Then measure the outside diameter on the larger of the two tubes the skinny tube doesn t need insulation.
Insulate outside of air handler.
Moreover the excess moisture can lead to a damaged plenum mold or termites.
So you need to install new insulation.
Keeping your air handler in a hot florida attic is like throwing money out the window.
Also attic ducts often leak.
Start by peeling off all the old air conditioner foam insulation.
Here are the most common reasons for air handlers sweating so you can stop the condensation.
The air handler and supply ducts are all in the attic and so are outside of the insulating envelope of the house.
Unfortunately you won t find the right insulation at any home center.
I rarely run the unit in the summer time to cool the house.
Condensation on the outside of your air handler can be an effect of an underlying issue.
But i do run it for about 9 months of the year to heat the house.
This insulation is supposed to prevent the air handler from sweating and condensing moisture on its exterior during warm weather.
The insulation inside the air handler should also be enough to prevent major heat loss in winter months.
Fiberglass insulation inside the cabinet.