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Old 08-01-2024, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I have a single stage compressor, and I don't have that experience at all. The supply fan always blows air at the same rate and I can bearly hear it or feel it. The temperature is maintained to within one degree of the thermostat setting. I really don't understand how a variable speed compressor could improve anything. The supply fan can be adjusted to low, medium, or high. Mine is set to medium, and my house is always very comfortable. The optional humidity setting, which will overcool your house to reduce humidity, is turned off and I have never had a humidity issue.
When the unit does dehumidify, it does lower the supply air temperature or increase cooling, but it will bring on the heat in order to maintain room temperature set point if necessary. The variable speed prevents this and usually does not waste energy using reheat.and if you have the compressor by the bedroom it will make less noise overall.
PLUS your motor should last much longer and you won't have that blast of hot air during the summer every time the compressor starts.