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New HVAC Installed...Does this look like a quality install?
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It's just...meh. Basic, fast, (hopefully) cheap.
Wouldn't put it in 'The Wall of Pride', nor would I put it in 'The Wall of Shame'.
Wouldn't put it in 'The Wall of Pride', nor would I put it in 'The Wall of Shame'.
It cost $
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Small trunk off the top of the plenum = limited airflow through the left side of the coil.
Tape covers a multitude of sins.
Where is the air filter - in the bottom of the furnace or a return grille? What size and type of filter?
Common venting of furnace and water heater (though permitted by code) has the potential to spill from the draft hood. Was a combustion analysis performed and furnace adjustments made? There are better and safer ways to do it but it costs more.
What kind of thermostat?
Tape covers a multitude of sins.
Where is the air filter - in the bottom of the furnace or a return grille? What size and type of filter?
Common venting of furnace and water heater (though permitted by code) has the potential to spill from the draft hood. Was a combustion analysis performed and furnace adjustments made? There are better and safer ways to do it but it costs more.
What kind of thermostat?
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New HVAC? Where's the outside unit?
The larger appliance vent must enter the flue T at the bottom, they have the water heater entering from the bottom, it's against code.
Also, is that tape where the T connects to the flue coming from the ceiling, or is the T fitting overlapping the outside of the ceiling flue?
Also, is that tape where the T connects to the flue coming from the ceiling, or is the T fitting overlapping the outside of the ceiling flue?
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https://www.trane.com/content/dam/T...quipment/unitary/split-systems/Small Splits/Air Conditioners/18-AC79D1-8-EN.pdf
From a Trane Brochure dated 2016 says on page 8 under " caution " if using existing lineset ( which yours looks like ) says to make sure all joints are brazed not soldered. Your liquid line looks to be soft soldered. ( at coupling and 90 degree elbow near ID coil ) Can't tell if suction line is also as it has insulation on it. Reason for asking for photos of OD unit.
Page 9-10 discusses refrigerant line brazing ( not brazing/soldering ) with nitrogen.
This was for a XR16 unit as an example, but I'm guessing it will say the same no matter what model Trane, if that's what brand you have for the OD unit.
From a Trane Brochure dated 2016 says on page 8 under " caution " if using existing lineset ( which yours looks like ) says to make sure all joints are brazed not soldered. Your liquid line looks to be soft soldered. ( at coupling and 90 degree elbow near ID coil ) Can't tell if suction line is also as it has insulation on it. Reason for asking for photos of OD unit.
Page 9-10 discusses refrigerant line brazing ( not brazing/soldering ) with nitrogen.
This was for a XR16 unit as an example, but I'm guessing it will say the same no matter what model Trane, if that's what brand you have for the OD unit.
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Honestly this is right about what it looks when you accept the lowest bid. I'd bet even if you tried to get them back out they'd tell you " It functions as designed".
Air filter is at the bottom size 24x12x1...not sure what you mean by type (it's a 3M filter from Lowe's). No combustion analysis was done, but the venting was originally the same way. They put in a Pro T701 thermostat. Thanks for the feedback.
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Call them back and have them make it right...
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Ask them for the start up/commissioning report that they are suppose to do for your system. Things like the static pressure, temperature rise across the HX ( Heat Exchanger ) gas pressure check at manifold, field ( sub-cooling, superheat ) refrigerant charge is to manufacturer spec.
To keep them somewhat honest. Certainly they can fudge the numbers thou...
Make sure system gets registered ( California or Quebec does not need to be registered to receive the manufacturer maximum parts, HX warranty ) as your manufacturer warranty will be decreased if not registered.
To keep them somewhat honest. Certainly they can fudge the numbers thou...
Make sure system gets registered ( California or Quebec does not need to be registered to receive the manufacturer maximum parts, HX warranty ) as your manufacturer warranty will be decreased if not registered.
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The guys that installed that do a Start Up & Commissioning?Ask them for the start up/commissioning report that they are suppose to do for your system. Things like the static pressure, temperature rise across the HX ( Heat Exchanger ) gas pressure check at manifold, field ( sub-cooling, superheat ) refrigerant charge is to manufacturer spec.
To keep them somewhat honest. Certainly they can fudge the numbers thou...
:D:
Make sure system gets registered ( California or Quebec does not need to be registered to receive the manufacturer maximum parts, HX warranty ) as your manufacturer warranty will be decreased if not registered.
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