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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I know they are not new, but they have not sold well in the residential market in this area. My only point is that, when I replace an essential item in my house, I tend to go with the standard product being used in the community. That way I know I can get it serviced or repaired easily. Obviously, the standard compressor used in The Villages is a single stage compressor. The Villages builder has installed thousands of them. This would apply to roofing, a water heater, and other construction items. But I don't have an issue if someone wants to buy a variable speed compressor.
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If your home has very good insulation, I believe the best option is a single stage compressor with a soft starter. I am very pleased with mine. It provides another layer of protection from electrical faults and the reduced inrush current will significantly extend the life of the compressor.
The target market for these devices is RV's since they have concerns of tripping circuits if the starting current exceeds peak limits.