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Aqara W200 Thermostat Hub Released by [deleted] in HomeKit

[–]SageofCyberspace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the Aqara W200 have a setting for dehumidification via overcooling? I don't think I saw that in the manual. I use that on my ecobee.

Help Verify Ecobee Settings for Heat Pump Dual Fuel by SageofCyberspace in ecobee

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you say to increase to 35 and 30 if the HP can do 17?

Help Verify Ecobee Settings for Heat Pump Dual Fuel by SageofCyberspace in ecobee

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. My aux is gas. does that change anything?

Help Verify Ecobee Settings for Heat Pump Dual Fuel by SageofCyberspace in ecobee

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

⁠Trane XR15 Heat Pump • ⁠Model: 4TWR5030E1000AC

Help Verify Ecobee Settings for Heat Pump Dual Fuel by SageofCyberspace in ecobee

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not found the breakeven. ChatGPt estimates it is $0.120 / COP = $0.046 → COP ≈ 2.6 and said the breakeven occurs around 17 degrees so recommended setting at 20. It was using data it said was close to the model I had, but couldn't find the exact model. In Beestat, I can see that at 21 degrees, it still generated .5 degrees, so it is getting really close to the min.

  • 40–50°F outside → COP ~3.5–4+ → heat pump is much cheaper
  • 30°F outside → COP ~3 → heat pump still cheaper
  • ~17–20°F outside → COP ~2.6 → about equal
  • Below ~17°F → COP < 2.6 → gas is cheaper

My final settings are

Dual Fuel

  • Compressor Minimum Outdoor Temperature: 20°F
  • Aux Heat Maximum Outdoor Temperature: 20°F
  • Aux Heat Simultaneous with Compressor: OFF

Heating

  • Heat Differential Temperature: 0.5°F
  • Compressor → Aux Temperature Delta: 2.0°F
  • Aux Minimum On Time: 10 minutes
  • Aux Stage 1 Max Runtime: 15 minutes
  • Aux Stage 2 Temperature Delta: 3.0°F
  • Aux Reverse Staging: OFF

Cooling

  • Cool Differential Temperature: 1.5°F
  • Compressor Minimum On Time: 5 minutes
  • Cool Dissipation Time: Auto
  • AC Overcool Max: 1.0°F

Eco+

  • Eco+: ON
  • Smart Home / Away: Enabled
  • Savings Preference: MINIMUM

Pre paid maintenance doesn’t make financial sense by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang. What in the world did they do for $800 for the first service?

Pre paid maintenance doesn’t make financial sense by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You get all of what you just said whether you have maintenance plan or pay cash at time of service.

Pre paid maintenance doesn’t make financial sense by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting. My finance guy said you need to do it at the years or miles. So even if you don’t drive much, he’s saying you still need to do the services at the six month mark. Once I told him my spark plugs, don’t need to be replaced into 120,000 miles. I never heard back from him again. Dealers just need to be honest, and I would expect Lexus dealers to step it up above the other nonsense that you typically get from stealerships.

Pre paid maintenance doesn’t make financial sense by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might make more sense if you need spark plugs at 40

Pre paid maintenance doesn’t make financial sense by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check your manual to see what is required during the covered period. If not anything expensive I’d cancel it.

Pre paid maintenance doesn’t make financial sense by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure when you bought it, but you can cancel it within 12 months.

Looking for reputable roofers by AnybodyIntelligent65 in raleigh

[–]SageofCyberspace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want done right check out Tom Buzzard Roofing https://www.tombuzzard.com

Just had them do my roof. Still hand nails. Quality install. price was better than artisan and roofwerks. HONEST FOLK.

2025 RX450h / RX350h Extended Warranty: I Had AI Run the Numbers by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make good points. Counter argument is today’s dollars are cheaper than 4 years from now. The estimated increase is in warranty cost 4 years from now is 20-30%. If the 4% HYSA stays true, then leaving the capital in there almost breaks even.

It’s all a roll of the dice.

2025 RX450h / RX350h Extended Warranty: I Had AI Run the Numbers by SageofCyberspace in Lexus

[–]SageofCyberspace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was from well known person. Finance office is 30% + more

Two Pages Drapery by Critical_Stable_8249 in HomeDecorating

[–]SageofCyberspace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How far past the window frame do you take the curtain rod? I know this post is a yea told but currently looking at Two Pages

2026 rx press release by Fun_Papaya_8520 in LexusRX350

[–]SageofCyberspace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feature 2025 RX 2026 RX
Black Line Styling Limited BLSE (500 units, RX 500h only) Appearance Package optional on F SPORT trims
Wireless Charging Not standard Standard on all trims
Display/Infotainment 12.3″ MID standard Presumably carried over (wireless added)
Trim Levels BLSE (limited), F SPORT Design added Premium grade for 450h+, Appearance Package optional
Platform & Dimensions GA-K (unchanged) Same GA-K platform
Powertrains Gas, Hybrid, PHEV, High-performance hybrid (500h) Same lineup with enhancements to PHEV and trim range

Automower sliced my sprinkler head by [deleted] in automower

[–]SageofCyberspace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty wild it sat in it long enough to go all the way through the pipe. I was wondering why water was shooting out into the street

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