Having done tons of research online prior to needing a new HVAC system I found just what I needed when that time came. AND it came as my 14 year old system finally took it's last breath LOL I called my local Daikin dealer and they had a Daikin Fit system installed in one day !! I can't say enough good things about The Daikin Fit, it's super quiet inside and outside, keeps the home cool as a cucumber in this brutal Florida heat and my electric bill has also decreased. I have a 12 year parts and labor warranty and got $ 3,200 in rebates and tax credits when it was installed which is a win win ! Do your investigation on what is best for your application, but trust me Daikin is a great product.
Happy to help if you need something done just let us know, it’s a little outside our current service area but if you call the office and mention this comment we’d be happy to make time 😁 We’re building in the Phoenix market currently so still very new out there and have met a few customers from the channel, no pressure just let us know!
Which market / region are you in? Happy to refer you to a tech because I don’t have this same issue. They have boots on the ground tech support in the two markets we service and have been extremely supportive and helpful.
@predatorishi lol since my last comment 1 month ago I have been having issue again with VRV unit. Tech online are from different country can't understand them reply time is like 2 hours I can't idle for 2 hours until I get a call back, ridiculous!
I have never understood why inverter units aren't as common in America. Here in Australia you would be struggling to find single stage unit in a residential institution and most suppliers don't stock them.
I am in the St. Louis, MO area and am currently getting quotes for a completely new system. (a/c, coil, furnace) - I have a 2-story home with only 1 overall single-stage condenser. - Upstairs is typically 5-10 degrees warmer during our summer months. - Our electric here is more expensive than natural gas, so I'm not sure if a heat pump makes sense. I am getting so many different sales pitches and they all have good points, but thought I would ask. I almost pulled the trigger on the Amana 4T Heat Pump ASZS604810A but I am worried I will pay more for an electric heat pump and my gas furnace will sit idle until temps get real low for our typical 3-4 month winter for the dual fuel purpose. I've been told the way to go it Single-stage due to enough cold air getting pushed to the upstairs, but I've also been told a 2-stage will work with more efficient use of the compressor and better humidity levels. In your opinion will the Amana ASXS6S4810A keep up with the need for what I will want upstairs, or will I be making it worse on myself? (thermostat on the 1-st floor)
I really enjoyed your post, which got my aging brain working. Very serious question for you. I’m a 77 year old severely disabled Veteran living on a fixed income. My Lennox AC unit is over 35 years old and my Lennox natural gas heater is 28 years old. Obviously both have outlived their prime time and are not very efficient. I’m concerned either or both could fail at anytime. I feel that I should begin the research/planning very soon. If you offer a suggestion, would you replace both units before they (or me!) die. Or should I consider installing a heat pump with a gas pack for cold weather? Thank you for your help. And by the way, Jesus is alive! 🙏
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it! It really depends and the short answer is you want to weigh the cost of repairs vs the cost of replacement. If you’re trying to maximize their life and not worried about them breaking in the middle of winter or middle of summer, then you can technically just wait until they completely go out. This is basically defined as “expensive to repair” to the point you’re replacing a major item like a compressor or a heat exchanger, in which case the money is probably better spent on a new system. If you plan on staying in the home forever then the benefit of a new system would be peace of mind knowing you’ll get a solid 10+ years before a major repair, and higher efficiency / utilities savings, along with potentially increased comfort. If you’re in a climate like Phoenix where it gets extremely hot and you’re concerned with it failing in peak season then I’d replace it on a shoulder season (fall or spring) just to get the best possible deal and replace it when it’s not an emergency. Hope that helps!
@@TheHVACDopeShow Thank you very much for your reply. I've b been like a squirrel in the road on this issue. I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina where the winter temps can be in the teens and even single digits at times. Thank you for helping me come to the decision that I will wait until one or the other wears out before I do anything. I bought a home warranty that includes HVAC coverage. This will provide a little cushion WHEN one or the other breaks. Thanks again.
