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Thanks and appreciate the info.

I was looking for any feedback by those who had experience or customers or who might have had similar questions about the "dry mode" because it doesn't work in a...

I have a Fujitsu 15RLQ mini split located in a 1500 sq ft walk-out basement. I attempted to use it in "dry" mode this summer and it did not reduce humidity nor did it produce any condensate. I...

I was told by an HVAC contractor who was selling a late model boiler that my electric hot water heater can be piped and used as optional indirect hot water heater storage? Is this even feasible and...

As a comment to this thread I have a ranch of 3400+ sq ft first floor partially on slab with a 1500 sq ft walk out basement. I have two York (3 & 2.5 ton) central AC attic systems that have worked...

"What would have been installed was a high efficiency boiler. How would have been by what ever piping modifications they had to make. Why, would be to make money for them, and install a money saving...

I'm probably totally wrong on this but this is just my interpretation of the HVAC business not really based upon experience, but based upon lurking and learning here from others.

The concept of...

If you don't mind I could use some clarification too.

I was thinking of having my older 34 yo boiler (550+ stack temp) replaced with the expectation of reducing oil consumption. Based upon...

Thanks for the suggestions. It is mounted on an outside wall. The installer rechecked that hole but it had been thoroughly foamed. I will look at the wall temp. in that location.

Have you (or...

Is it appropriate to provide location and name of installing company?

Obviously you are a discriminating and educated customer and those are the ones most of us prefer to receive our...

I have a Fujitsu 15RLQ mini split that was installed this fall that does not hold consistent room temperatures. Typically I experience up to 6 degree fluctuations, and in HP mode they are always...

Thanks. My original post was confusing. I know pellet stoves take electricity. I was looking for a brand that users have found to be at least semi reliable.

My house leaks because it has a...

I'm considering getting a pellet stove insert for my 1st floor LR fireplace because I want to feel warm at less cost. Are these units relatively trouble free?

I now have a 5700 Quadrafire in a...

Can a ductless be satisfactorily recharged in cold weather? If the refrigerant spec capacity is 2 lb - 9 oz is that what the tech should pull out and then reinstall? Refrigerant lines are about...

Nothing to do with PECO, but PPL has just started a new time of day pricing plan in January 2011 that will be significantly cheaper - meaning about .06 kwh off peak, .07 kwh peak (5-7PM winter) and...

crmont...Thanks, for the input and suggestion. It definitely gurgles at times other than defrost. I was wondering if Roadking who appears to have the same unit (15RLQ) and if the inability to hold...

Roadking321 Do you have the Fujitsu 15RLQ? I had one of those installed in a master bedroom. I haven't been overly impressed with it as my electric bill went up about 385kwh in Dec (compared to...

A computer output is only as good as the inputs. You need a copy of the inputs to verify if it is based upon garbage or reality. Lots of potential mistakes can be made inputting dimensions and...

Thanks. I was interested in how the single splits worked on cold single digit days with prolonged cold. Sometimes the marketing brochures aren't totally honest.

Daikin (Quaternity) and...

Does anyone have any experience on the cold weather heating performance of mini splits, especially if a backup heat source is not provided?

The mini-splits are typically rated as having a rated...

Good point. Both the inspector and previous home owner share responsibility. The question is ..is it worth the aggravation and cost to go after them since the problem is a touch subjective?
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maintenanceguy - There are advantages to doing your own material procurement (in commercial) as it forces the customer to understand the scope of the job. I worked as an engineer at a large co....

Thanks for the replies and opinions.

bmatthews...I agree 100% with what you say. You are correct that one of my ideas was to get a multi (2)indoor wall unit Mitsu or Fuji mini on line and pay...

I should have said I've done it both ways. I've had contractors that prefer that I be responsible for purchasing all or most of the material. They want paid for only their time. I agree T&M...

Opinions wanted from contractors. In the past I've used both fixed price and time and material bids to get work done as a homeowner and in business. It was work that I didn't feel confident doing...

I've lurked around this forum for several years reading posts from experienced and knowledgeable contractors, and questions from concerned homeowners.

I have come to the conclusion that a generic...