidify the room adequately.
#4
07-05-15, 05:24 PM
Hmmm... Unfortunately it's not really possible to move the equipment without a major redesign of the room, and yes the air is blowing more or less straight at it. I could turn the grate on the AC unit around the other way, but then the cold air would be blowing up and back towards the window above the unit. I guess I could try that. Otherwise I'd need to figure something else out.
#5
07-05-15, 05:27 PM
The coil appears to be clean. And I believe the unit is in good shape and has plenty of refrigerant.
#7
07-05-15, 07:58 PM
>> Does the blower cycle off with the compressor when a cooling setpoint is reached?
Yes, it does.
Yes, it does.
