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10-17-2008, 03:15 PM
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some thoughts
Very interesting thread. Some great info here. But, there are some other things to consider.
!. It's the ol' setback controversy. To set back or not. I use the 'set it and forget it' logic. ... -
09-08-2008, 06:03 PM
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System cutting off
I'm just a lowly Homeowner so IMHO....
Your system is telling you it's overcharged. I went thru the same problems with my Infinity. The system is trying to protect it self and is shutting down... -
03-30-2008, 12:50 PM
Thread: Question for heatpumpguru
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I've got the 25HNA9 unit and have had it for...
I've got the 25HNA9 unit and have had it for almost a year. It has the whine you mention. That whine on mine is not as loud as the defrost cycle (now that's loud). It appears the issue is the...
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03-28-2008, 02:56 PM
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This dictates going with electric baseboard with...
This dictates going with electric baseboard with built in stats. Once installed no maintenance. No filters, little liability. Each (most likely) will take a 220v run to panel. No asbestos problem...
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02-20-2008, 11:10 AM
Thread: No Heat
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The system, for a year, is warranted by the...
The system, for a year, is warranted by the installing Company, backed up by Sears. Part of the paper work, upon completion, is the Company's phone number. That's how they get paid by Sears. You...
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02-04-2008, 10:05 PM
Thread: Heat Strips in a Carrier Air Handler
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Thanks fellas, that's exactly the info I needed....
Thanks fellas, that's exactly the info I needed. :)
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02-04-2008, 04:01 PM
Thread: Heat Strips in a Carrier Air Handler
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Heat Strips in a Carrier Air Handler
I have a Carrier FE4ANF002000 Infinity Air Handler with a 10kw strip. The saleman said that they will stage from 5 to 10kw when needed. Mine doesn't. It shows Stage III anytime they are called...
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02-04-2008, 03:47 PM
Thread: Running a Heat Pump on low charge
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Thanks for the input. I feel better now. The...
Thanks for the input. I feel better now. The Tech called and finally got the part in and is installing it tomorrow morning.
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02-04-2008, 01:18 PM
Thread: Running a Heat Pump on low charge
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Mine didn't shut off. Once in awhile I can hear...
Mine didn't shut off. Once in awhile I can hear it ramp up. It'll run for a while then give up. It's like it forgets it's in trouble and tries to use the Heat Pump. I even heard it defrosting once.
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02-04-2008, 12:32 PM
Thread: Running a Heat Pump on low charge
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Thanks AcDoc.... I like most Homeowners, are...
Thanks AcDoc....
I like most Homeowners, are at the mercy of the Hvac Tech. I suppose there is a test for moisture? I like this Infinity system (until I get my electric bill after 3 weeks of... -
02-04-2008, 10:37 AM
Thread: Running a Heat Pump on low charge
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Running a Heat Pump on low charge
What harm does operating a Heat Pump on low or no charge do to the unit?
To be specific it's a Carrier 25HNA936A003 with scroll compressor that
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01-10-2008, 12:58 PM
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It's a shame to have such a nice system and these...
It's a shame to have such a nice system and these problems. The fact that you're not getting fault codes is a good sign. I think school's still out on this set back thing. Ask folks about set back...
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01-07-2008, 09:47 PM
Thread: cold climate Heat Pump
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The OP has stated they like the higher temps as...
The OP has stated they like the higher temps as we do. When you are designing a system, being paid for by the homeowner, it should make the customer comfortable, if they like 65 degree or 85...
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01-07-2008, 12:35 PM
Thread: cold climate Heat Pump
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wife likes it warm
I don't think you'll need to oversize a well installed system. We like it at 77 degrees and our 19i Infinity does fine down to the high 30's when the strips kick in if needed. This can be...
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12-02-2007, 10:42 PM
Thread: Groaning Heat Pump
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I've got a new Carrier 19i Infinity and it does...
I've got a new Carrier 19i Infinity and it does it also. Sounds like a loud whoosing sound like something is releasing pressure. Only happens when it's cold outside approaching 35 degrees or so. I...
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11-29-2007, 03:40 PM
Thread: To Setback or not to?
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It always amazes me why folks think they're...
It always amazes me why folks think they're comfortable in the summer at 79 degrees and 60 degrees in the winter. Our family keeps the therm at 77 degrees year around.
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11-29-2007, 03:21 PM
Thread: Infinity
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Great system. Set thermostat to desired comfort...
Great system. Set thermostat to desired comfort setting and leave it there. Let the Infinity do it's thing.......
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11-29-2007, 03:14 PM
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Wow..... It appears you have done your homework...
Wow.....
It appears you have done your homework and tried to do what the Pros have suggested. Time to quit until you find the source.
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11-21-2007, 06:33 PM
Thread: vents in ceiling or floor better?
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Most ceiling fans have a reverse switch. In the...
Most ceiling fans have a reverse switch. In the winter you run it in reverse which pulls the hot air along the ceiling down toward the floor. We use one in our Den sometimes while we watch TV. It...
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11-21-2007, 06:18 PM
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Not a real tight home with no additional...
Not a real tight home with no additional ventilation. Mostly just the 2 of us. It's a rancher with crawlspace. During the heating season it get's a little dry since we don't run a humidifier.
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11-20-2007, 04:59 PM
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I live in Virgina along a river. I have an 19I...
I live in Virgina along a river. I have an 19I Infinity with 2 stage compressor and var air handler. Mine is a 3 ton serving 1600 sq ft. It handled the humdity fine with the default setting of...
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11-20-2007, 04:39 PM
Thread: vents in ceiling or floor better?
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Pretty basic.....Heat rises, cool air falls. So,...
Pretty basic.....Heat rises, cool air falls. So, with ceiling supplies the warm air tends to return to the ceiling. Great for A/C.....cool air falls.
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10-26-2007, 05:00 PM
Thread: Carrier Infin.17 vs. Infin19
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I got the Infinity 19 installed in June. Very...
I got the Infinity 19 installed in June. Very pleased with the results. Replacing old A/C and Hot water baseboard. Have heat set at 76 and cool at 78. On the Spring and fall days it auto switches...
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07-07-2007, 04:19 PM
Thread: How much cooling is reasonable?
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Ah, the beauty of the 2 stage, variable speed...
Ah, the beauty of the 2 stage, variable speed systems.
I want my system to make me confortabe no matter what the outside temp. If it cost me more....so be it.:cool: -
06-24-2007, 03:30 PM
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You shouldn't post names, but, I saw no flaming. ...
You shouldn't post names, but, I saw no flaming. You came to this Forum with a problem and have responded very well to the Tech's questions.
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