My system is from 2005 and I have all intentions to replace it now, before it all may cost tenfold more.
We live in Pac NW. No really cold winters, worst I have seen so far was 7 degrees and that's for like a day. Winters last maybe a week, ten days. Usually, winter temp is around 30.
We are in a 2 story, 4200 SF house without natural gas. I have LP but rather not use it.
We have very frequent power outages and I have 20Kw stand by generator.
Currently on 5 ton Trane with 3 heat strips. I think, heat strips amount to 30 kwt (?) and, when they kick in, they do instant very high draw, which chokes generator. If I disconnect white t-stat wire that controls Aux heat, generator does fine.
I was told to look for a new heat pump that slowly builds up Aux heat, what allows generator to match power demand and keep working.
2 story building with built in air ducts and airhandler inside the garage.
2x200A panels and 220 available.
I am seeking recommendations for something reasonably priced, with good warranty - we intend to be there for at least the next 10 years, maybe more - that will suit our needs and allow generator to operate. I am not interested in adding LP furnace. Reliability and ease of maintenance is a must. We normally keep heat at 67/65 cold times and rarely turn on AC.
Thank you in advance.
We live in Pac NW. No really cold winters, worst I have seen so far was 7 degrees and that's for like a day. Winters last maybe a week, ten days. Usually, winter temp is around 30.
We are in a 2 story, 4200 SF house without natural gas. I have LP but rather not use it.
We have very frequent power outages and I have 20Kw stand by generator.
Currently on 5 ton Trane with 3 heat strips. I think, heat strips amount to 30 kwt (?) and, when they kick in, they do instant very high draw, which chokes generator. If I disconnect white t-stat wire that controls Aux heat, generator does fine.
I was told to look for a new heat pump that slowly builds up Aux heat, what allows generator to match power demand and keep working.
2 story building with built in air ducts and airhandler inside the garage.
2x200A panels and 220 available.
I am seeking recommendations for something reasonably priced, with good warranty - we intend to be there for at least the next 10 years, maybe more - that will suit our needs and allow generator to operate. I am not interested in adding LP furnace. Reliability and ease of maintenance is a must. We normally keep heat at 67/65 cold times and rarely turn on AC.
Thank you in advance.
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