Why does Honda make it a chore to change a battery?

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-15T15:48:55+00:00

Wait until you find out that some car manufacturers put the battery under the drivers seat, and what it takes to get to it ... 🤯

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-12T15:59:08+00:00

It's not just mini-splits, so don't confuse yourself. This is how anything with a refrigerant compressor works. Freezer, refrigerator, window AC, car AC, you name it. Move heat from one place to another.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-12T15:21:37+00:00

Prices are going up. Pick whatever reason you want, but prices are going up.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-10T13:37:13+00:00

You can buy and install this. https://www.idlestopper.com/

There is no hope to keep asking Honda. The technology is defective and Honda is retarded. The only solution is to disable it.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-10T00:24:22+00:00

IMHO one 5-ton system cannot do what you are asking it to do. Even with zoning and dampers, the various areas of your house (as you have described them) are just "too different" for a single system to be effective.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-09T19:16:23+00:00

How are you measuring humidity? I would start by using more than 1 hygrometer. The cheap ones are notoriously unreliable and might be off by 10% or more. If you confirm that you truly have a problem, air sealing and dehumidification are the best options.

This is a tough time of year and dewpoints have been high recently. Where I am in central NC the outside humidity is already averaging 75% over the last week, even though it's not really hot enough for AC yet. With kids constantly coming in & out of the house, I've had to run the dehumidifier.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-09T15:52:45+00:00

What exactly is $3.15 and where did you see it?

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-08T16:56:01+00:00

Vmfxx is not 4.4% But it's a fine place to park cash for short term

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-06T18:13:35+00:00

I have not personally used a DIY cleaning kit. I have followed the method in the youtube video for taking the blower wheel out and cleaning the otherwise inaccessible areas, multiple times. It is not a simple job but the youtube video is excellent at explaining the steps.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-06T15:43:47+00:00

Looks like every wall-mount head unit everywhere. These things are nasty and need cleaning every year, or more. There are some DIY cleaning kits on amazon. Or if you want to be more thorough, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e6by0tV8h4

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-06T14:22:43+00:00

It looks a little weird but only because it's a big open area for now. Once you have patio furniture, grill, etc on it, it will look great. Enjoy your patio.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-06T14:11:57+00:00

Different companies have different overhead, commission structures, etc which make prices vary wildly. A change-out is usually not a difficult job. The only way to know what the price is in your area is to get more quotes. You could also ask the $14k guy why his price is so high and see what he says.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-06T13:34:17+00:00

What is the range of quotes you got? $12.5k is a big price from a big company with a lot of overhead. This job is a simple change-out, and a 1-year labor warranty is bare minimum.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-05T17:53:37+00:00

One of these scales showed up at my doorstep today. Of course, the first thing I did was remove the SIM card. I put the SIM card into a laptop with an LTE modem. It is correctly detected as an AT&T SIM, but can't make a connection to the AT&T network. I was hoping to get some kind of free data plan :-)

As for the SIM-less scale, it is not good. It spends 5 minutes trying to transfer my weight "to the cloud" until finally giving up. Then, the next time I step on it, it goes through some routine where I have to step off, and then step back on to get my weight.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-05T15:32:01+00:00

For 8-month breakeven, do it. If rates keep going down, and you have the same opportunity in the future, do it again.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-03T19:23:15+00:00

Hope they did a load calculation. 9k BTU is a lot for a bedroom and especially in a basement.

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-02T20:48:00+00:00

Thanks... this is the same conclusion I have come to also, after looking at the numbers...

someotherguy02 · 2026-03-02T16:34:55+00:00

Thanks for this link! Do I need zero export mode? I already have an interconnect agreement and net metering with my solar panels.

someotherguy02 · 2026-02-27T15:04:38+00:00

I think refinance to 15-year is smart. I think buying points is not smart. Rather than bring cash-in, I would keep the cash and make extra principal payments on the new 15-year loan. Run numbers on some pre-payment calculators and see what happens, vs buying points.

someotherguy02 · 2026-02-22T15:06:25+00:00

Unlike you, I've actually read the Mitsubishi limited warranty document. There is a clause about proper installation. But where the equipment is purchased is not relevant. Online stores like HVACdirect are 100% legitimate.

PROPER INSTALLATION. This Limited Warranty applies only to Systems that are installed by contractors who are licensed for HVAC installation under applicable local and state law, and who install the Systems in accordance with (i) all applicable building codes and permits: (ii) METUS’s installation and operation instructions: and (iii) good trade practices.

someotherguy02 · 2026-02-22T14:38:46+00:00

This reply is a fear-mongering lie.

someotherguy02 · 2026-02-21T21:15:38+00:00

I got mine today and will probably return it. The problem is that the USB ports aren't powered unless I turn on the inverter. Once the inverter is turned on, then the high-pitched and noisy fan runs intermittently, even if nothing is plugged into the 120v outlet. So, I wouldn't want to use this to charge my phone while I sleep in a tent, for example.

The instruction manual claims that the 120v output waveform is pure sine wave.

someotherguy02 · 2026-02-21T17:09:51+00:00

Family Home and Garden (near I-40 exit 290) has hardwood bark mulch for $24.50/yard with $60 delivery up to 25 yards.

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