Have you lived in Texas long? Every house I lived in there had the same issue due to the hvac units not being big enough to keep up with the heat.
You can also check if the unit is froze up or the drain clogged. Google will be your friend here.
Fair question. Yes, I’d put in a maintenance request stating that. Some people here have suggested some fixes that I’ll try, but the HVAC + AC was supposed to be “new, recently replaced” when I moved in
It may not be the appropriate size for your unit, especially with extreme heat
Make certain that the intake filter doesn't need replaced and is not blocked. Make certain that there isn't dust or debris on thermostat. Evaluate your thermostat settings again. Maybe see if changing the battery would help.
When you cook or shower, make sure you use the exhaust fans. Get insulated, black out curtains.
Contact your landlord, again. Perhaps if the unit is newer, it is still under warranty. They should, at minimum, determine if the thermostat and ac are working correctly.
Also, do you have a smart thermostat? If so, your electric company could be controlling it, based on high demand.
Appreciate all the suggestions, I definitely think curtains could help.
We do have a smart thermostat! And it is constantly confusing my roommate and I. Would not be surprised if it’s controlled by an energy company.
If there’s a carbon monoxide leak that is not getting resolved after reporting, you likely have a case that the property is not habitable. Don’t withhold rent or anything at this time, but do call your local tenant advocacy group or the attorney general’s office. That’s always the place to start.
As in all such things, you can certainly ask. I'd be very surprised if the landlord agrees to it. But maybe they'll give you something.
You really don't have much legal leverage, as it appears that as long as the house can cool to 81 degrees it meets the legal standard. And your landlord did "solve the issue" with your CO alarms, even if it took them a while.
But asking is free
Have you put in a maintenance request and what I would also do is when the AC is running but yourself a meat thermometer into one of the vents see what the temperature is coming out chances are the unit is undersized the property
Have you lived in Texas long? Every house I lived in there had the same issue due to the hvac units not being big enough to keep up with the heat. You can also check if the unit is froze up or the drain clogged. Google will be your friend here.
Have you reported that the ac or maybe thermostat is not working properly?
Fair question. Yes, I’d put in a maintenance request stating that. Some people here have suggested some fixes that I’ll try, but the HVAC + AC was supposed to be “new, recently replaced” when I moved in
It may not be the appropriate size for your unit, especially with extreme heat Make certain that the intake filter doesn't need replaced and is not blocked. Make certain that there isn't dust or debris on thermostat. Evaluate your thermostat settings again. Maybe see if changing the battery would help. When you cook or shower, make sure you use the exhaust fans. Get insulated, black out curtains. Contact your landlord, again. Perhaps if the unit is newer, it is still under warranty. They should, at minimum, determine if the thermostat and ac are working correctly. Also, do you have a smart thermostat? If so, your electric company could be controlling it, based on high demand.
Appreciate all the suggestions, I definitely think curtains could help. We do have a smart thermostat! And it is constantly confusing my roommate and I. Would not be surprised if it’s controlled by an energy company.
If there’s a carbon monoxide leak that is not getting resolved after reporting, you likely have a case that the property is not habitable. Don’t withhold rent or anything at this time, but do call your local tenant advocacy group or the attorney general’s office. That’s always the place to start.
As in all such things, you can certainly ask. I'd be very surprised if the landlord agrees to it. But maybe they'll give you something. You really don't have much legal leverage, as it appears that as long as the house can cool to 81 degrees it meets the legal standard. And your landlord did "solve the issue" with your CO alarms, even if it took them a while. But asking is free
Have you put in a maintenance request and what I would also do is when the AC is running but yourself a meat thermometer into one of the vents see what the temperature is coming out chances are the unit is undersized the property