Questions tagged [heat-pump]
The heat-pump is a type of central heating system that extracts heat from the outside, reversing the process used by a central air system.
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Integrating existing Hydronic Radiant with new Hybrid (dual fuel) Heat Pump (forced hot air)
I have an existing simple Hydronic baseboard radiant forced hot water heating system running off of an Oil Boiler. I am adding a duel fuel (hybrid) heat pump to the house.
Here's what I want:
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Solar water heater vs Heat pump for heating water?
I'm debating between installing a solar water heater vs. a heat pump for supplying hot water to my house. The house is in Bangalore, India - we have about 300 days of sunshine in a year. My estimate ...
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In a multi-zone mini-split setup, how do you heat heat rooms without an evaporator?
I recently asked for recommendations for multi-zone heating in a small home (intended for college students). The responses overwhelmingly recommended multi-zone mini split systems. I fully agree, my ...
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Why don't HVAC service people want to use outdoor temperature sensors to increase efficiency?
Here in central Virginia, most houses use heat pumps with electric auxiliary heat. I have inquired with several different contractors about installing outdoor thermostats on my units to 1) disable ...
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Air Conditioner Cooling Ability
Is a 9000 BTU heat pump roughly equivalent in cooling ability to a 9000 BTU window air conditioning unit?
If not, what is an approximate way to "translate" between the two, in order to obtain a heat ...
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How can I use a pre-installed A/C unit for heat?
I just bought a house with a relatively two-year old A/C unit (installed 2018) and a natural gas furnace connected to central air. I'm interested in using the A/C unit as to heat the air in lieu of ...
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Relay requirements for Heatpump Thermostat
I would like to understand if three 3-relays are enough to control a heatpump. As I understand it, 24V AC is applied to:
Green: Fan
Yellow: Cool
White: Heat
When designing a network connected ...
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Is there a small ductless condenser to fit in A/C sleeve?
I own a 350ft studio co-op unit which currently has an old AC unit and two electric baseboards for heat. I was thinking it would be nice if I had a single high hat in the middle of the room connected ...
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Heat pump Not turning off
The temperature outside is about 20° my thermostat is set to 68° I have a heat pump unit it does not turn off once the set temperature is reached it does not go above 68° but maintain 68° and the unit ...
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Upgrading a heat pump to a larger heat strip
Our heat pump is having trouble keeping up on colder mornings. It's not just defrost kicking in, as it's blowing cold (less than the target temperature) for an hour or two some days. The heat strip ...
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HVAC Furnace - Adding C Wire to Older Wiring Style
Hello! Trying to add a smart thermostat to an old system (currently running a mercury thermostat on it).
There is an extra wire (orange) which you can see both inside the thermostat and also in the ...
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Environmentally friendly methods for heating a large addition
I live in Southern California, and am writing this at my desk in the large family room, which is about 45 sq.m. (500 sq.ft.). This room was added on to the house, and our natural gas furnace doesn't ...
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Zoned 2 stage heat pump system, aux heat not engaging
Homeowner here...I have a 2 stage heat pump split system with the ducting zoned for 2 zones. The units are as follows:
Compressor: Goodman GSZC16 heat pump
Zone control board: Honeywell HZ322
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Heat pump causing high humidity in house when in heating cycle
I have a heat pump system that is increasing the humidity in the house when it is in heating mode. So much so that when the heat pump comes on condensation starts to form on the windows.
It only ...
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Heat pump not working after rain
A couple weeks ago, I had a Goodman 3 ton heat pump split system put in. At 5pm hours today, I was outside near the heat pump and noticed that it was functioning properly. At about 6pm, there was a ...
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What causes a heatpump to freeze?
A heatpump is used to cool a home in Florida. A relative noticed that the temperature was 90 degrees and that the evaporator (see photo) was sweating. She thinks she heard a piece of ice fall break ...
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No Hot water to Shower and Taps furthest away from hot water tank
I have this setup coming off of my hot water tank.
Recently I started getting only luke warm water to the taps and shower furthest away from the water heater(#9 & #10), also sometimes my cold ...
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Is it OK to stop the indoor blower during heat pump defrost on split-system heat pumps?
The traditional North American split system heat pump (ignoring "dual fuel" systems for now) relies on a backup heat source to provide both makeup heat during low-temperature (below the system balance ...
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Loud noise from outdoor unit several seconds after AC turns off
I haven't been able to find anyone online with quite this issue... I have a Carrier heat pump system, and through the winter it would often make that torpedo noise when heating the house (I later ...
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External Air Conditioner Condenser Capacitor replacement
I have a couple of questions about testing and replacing the capacitor on my home heat pump external condenser unit.
1. How can I reliably test the capacitor (what tools do I need?)
2. What safety ...
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Running AC/Heater when washing a cleanable filter
I have a heat pump/AC system with a washable air filter. I was told to clean the filter out and run water through it once a month.
He told me to let the filter dry for 3 hours before replacing it. I ...
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Is there such a thing as a DIY heat pump or mini split
I wanted to ask this question to the community.
Is there a legal way to install a mini split or heat pump without having an EPA license? I have seen similar questions asked several times or ...
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Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Models Capacity Weirdness
Why do some of the h2i models not have 100% capacity at 5 degrees like advertised.
These models, in fact, don't even list a 5 degree sizing, but drop off at their 17 degree like traditional heat pumps....
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What is the name for fixed metal venetian blinds?
I am about to build a canopy/enclosure for heat pump outdoor unit to protect it from strong wind and angle rain. It needs to cover the unit all around but still allow free air flow.
Ideally the walls ...
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Heat pump pool wiring
Wondering if anyone can help me here. I have a heat pump for my pool. It says min fuse/breaker 50amp and maximum 60amp.
So I have a couple options and questions I was hoping someone can help with.
