NA Daikin heat pump review

[Let'sgoflying!]

Hoping I have been out of the loop enough that I don't recognize the names. All I know are Lennox, Bryant, Rheem, Trane, Carrier etc.
Chinese crap?

 

[SkyDog58]

Daikin is a Japanese company.

 

[timwinters]

I'm familiar with a project that used their mini-splits. No problems thus far but we're only a couple of years into it. The engineer liked them.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

$8K sound in the ballpark, for a full install of a 3 ton heat pump complete system including thermostat, in area code 78624, standard brick construction home with attic evaporator, what other info is needed? Contractor is planning on using a (bargain basement) Daikin DZ14.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

PS in the quote is item;
"Line set rejuvenation"
Even Contractor Google did not recognize.

 

[timwinters]

PS in the quote is item;
"Line set rejuvenation"
Even Contractor Google did not recognize.

I assume that means that he's going to clean up your existing refrigerant lines instead of replacing them.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

I specifically said, "What parts or components will not be brand new when you are finished, excluding ductwork?" He answered, "Nothing. Even the thermostat will be new."

PS I notice a published SEER rating of 15 and a 10 yr warranty on major items.

 

[RV10flyer]

Daikin has been around 90+ years. They purchased Goodman/Amana in 2012. Goodman was the biggest in the residential market, now Daikin. Those units are very similar to Amana. I install Goodman and American Standard. They all consist of China/Mexico sourced parts with most units assembled in the US. If you want simple, easier to fix, cheaper to fix, stay with 14-15 SEER. Get a good reliable contractor. Put a Skuttle High Efficiency Air Cleaner on the Air Handler. Don't buy extended warranties. $8000 including ductwork is good for Ohio/WV/KY area. We flush lines that are inaccessible. Good luck.

 

[SCCutler]

What is the ductwork is not included?

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

I'm going out on a limb here I know. but if he says everything included, I expect him to back his Air Truck up to the house, pump in new air. He did say.

 

[RV10flyer]

I can't believe he would run new thermostat wiring.

 

[RV10flyer]

What is the ductwork is not included?

No duct work $5000 typical.

 

[timwinters]

I can't believe he would run new thermostat wiring.

Unless he needs an addl pair or two like mine did because it reads OAT. I think that was why.

I don't recall exactly, it's been a few years now, but I think my old t-stat wiring was 5 pr and my new t-stats needed 7 pr.

Regardless, if this is needed, he should know that going in and included it like the guy who replaced mine did.

 

[PaulMillner]

Unless he needs an addl pair or two like mine did because it reads OAT. I think that was why.

I don't recall exactly, it's been a few years now, but I think my old t-stat wiring was 5 pr and my new t-stats needed 7 pr.

Regardless, if this is needed, he should know that going in and included it like the guy who replaced mine did.

Probably 5 and 7 conductor, not pair...

Paul

 

[RV10flyer]

Or they could just install an 18-2.

 

[timwinters]

Probably 5 and 7 conductor, not pair...

Paul

yeah, that too!

Or they could just install an 18-2.

In my case they used the old wire as the pull string for the new wire since it was running inside of sheetrock walls/ceilings in most locations. It worked in all but one area...I now have a small fake R/A grille in one of my bathrooms.