Prior to changeout, a condo had a 1.5-ton condenser and a 1.5-ton air handler (evaporator coil). The condenser coil was 23 years old. The seller agreed to change out the condenser unit. Upon inspection of this new unit, a local A/C company changed the 1.5-ton condenser out with a 2-ton unit. Currently we have a 2-ton outside unit with a 1.5-ton unit inside. Is this a problem, and, if so, why?
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By Daniel Kramer, P.E.
Specialist Grade Member of RSES