Break in Time

[AvantGarde]

Do new HVAC systems (HP in this case) have a "break in" time? Perhaps its just me but t he HP seems to be cooling better than at the beginning of the summer

[davefr]

I've never heard of a break in period.

You need to be careful with comparisons. Performance will be a function of ambient temperature, humidity and the rate at which heat is infiltrating the dwelling which can be a result of many factors such as radiation. (sunny day vs overcast day)

If your comparison is based on feeling the outlet register temp then it could also be a result of lower airflow across the coil. Has the filter been changed since the system was new???

[jerryd_2008]

Do new HVAC systems (HP in this case) have a "break in" time? Perhaps its just me but t he HP seems to be cooling better than at the beginning of the summer

I do recall several posts in other threads that say the system needs to learn your house. Don't know what that means but I would be curious to hear an explanation.

[gary_g]

I do recall several posts in other threads that say the system needs to learn your house. Don't know what that means but I would be curious to hear an explanation.

That would probably be for a digital t-stat with "Adaptive Intelligent Recovery". Not the HVAC system, just the t-stat.

Take care.

[AvantGarde]

I've never heard of a break in period.

You need to be careful with comparisons. Performance will be a function of ambient temperature, humidity and the rate at which heat is infiltrating the dwelling which can be a result of many factors such as radiation. (sunny day vs overcast day)

If your comparison is based on feeling the outlet register temp then it could also be a result of lower airflow across the coil. Has the filter been changed since the system was new???
Very ticky