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Originally Posted by Happydaz
All these discussions seem to have some people on one side favoring the single speed heat pump as they believe a unit that runs all the time at 100% unless it is off doesn’t save on electricity over variable speed units.This is their belief but they have no experience to base their assumptions on. They also believe parts are hard to get and the comfort profile isn’t better with the 75-80 variable speed heat pumps. Guess what. This discussion would be a non issue if these different heat pumps cost the same. I will admit that spending $3000 more upfront is not easy, but in my case the system is so quiet and comfortable as the air slowly moves throughout all the rooms. No cold or hot spots. I could never go back. Then people say you never get your money back. How do they know? I will get my $3000 extra back in 7 years. (Saving $35 a month in electricity)
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Thanks for the honest feedback on your system. This thread, I believe, is showing how many here in the Villages tend to shy away from anything new and the thought process the old tried and true is always better. I think if we all had that thought pattern we would all be driving old cars without any electronics if we could. Another problem is with HVAC systems, many don't have or can understand the technology, so they rely on the HVAC contractor to make their decisions,
which is fine but although many HVAC contractors here in the Villages are honest and reputable, they only know what they know right? Depending onthe size and breath of their business you are getting an opinion on when to repair or change and when changing, what to go with. I agree when variable systems first came out about 10 years ago there were lots of issues that needed to be worked out but now it's a fairly mature technology with a lot of benefits. My opinion is a reputable HVAC contractor should lay out all the options with all the facts when a customer is looking to replace and then let them decide since everyone has different needs and situations. As far as repair, although an experienced HVAC contractor will have a good idea on how long your system may last given it's age and history, it's only a guess. One school of though is repair until it drops so the HVAC contractor makes the most money on repairs. Another is replace so they make their money up front and can service more customers. No right or wrong, just the way it is. Always remember, if you unit fails unexpectantly and it's in the hot season, you may be without AC for a while and at the end of the day when you sell your home the HVAC system is going to be a significant factor on whether you get your price or not. Anyway, thanks for your post on your personal experience with one of these Variable speed inverter systems.