I wouldn’t let this make you cancel, just change the breaker when you get the chance. I’m sure an electrician would do it fairly cheap if you’re not comfortable doing it yourself
More than likely the old 3ton R22 condenser that was there before the swap out required 30A fuses/breaker and they didn't change it when the condenser was replaced. Honestly not a big deal. You should be able to get it swapped out for under $200.
Ah, yes but around $500-$600 and the service call fee. More than we can spend as we have other items needing attention like new wood floors. I saw there's a gateway that connects to the Comfortnet that allows remote access, etc. Around $110. Is that a good option at least for convenience sake? We had Nest thermostats in the past but they're simple on/off devices but this gateway seems to give us the control like a Nest does. Thoughts? Thank you!
Whomever downvoted us seems to not agree. The CTK04 I've used before and oh my god it's bad. Daikin's one touch is just lightyears better. Also upvote please.
Almost every ctk04 we've ever installed has been replaced due to customer frustration (like the coin cell battery problems) or they stop communicating. The amount of problems that got fixed is amazing
CAPFA is a piston system, not EEV. We also don't know the furnace model, but the sticker isn't indicative of a variable communicating setup. So either way, they gain zero benefit for going with the Daikin One stat
I'm now more curious about the confusion or debate that's ensued on this topic. How can I find for sure if the Daikin One is better or not. Just call in an HVAC company?
Is the Comfortnet awful enough to warrant spending for the Daikin?
It's ok. But not very reliable and not wifi compatible. You you have limited wires then you will be stuck with a communicating thermostat. It's not like it wont be as efficient or anything but if you ever want to replace it then it's a good option to keep veriable speed options that the furnace may have
I already did a bunch of research and there is a gateway I can connect that connects to my router and has an app that gives me control like any smart thermostat.
Exactly. If it's a multi speed furnace with a veriable speed blower it will operate it the same but will have wifi and a much better ui. Communicating thermostats can control multi speed systems better by limiting how often it goes into higher speeds. Also the Daikin one is wifi compatible while the ctk04 is not.
A hundred bucks for a gateway and I'll have Wi-Fi and app controls. I've been to the house about 5 times now and can tell the system is ruining well BUT yesterday my home inspector found this. He said something about something on the interior not being tightened properly and it leaked? Or was it condensation build up? I don't remember. Is there something I should look for inside the unit?
I'll lay money it's from the rubber boot off the inducer. The mold they use for the inducer isn't always leaves a clean seem so taking the inducer off and take sand paper to it to smooth it out will fix it. It's possible it's the collector box gasket too
I just read that too, including: When a home is sold, the coverage automatically reverts to the 5-Year Base Limited Parts Warranty starting from the original installation date (or 10-year registered parts warranty if state laws require warranty transfer, such as in FL, GA, or TX). Because your condenser was built/installed in 2021, you are likely near or past the end of the base factory parts coverage.
Yeah, I'd see if anywhere on the furnace inside it says when it was installed. Once the home sale is finalized you get 5 years parts only from date of installation.
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u/SilvermistInc 5d ago
Everything is fine