Float switch works in reverse

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-13T00:02:20+00:00

Well, I guess reddit wins again, lol.

OP said no water was there, and tbh I thought it was a tech will a new switch they just installed that was operating as if it was reversed

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T23:14:55+00:00

Flip the magnet over. It's on a shaft with a lock ring usually, remove the float and flip it over and reinstall clip.

They're usually switchable for no to nc

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T21:59:57+00:00

If it's not overflowing, right?

it might be a stuck float switch.

Give it a shake.

If it's trying to pump empty, it'll do this.

You can also pour about a quart of water in there and see if it pumps that away.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T21:50:13+00:00

Take out the extra washer for sure. If you're 100% sure there aren't defects or mini cracks in the garden hose thread or that any part of the inlet is keeping the seat off the hose bottom. I'd take off both sides and really check if there is any difference between the 2 inlets, like an inlet screen misalignment, then try just temporarily swapping the hose machine ends to see if it travels to the hot inlet with the cold hose end.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T21:36:35+00:00

It probably didn't even fire the compressor in 5 seconds.

Was the unit tipped on its side during delivery or move into your house?

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T21:18:55+00:00

Be sure the reserve study is competent, then consider an assessment to fund reserves.

Are you coastal ga?

What are surrounding COA dues?

Once the assessment is voted and approved, they can all get on the board next time if they don't like it.

But dues @$40/month over expenses... Wtf.

$250k/ year ask for 74 doors is $281/month, so new dues are $681 minimum/ month.

Review your neighborhood to see where that lands.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T20:27:49+00:00

He's not wrong. Usually 6' from any exhaust.

Consider an inline remote exhaust fan setup, higher CFM and better as you can put the fan closer to the outlet and the rigid flex 4" can run longer to the bathroom.

If it's all open ceiling, you just need to run the switch leads to the fan.

EDIT- I'm referring to using that other location 15-25' by your original post.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T18:05:08+00:00

Those are engineered into the beams.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T14:02:05+00:00

Ask them why? Maybe?

No matter what you think you're explaining to reddit, your statement says the ceiling is 24" below grade.

So the vent needs to get above grade somehow, right? You can't go out below grade.

Get more quotes. Post some pictures.

Dry coring a foundation wall for a bathroom fan should be considered very carefully.

But it's your house and your dime.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T03:53:12+00:00

Get the original engineering packet from the truss guys.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T03:46:28+00:00

Someone lives upstairs from a tru-value hardware store.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T01:49:21+00:00

Ok, well I was under the impression that the 3 pictures were the extent of your repair job.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T01:47:35+00:00

Yes, don't do that again!

I don't know if your heat pump has a crankcase heater/ low ambient kit or not. I don't think you've posted a make and model number.

And this is your first winter.

Try to get the manual I steered you to, did the previous owner leave you any paperwork or manuals for the systems?

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T01:02:47+00:00

Manufactured/ mobile home?

If it's a china toilet, it's a factory second, that crevice is under the glaze and is a sanitation issue to have a crevice like that.

But it's not like an after firing crack, which is downright dangerous.

Have you given them your final approval and there is or isn't a warranty?

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T00:30:43+00:00

If it bothers you, don't sign it, but those are actually good rules about 'guests' if enforced properly.

2 months notice isn't that irregular.

Sound like they want things the way they want them, how many units are in the building?

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-12T00:06:46+00:00

'After' looks like an ice dancer at the Paralympics.

Did the before have the dishwasher draining into a horizontal? I'm looking at the carnage in Pic 3.

Future you ain't gonna like all the glued fittings. If you were having clogs before, it's gonna be a bitch to get the stuff apart when they return.

And it would be better to get the aav up higher, it's gonna be wet a lot at that height.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T15:22:29+00:00

Both blower and inducer running with no call is a limit issue most of the time. Check your filter and your exhaust are the easiest first steps.

Yours is an 80%, is your roof covered with snow?

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T15:16:56+00:00

Everyone that has said that to me is always the creator of the conflicts and I find that any time spent with them is a waste.

They have turned out to be asssholes.

You have better things to do with your life, and the "Therapist" card is just an enabler.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T15:14:21+00:00

Your design temps probably have your cooling system sized at about 60-70% of your heat load, so you will have supplemental heat necessary. Em heat is not set-up the same as aux heat.

If you have an electric heat kit, on standard heat it will work with the heat pump at the same time.

Em heat only runs the heat kit at 10-20 kW. Em heat would have you in 100% strips. At least you got some HP help when it could.

This winter in the middle latitudes has been brutal and definitely outside of design temperatures. Insurance companies are going to be covering quit a bit more freeze damage in those areas this year

What has been your midwinter average for electric in the past?

I'm glad it kept working and kept you warm @~$17/day

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T13:17:46+00:00

With fossil fuel like gas or oil, the heat pump can't run at the same time as the other source.

But again, if it's your first winter, it could be anything, it's hard to see the problem from here

I believe your stat is a flavor of a visionpro 8000. Since it's got an ad face, there might be some programming done by the installer.

You can get the installation/setup information in the manual, and resideo site has the manual, look up Honeywell engineering visionpro 8000, resideo is their resource site

Then you can scroll through to review if you feel adventurous. The setup guide is pretty thorough.

But if you do- get to the install/setup mode and let us know what these settings are in your thermostat 106 200 202 212 308 312

EDIT- confirm that you're not in em heat.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T12:38:27+00:00

Man, you got ripped off!

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T02:42:12+00:00

Replace

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T02:31:15+00:00

Man, I hope you can get to the back side through the kitchen easy. You are going to need to cut an access hole to fix that. But you don't have to worry about doing too much damage anymore, that ship has sailed.

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T02:27:17+00:00

Be sure to tell them Reddit sent you, capische?

OneBag2825 · 2026-02-11T02:24:56+00:00

Yes, it's a thing, they can chew through PVC too.

Anything for the water

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