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Do recirculation pumps work with water source heat pumps?
Our plumber has installed the recirculation pump but, when it is on we only have tepid water. When we unplug it we have hot water. Just wondering if recirculation pumps are meant to work with heat ...
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Fujitsu Halcyon: Custom Air-Filter (C.F.M.)
I'm trying to make airfilters to fit over my Fujitsu Halcyon Wall Mounted heating & air-conditioning split system. I'm talking about the indoor unit specifically. The wire mesh screens that come ...
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Heat Strip in Heat Pump
We had a/c here last week to fix a capacitor on our a/c unit and signed up for their maintenance program. They came today to clean everything and do checkup and said the heat strip in our heat pump ...
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Manually Toggling Heatpump Reversing Valve to enable cooling
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A Radiothermostat CT80 fails to signal heatpump cooling, so jumpering the RED node with the GRN (Fan) and YEL (Cooling) node has successfully enabled cooling.
The weather became cold, ...
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Hook up new thermostat
Top brown picture is my old thermostat white is the new one , do I have it wired correct? On out side unit we have replaced motor, fuses, compassator ,cc contactor ,relay . We have a heat pump. But ...
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Direct Wiring (bypass thermostat) of heatpump cooling
Last September my CT80 radiothermostat would not signal cooling despite the measured temperature exceeding the temperature setpoint. It would be nice if a relative could manually switch the cooling ...
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Is HVAC device a heat pump?
A Florida HVAC device keeps a bank of storage units frosty in the summer time. A wifi thermostat is desired: a determination has to be made as to whether the device is a heat pump or not. The ...
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Will coefficient of performance rise in the future for heat pumps?
I can see there are heat pumps with x > 4.1 SCOP, which is great!
Q: But will this get better in the future? Ex. in 10 years? New type of heat-pumps?
Or are there any psyhical limitations, that ...
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Heatpump Wiring Color Convention
A heatpump thermostat is to be upgraded. I am unsure of:
Which color wire is the Common (thought to be BLUE)
Where should the brown wire be connected? (B node?)
Is the 'B' node in the photo ...
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If my heat pump does not have a neutral, do I still need a neutral wire?
I had a friend wire 10-3 line for a new heat pump. He connected the red and black conductor wires in the house to the 2-pole 60 amp breaker and the neutral white to the neutral bus bar. The outdoor ...
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Efficiency of a heat pump water heater during the winter
In my understanding, heat pump water heaters pump energy from the room around the water tank into the water.
Clearly, this must be energy efficient in the summer time, especially if I am using AC ...
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How can I deal with a heat pump condenser producing lots of water?
Heat pumps was replaced in 2017. North Florida has had moderately cool weather (50-60 degrees F) recently. I noticed water underneath one of the units.
Is the water pooling normal? If yes, why?
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Heat pump blower motor cycles on/off after running 140 seconds
Standard Trane split heat pump, condenser outside blower inside.
Usually the system will run normally but after 2 min 20 seconds the blower motor will cycle on and off randomly for 20 seconds. Then ...
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Best Way to Heat a Ductless Multi-Level Home
I just bought a home and it desperately needs an update to its heating. It currently has baseboard electric resistance heaters in every room. There is no duct-work in the house. We're in cold humid ...
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Why is my Heat Pump fan not turning in cold weather?
My heat comes on and you can hear the condenser unit come on as well. However the fan is not turning? The outside temp is 30 degrees? Is this normal?
Can anyone share some wisdom on this? Thank ...
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Heat pump can't get a zone to 72° F
I have a heating system with both a heat pump and a boiler. The rule for the system is that if the temperature in a zone is 5° F less than called for, then the boiler will come on, but otherwise the ...
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Dual energy controller 2AC02700701 runs heat pump with low fan only
I am running a central heat system that uses a heat pump as stage 1 and a gas furnace as stage 2. The thermostat is not directly connected to the furnace and heat pump motor, instead to goes through a ...
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Thermostat White-Rodgers 1F82-261 switches to stage 2 heat for no apparent reason
I am running a central heat system that uses a heat pump as stage 1 and a gas furnace as stage 2. The thermostat used is the White-Rodgers 1F82-261 which supports 2 stages of heat.
When using regular ...
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Carrier infinity 25vna heat pump utility curtailment
I have a newly installed infinity greenspeed hp system and the utility is trying to figure out how to control the outdoor unit in heating mode.
It's my understanding that the utility sends a signal ...
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AC \ Heatpump radiator corrosion
The example, from another posting, shows radiator corrosion. My heat pump's radiator is so corroded that it is unable to radiate heat and now the heat pump must be replaced. What preventative ...
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Generac Generator with Carrier Infinity Heat Pumps
I've signed a contract to install a Generac 22.5 kW whole house generator and transfer switch in our home outside Boston.
Our home has Carrier Infinity 3 ton heat pumps installed on the first and ...
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How can I tell if my new AC is overloading my home electric service?
I just installed a mini-split A/C system. It is 2 outdoor compressor units and 7 indoor head units. (I did 95% of the install myself, toot toot)
It was working great, but the weather had been ...
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Efficiency of having 2 heat pumps in my house
I have a 2 story house and I want to replace our old window AC. I was initially thinking of replacing it by a single heat pump unit, but in order to get government funding, I would need to get one ...
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Help wiring thermostat for heat pump
I'm replacing an old thermostat with a slightly newer thermostat. It's connected to a heat pump and the old wiring (picture attached) was:
White = W2
Yellow = Y
Brown = O/B
Red = R
Green = G
Blue = C
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How does one set the temperature threshold for heatpump? Carrier Infinity
I've just had a Carrier Infinity heat pump installed, with the matching smart thermostat. The only problem with it is that while it has three settings for the heat source:
Heat pump only
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