This Central Heat Pump ranks as the most time consuming repair I have done since moving here 3 years ago, Though finding many other issues while installing the units it clearly created other work that was needed, example the wood siding boards had to be replaced, wiring was not secured, plastic vapor barrier missing, etc. etc.
3 weeks later We’ve been impressed with the temps coming out the vents both in heat mode and AC. No propane gas furnace for us this winter! The propane company already sent me a notice of price increase from $2.29 (Last Year) to $2.69 Gal. My tank holds 320 Gallons. Now we only have the stove running on gas.
This new system Mr Cool Universal has great reviews and uses much less power than the old Rheem Gas Pack.
New siding is up and painted it today, next I will brick up half the opening that was used for the old unit return and supply lines, fabricate an access door, then I need to enclose the indoor unit wit a wall and door.
Click here to see the start of this project. On a side note my ‘smart’ thermostat had to be reconfigured to run the heat pump, this took a phone call to SENSI support as it would not switch off AC mode to heat.