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It does not have a CCH. It is an accessory for my condenser (Bryant 165A) and I did not get it, for the reasons I stated previously.

Does a typical homeowner in a cold weather climate have...

I am assuming that CCH is crank case heater. This is a pure a/c condenser, not a heat pump. It also, to the best of my knowledge, does not have a CCH and, since the only time I ever think about...

It is the first 3-feet on the inside of the house closest to the outside compressor unit. I just looked at it again and the frost, as you might expect is thickest near the outside wall penetration...

I had a new split 410 system installed in the late summer early fall of 2010, which has about 35' of 3/8 - 3/4 lineset. The 3/4" is insulated. The 3/8 (liquid?) is not.

I just noticed that...

I have found with Carrier/Bryant products that as the product ages, it may move "down" in their line-up from Evolution to Preferred.

It looks like when the BAV was first introduced, it was...

I believe Bryant introduced the color Evolution Control in late 2010. The first color control was -C, where previous monos were either -A or -B, but looked identical to each other. Each Evolution...

Below is a portion (middle of page 26) of the document you posted a link to and shows the ARI # (1st column) and SEER rating (last column) for each current Bryant furnaces (4th column) for the cased...

I thought the old system was working fine, apparrently other did not.

Obviously, there an numerous "Regular Members" that are professional contractors and have more valuable knowledge to share...

That is the one I found online. It likely only gets a new publication date when something changes.

I also noted that if you click on the image of the Preferred Compact unit on the table you...

When trying to determine Evolution control compatibility, I would recommend referring to the Product Data Sheet, which in this case, can be found here:
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I just purchased a Dwyer 0 to 1-inch magnehelic gauge and I was wondering the same thing. I have an Evolution Control that reports static pressure, but I am curious as to how accurate it is. I had...

Here is the product data brochures for each of the listed AC condensers:

http://www.docs.hvacpartners.com/idc/groups/public/documents/techlit/24acb3-4pd.pdf

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Did he list the model number of his indoor unit (furnace or AH)? If not, how were you able to provide a SEER rating for his proposed system?

Here is a document that should help you better understand the model number terminology for Carrier (or Bryant) coils:
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So, it appears that you are saying that, yes, the systems are less reliable, but, it is not a problem with the equipment, but a result of poor installation and/or improper maintenance. Is that what...

Interesting discussion. Someone mentioned autos a few posts back as a comparative study. It is clear that in the last 25-years, cars have become more efficient, safer, more comfortable, more...

How did they fix it? Hopefully not by "pinching" it with a flaring block to make it more round!

If they did do a pump-down and splice, how long did that take? I would be more than a little...

That position in the model number is usually reserved for the series number.

Here is a link to the FV4C product data:
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Thanks for your response. I appreciate the opinions of professionals. I would like to try and understand your argument a bit better.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but you seem to be making two...

I think this is excellent advice. I regularly clean my $40, 20x25x4 furnace filters and can get more than a year out of them. I too can easily monitor their efficiency and load using the static...

I can think of another possible reason as to why the filters are loaded up so quickly. You described that the filter frames are near the air handler. Assuming none of your duct work was cleaned or...

Would not the same question apply to upsizing duct work? If the ducts were upsized to provide adequate airflow, "where does it get the additional air to increase the overall air volume..."?

If I...

I want to thank the OP for his persistence in pursuing a solution to his problem. I have a similar, but less severe problem.

One clarifying question: If you completely plug all of the first...

Unfortunately all you can get with a 2-bid sample is a high and and a low. I would recommend getting more bids, especially under the circumstances of a such a high price differential between the...

The only reasonable way to determine what is "fair market" pricing in your area is to solicit a few bids. If you are sold on a particular brand and model, you will need to find a few Lennox dealers...

The term "temporarily" is vague. Some might view it as 5-minutes, 2-hours, 3-days, or a week. How long were you thinking?

Any amount will likely 'stress' the motor, an actual length of time will...

What defines a modulating furnace?

Does the term modulating only apply to a furnace that is infinitely variable in its output? Or, does the term apply to a furnace that has more than a certain...

Thank you, Roncool, that was an eye-opener in terms of understanding how little a 'parts-only', 10-year warranty is worth from the manufacturer.

You wrote that few HO's choose that option. But, it...

Given Costco's negotiation and purchasing power, I would find it very surprising if "Bob's Heating and Air" is paying the same price/unit for their 25 Lennox units as Costco is paying for their...

Thanks to you and bmathews for the very clear explanation.

That is interesting. So, the manufacturer requires that the original installer pony up for labor costs during the first year, even if the failure is unrelated to the installation? I can understand...

Let me make sure I am understanding this correctly. Are you saying Carrier/Bryant does not reimburse the the original installing contractor for their labor time when doing first-year warranty work? ...

Great question. I would like to know the answer, as well. Even simpler, does the installing contractor have to provide the labor and parts during the first year or could another authorized service...

Setting the gas input rate instructions start on page 54 of the install manual. The three stage valve must be adjusted in the correct order and under the correct conditions. Read the manual and...

Sorry, I had not checked into this post recently. Thanks for the offer. I was able to "negotiate" a significantly reduced price on the part directly from Manitowoc. It is being used in a...

I think this is a very interesting question and one I had not considered when deciding between a HP and straight A/C condenser. I ultimately decided against the HP, but mostly because of my very...

I had the exact same furnace until about 4-months ago, when I replaced it. In my first year of ownership (around '91), the same thing was happening and the installer did the same thing: he cut some...

Here is a link to the TSB for the water inlet fitting described by another poster, above:

http://www.manitowocice.com/docs/uploaded/mii/Combined%20Communicators/MII-035.pdf

In the second image...

One thought I had is that on the SM50, the harvest is assisted by the next batch supply water flooding the area around the cups and helping to release the ice. If water is not flowing in fast...

Thanks all for your replies.

Yes, the machine is past the three year warranty, but that it only because the unit was purchased and stored unused for over 2-years. It has only been in service...

Gentlemen:

I am servicing a Manitowoc SM-50, which is currently their smallest undercounter ice maker. It no longer makes ice and I have traced the problem to the fact that the recirculation pump...

I think the OP is looking for a contractor that does not see the list as a bunch of hoops, but hopes to find a contractor that sees the list as a group of practices that fall within his standard...

I could not agree more. The average homeowner knows little or nothing about a properly sized and installed system. A neighbor that recommends a contractor is likely doing so based on the...

Most states require that a subcontractor or supplier provide a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Lien (often within twenty days). This notice lets the property owner know that the subcontractor or supplier...

This has been a very interesting thread.

So, just to clarify somewhat in layman's terms, the NEC allows, in specific instances, such as the installation of dedicated A/C equipment (where the exact...

It is also my understanding that if you took the $1500 credit in 2009-2010, you cannot claim any additional credit in 2011. You can claim up to $500 in 2011, less any amount you claimed in 2009-2010.

In my opinion, there are very few, if any, what I would call "hack" professionals on this site. To be a "hack", a contractor must be employing sub-standard designs, materials or methods and...

Coming to HVAC-Talk.com with questions about DYI, pricing or direct purchasing is tantamount to visiting DailyKos.com or the Democraticunderground.com and asking their opinion of Sarah Palin. ;-)

How did you establish that this A/C was 12-seer when the contractor told you it was 13?

I think generally, Bryant lists the minimum seer rating that a particular unit will achieve. I have a 165A...

I would agree that if the verbiage is not in the contract explicitly, the legal battle might become more difficult.

However, if Contractor A makes that statement of guarantee on his website...