HVAC Dilemma! i want some help in regards to my HVAC system . thank y
Ahmed Cure
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Problems??? with my new HVAC system.
Comments (22)"My gut feeling says there are installation and duct problems which have yet to be addressed." That I can not argue with that :-D I fear that the installer downsized the system without taking into account the lifestyle of the users, they shut off the system, come home and then want it cool in a hurry. (Sounds like me.) It seems like a variable system should be able to do this well and not be oversized when demand is relatively low. Mine does. The OP might, however, need to learn to use the programable thermostat or maybe even a thermostat that can be controlled via a smartphone. "Variable speed furnaces and air handlers normally start up in the low stage for some period of time. In addition if the thermostat is near the set point, the blower may stay in the low stage until the thermostat is satisfied. This is some of the reasons why it takes longer." I agree that they might take longer reach the set point as they approach it because they shift to lower speed, but that would be eliminated by setting the t-stat to 65. Starting up in the low stage should not affect things when you are talking about a couple of hours. That start-up low phase should only be for a few minutes at most. Am I wrong? "I find it hard to believe that the old AC could drop the temperture 12 degrees in 2 hours." It might if the humidity was low enough....See Morehelp moving part of HVAC system
Comments (1)I'm not sure what the funnel is, unless it is a supply duct that has been reduced. I do know there should NEVER be a return duct in a kitchen (or bathroom). So you can remove that and close it off....See MoreHelp selecting quotes for HVAC system
Comments (20)The latest and last proposal. Trane 16 SEER, XL series, concrete slab base, disconnect box, new copper refrigerator line set and control wiring, rubber blocks under heat pump. Matching Trane air handler with TXV coil, GE ECM variable speed blower motor, electric heat package 10 kw, EZ drain trap with float switch and drain pipe, secondary drain pan with float switch, vibration dampening mounting. Honeywell Pro 5000 digital thermostat Seal joints with mastic, insulate attic ducts with R-8 foil faced duct wrap. New filter grill. Extend duct in basement (approximately 60 inches and register. 10 yr compressor, 5 year Trane parts, 2 year on other parts and labor. $11,814.00 Upgrades Honeywell Vision Pro wi-fi $299.00 Honeywell F100 5" pleated media cartridge $495.00 APCO UV germicidal lamp $895.00 15 SEER XR series $782.00 less...See Moreneed help in replacing hvac system
Comments (12)You as a professional know how to compare system A to system B and determine if the extra cost is justified or not. Most homeowners don't have the knowledge to do this. I think lifetime heat exchanger warranties are becoming more common. In my opinion most heat exchangers fail due to over sized furnaces and undersized duct work. The warranty does not cover labor charges which makes the warranty almost useless. In most cases it makes more sense to put the money towards a new furnace. I think a 99 year compressor warranty is a marketing gimmick. It may be useful if the compressor fails in the eleventh year and then again you have to pay for labor. But if fails in 15-20 years, how many people are going to sink money into an old Goodman condenser? My neighbor and I were shopping for new HVACs systems at the same time several years ago. A third neighbor highly recommended the Carrier dealer she used. The neighbor who was shopping rejected him because is price was very high. I rejected him not just on price, but the system he was recommending made no sense, and his load calculation consisted of walking around the house and checking off boxes on a piece of paper. The quote itself consisted of scribbling numbers on a blank sheet of paper and then subtracting discounts and rebates. The whole thing was very unprofessional, yet if I ask the neighbor who used them she would recommend them again. Shopping for HVAC systems is hard. You don't know the ability and honesty of the contractor until the system is installed....See MoreAhmed Cure
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