Yes, overall in most areas I'm on team Heat Pump for the win!
New split AC System impact on sound.
I need to purchase a New split ac System (ie air handler in attic, Compressor outside). As with anything in this world so many complexities and my focus is to make things quiet when I’m listening to things.
Unfortunately, the compressor will be located outside of the room of my equipment. And I could choose a one stage or a variable stage heat pump that might be quieter. Anyone have recent experience and thoughts on how best to proceed for a moderately humid Area in the north east.
The problem with newer systems that I see is that the cooling coils don’t get as cold as they used to. Older R22 freon Systems which I currently have were more favorable toward reducing humidity in the home and the newer more environmentally friendly Freon varieties such as 410 and the newest 454b keep the coolant coil a little warmer which isn’t the greatest.
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Right, and these short cooling cycles are not long enough to run enough air through the radiator that captures the moisture. I think. And yes to the long term wear and tear. Trouble for me is that the size needed for my home has just changed over the past 5 years I've lived here. My risk assessment has gone from primarily flood and water to heat and wind. |
Forgot to address the power issues. Major appliances plus seasonal variability cause your AC to fluctuate in ways a dedicated line won't solve. I've been watching my incoming AC for at least a decade, in apartments, condos and now a detached home. I'm also paranoid about surge damage. For these two reasons I recommend the Furman units with built in voltage regulation like this 15A unit or this 20A unit. I also have a mostly dedicated AC line, with the exception of an attached internet camera. The voltage sags and variability are NOT caused by my gear but by my HVAC especially in the summer. Worth shopping around as some pro stores sometimes run amazing sales. |