Mid-Life Cooling Units Face BTU Capacity Drift Without Load Recalculation Standards
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A seven-year-old AC unit sits in a gray zone according to Manual J load calculation standards. Age alone doesn't determine failure, but documented load calculations reveal whether your unit still matches your home's actual cooling demand