[AT] OT - Any HVAC people on here

[szabelski at wildblue.net]

If you click on some of the other links in the HVAC.com website there are all sorts of discussions on what you should be considering when buying a unit, including a recommendation for the type of furnace based on where you live (temperature related zones). Once you figure out what you really need, you can then decide on which brand you want to purchase.

Carl


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From: bloomis at charter.net
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Sent: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:31:00 -0400 (EDT)
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When I did heat and air in the 80s I worked for a Day and Night dealer. Good units. Came off the same line as Bryant and Payne units. Did a week long school at the factory that was in The City of Industry. Carrier shot themselves in the foot in the later years when they took their parts in house and basically told dealers to piss off. As Carl’s link shows, the current Day and Night brand is NOT really the same Carrier units as years past. None of those brands, under the ICP or whatever it is were high on the hit parade of quality, ‘contractor’ lines. Tract house jobs. But then again, I’ve been out of the business as even a tech for a long while so who knows. Carrier recently went back as an independent company, out from under the UTC umbrella. Hopefully that will help return them to the leader they always were. I was sold on Mitsubishi mini-splits but with the recent advent of branding with Trane I’m not so sure anymore. Again, they are all a crap shoot. Like cars, some are better than others and you can get the perfect one or the real lemon. Glad my home is done for what should be the duration of my breathing. 

 

From: AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> On Behalf Of Phillip Kelley
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [AT] OT - Any HVAC people on here

 

I'm looking to replace an A/C unit.  Dealer is pushing Day & Night brand.  I understand they are owned by Carrier.  Anyone have any comments good or bad?  Thanks

 

On 6/24/2020 1:47 PM, Mogrits wrote:

This doesn't respond to the original post situation but I can say I've personally installed three mini-split systems. Two were Klimaire Brand single headed units and I have been well-pleased with them. The second one of the two did arrive slightly low on coolant and I had to have a friend in the HVAC business come and add a little coolant. 

 

The third unit was a C&H Branded unit with one outside unit and four inside heads. It performs perfectly for my uses.

 

All of the above are heat pumps, and they heat well even when outside temps are in the teens. If one was to install a unit themselves, they'd do well to buy, rent or borrow a vacuum pump to evacuate the lines before releasing the refrigerant. I've done it both ways, but I know evacuating is the best way to check for leaks and remove moisture.

 

Warren





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