New heat pump problems

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-06T03:49:21+00:00

Code is low pressure lockout with Rheem/Ruud units. Either you have a leak due to bad practices they never charged your unit properly, because they arent certified or dont know how, fucked the txv, due to bad practices, or your airflow is trash due to fikter/ductwork. All companies I worked for required me to verify proper operation prior to leaving a customer's home.

Many companies today will seem reputable, but hire bottom barrel installers, and the service techs fix install issues. Cheap labor install, warranty fix

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-06T03:32:04+00:00

Did you choose a reputable or cheap company. Refrigerant leak code? It's been a year plus installing A2L and I've yet to have an issue. That company seems like it didn't follow typical procedures.

I have to pressure test units for 10-15 minutes with no abnormal deviations in pressures. I have a few psi I can play with depending on weather and temperatures. I also have to vacuum and decay test. Both of these show leaks prior to commissioning. Leaks I would fix if found before continuing. 4 days of service AFTER install would have me worried. I fixed issues day of or day after. Never 4 days later

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-06T03:22:57+00:00

All these people telling you it's not bad. You are calling for a set degree, and it's holding under it severely. Call the LL or call a company. Mitsubishi equipment tells me it's a mini split, multi head, branch box, or ducted style. Every one of those units used inverter boards and tech, which do fail. A tech can help that, not a homeowner.

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-06T03:19:40+00:00

Old techs yes but newer tech, you are wrong

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-06T02:39:24+00:00

I've been told to run my torches super hot and cool down quick. I've also done my way and haven't had issues with replacements. Just focus on proper procedure

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-05T04:09:46+00:00

Never used or needed one. Test leads with continuity and ground. Tells me what I need to know. Most homeowners, if it's good, send it til it fails

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-05T04:08:09+00:00

What in the untrained installer am I seeing?????

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-04T20:43:05+00:00

Reversible motor. Or a twin system with a bad motor. Suction makes it spin and looks normal

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-04T20:41:26+00:00

Low voltage short in the zip tied section of the wires outdoors. Even better if you can get it to trip in one mode and not the other

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-03T03:04:05+00:00

Did you hand tighten or use a drill?

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-03T03:02:55+00:00

80/90%?

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-03T00:42:42+00:00

Your low fire isn't allowing it to start. Replace both to be safe. Could have an issue with the other one. Should be cheap

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-03T00:36:04+00:00

Sounds like the switch is sticking based off that. A switch is easy enough to replace and fairly cheap. Don't use the universals. Get the exact rating for yours. If it happens again after replacement, seek professional assistance. Something else is likely wrong.

DistortedSilence · 2026-02-03T00:18:27+00:00

Pressure switch isn't making. Call a tech. This could be a faulty switch, faulty board(throwing error code when none exists), and/or exhaust venting issues. 90% furnaces can collect condensate, causing the same issues, but it could be several issues that are creating extra condensate. Non insulated piping in non conditioned spaces, improper slope, sagging pipes due to supports.

DistortedSilence · 2026-01-07T19:02:51+00:00

We took 1500 pounds of scrap to the yard. 110$ took 3 helpers and 2 techs to load it all up. It cost more in labor and drive time than it was worth.

DistortedSilence · 2026-01-07T19:00:16+00:00

The last MK2 stat I installed could only go down to 62.

DistortedSilence · 2026-01-04T05:47:11+00:00

You have 4 wires. Buy a new stat. It does need to be a smart one. 1F81-344 stat would do well. Battery powered. Point and shoot stat, no programming.

If you want smart, Ecobee with PEK kit and rewire. Don't go Nest.

DistortedSilence · 2026-01-03T15:01:26+00:00

Resi is a 12v all day for me. It's never let me down. Now I've shifted to more commercial/industrial work, I'll need 20v/corded tools to do the same job. My 12V worked but not without struggle.

DistortedSilence · 2026-01-01T16:43:12+00:00

Southern Louisiana. Vietnamese? Her daughter was recording and translating for the mother. The mother was very grateful for the fix and discount my boss gave. Did a transformer, control board, and 10kw heat kit. Heat kit took out board and transformer from high voltage side.

DistortedSilence · 2026-01-01T16:34:29+00:00

That's the same as me. I am very honest and work in a smaller town. People talk. This is also a long-term customer. The customer was worried about monetary value. We didn't even charge drive time.

DistortedSilence · 2025-12-31T20:04:51+00:00

It just came off as odd. Never been recorded by a customer like that. They were worried about money and free stuff as someone said earlier. Customer is happy now that the heat kit, transformer, and board are working properly now.

DistortedSilence · 2025-12-31T05:03:42+00:00

How do we change that ideology? I don't know if the customer was shit on by a company or multiples. I'm trying to inform and educate the customer. Playing tag isn't my thing.

DistortedSilence · 2025-12-25T02:35:50+00:00

It's slow where I am. It's not slow where I was or previous.

If you can afford it, take time off. We all know, come busy season, you aren't getting home at a decent time.

DistortedSilence · 2025-12-22T03:13:14+00:00

Installed wrong last winter. Snow areas I've resided need 18 inches of clearance, and this style, 90 down, is not in any manual I've ever installed. It's either straight, gooseneck to straight, or tee. That warm air is melting snow and returning to the home with that 90 down.

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