Reversed A-Frame. Issues?
I had this air handler installed 5 years ago along with a matching outdoor unit. I knew nothing about air handlers or AC's at the time. The unit still cools as well as it did the day it was installed and I had never looked at the air handler let alone went up to the attic. I finally went up and I come to find out the a-frame was installed in reverse. I assume they did this because of the orientation and pipe location of my last air handler.
With the blower set to full speed the original install return/supply split only reached 18F. This system should be getting 20-24F. I ended up lowering the blower speed and I was able to achieve a 24F split, but at the cost of airflow. According to my electric company data along with my Ecobee, I can determine that I am more efficient after 7 days, but I wonder how much more efficient I could be if the A Frame was oriented correctly.
Just to clarify, the drain pan works fine and there are no freezing areas on the coil, lines or condenser. My stats from my digital manifold are all within range and my coil is still shiny.
It has lasted 5 years without breaking. I am just wondering if this is something I should rectify or leave alone till it is time to replace.
The only reason i went up there was to install two UV air scrubbers. One at the return side and one at the bottom of the A between the blower.