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I'll have to go with what all of you are recommending i.e. to hire a pro to check the whole system - duct work & all.
Since it will be coming out of my own pocket & am not expecting any...

Evaporator Info Tag:

300381

Condenser Info Tag:

300371

I was here before the old system was replaced but, unfortunately, I was not able to note the specs of the system that was replaced.
All I know is that the fins of the condenser unit was at least 50%...

Condenser: Goodman GSC130361GA
Evaporator: Payne model PF1MNC036

I posted more specs on both via Quick Post.

AC Evaporator coils were acid washed a week before the condenser was replaced.
Specs:
Payne model PF1MNC036
Prod Num: PF1MNC036000AAAA
208 - 230 volts AC
Motor: 2.4 FLA; 1/3 HP
Phase 1
60 Hz...

AC Condenser unit was replaced about 3 week ago.
Specs:
Goodman GSC130361GA
208 - 230 volts AC
60 Hz
Fan motor: 1.10 FLA; 1/6 HP
Compressor: 13.4 RLA; 74 LRA
Min Ckt amps: 17.9
Nominal...

That's what I intend to do - look for a CERTIFIED PRO and have them check the system.
I just hope that the true problem could be resolved or, at least, found so I would have a better chance of...

The thermostat works for both heating & cooling.
Does that mean I have a heat pump.
Sorry, I don't know how to identify which is which.
How do you find that out, by the way?

I don't believe there is a TXV.
All I was told is that after replacing the condenser unit outside they checked the freon levels and said they were OK.

The AC (3 tons) in the home (about 1600 sq ft) I am renting was replaced less than a month ago.
Thermostat setting: cool to 78 deg F.
Average outdoor temps: Day 105 deg F; Night 82 deg F
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