Depends on the lease, commercial triple net 100% it is, but most residential leases are gross leases so it’s included but my point is do you care about a rental car as much as your own car? No probably not… the cheapest stuff is actually the most reliable and least issues, higher end equipment is reliable but is more maintenance so it’s not practical for rental properties unless it’s an airbnb in which case you’ll more actively manage the property but idk why I always get attacked for this it’s common knowledge people don’t take care of rentals like it’s their own property, which is fine but don’t expect the landlord to put in the highest end equipment there’s no point
I don't use AC, i think it's useless. I have to consume 800 watts for half an hour to take 84 to 82 °F? With all the noise it makes? And when you switch it off, temperature goes back to 84 °F in five minutes. No thanks. And it's bad for the environment. I personally use the technique of leaving the windows open all night to store the freshest air, and during the day I keep the shutters half closed so the sun doesn't get in. It works form me, and I keep a fresh house (77 °F) in the hot summer days.
There are way better options than using 800w. If your concerned about the power and it being bad for the environment, build and A/C yourself and show us. Because keeping your windows down is seriously not going to do much at all. Even in the winter 77 feels way too hot inside. A/C was designed so that we don’t have to unnecessarily loose water while doing light work. It can bring temperature down from 85 to 75 pretty quickly. And will last a while depending on design of house.
Hey bro, I know you're a big fan of Daikin Fit, but I have a quick question: if I have a flat roof, which means no attic, will installing the Daikin Fit HVAC system and placing it inside the house make it louder or produce more noise compared to another brand, based on your experience? What do you think?
The condenser will always go outside. You mean the ductwork inside the house? That’s not a problem, you’re probably going to put the air handler in a mechanical room / repurpose a closet or something. Depending on design of the system will really affect the “noise” but condenser is outside. The noise inside the house will be airflow related depending on duct design and system sizing. System should be sized for the load, and duct should be sized for the system accordingly.
I counted the days last summer. It was 12 days where i was uncomfortable either because of the heat or too high of humidity. Sounds like single stage is right for me would you agree?
Depends on region because in Colorado 74-76 can feel very uncomfortable for reasons related to humidity and sensible vs latent heat, but if you’re in the desert in Phoenix or California with 110+ days then yeah cooling to 70 would never happen and also you’ll probably feel comfortable at 74-78 in those climates anyways
I think i have a simple question and hope you can answer it. I live in an almost 4000 sqft home, but currently the only "livable area" is just under 3000 sqft. We are planning on using more of the square footage as we continue on with construction updates. With that said, our AC just died. Over 20 years old and my hvac guy suggested we installed the Amana ASXS6 S-series. It says it's a 4ton unit and 16.2 Seer. Do you think that would be good enough to keep the 3 floors we do currently use cool?
Would have to do a load calc to know for sure, what size do you have in there now? And what amount is above ground? 3,000’ above grade (aka not basement) in Phoenix would require 7-8 tons probably depending on the load, but in Denver you might be ok with a single 5 ton. Not sure on your climate
Do you have any recommendations for who can work on my AC in San Diego(Escondido area)? I just bought a house and apparently the condenser was about 15 yrs old and it just currently stopped working. I'm just trying to make sure I don't have to pay for anything I don't need.
I don’t off the top of my head but I will ask my reps and see if there’s one they recommend… at a glance “Excel Services”, in Escondido seems to have good reviews and is a Daikin Dealer as well, but I can ask around if they don’t work out. Hope that helps!
Had an AC tuneup done yesterday and was told that my furnace heat exchanger has a crack in it. The cost to fix/replace the fins (can’t think of what they are called) but I have 5 of them and it’s like $1400 for each so like $7k. I’m told I can’t run my furnace anymore because of the crack. Seems that I need/should just replace the Entire Furnace and AC system
Normally it’s maybe 2k or so for the whole heat exchanger that seems high but yes when we see a cracked heat exchanger we recommend replacing the whole system due to the fact this normally happens on old units that are at that age anyways
I recently researched your RU-vid channel and I found your RU-vid thumbnails to be good but they are not attractive enough to get people to click on your videos. As a graphic designer, I can make your thumbnail more attractive and clickable. So, can I redesign the thumbnail for you? If you don't mind. Let me know. thank you
It’s up to you, I’ve heard some people have hesitancy both ways… some want to get 410a equipment while you still can before the new stuff comes in. Honestly if you’re system is working and you’re going to be in the house for 15+ years then probably wait, but it’s going to be a LONG phaseout from what I’ve heard, and 410a prices have actually dropped from 1-2 years ago. If your system is broken just get a new one it doesn’t matter but if it’s proactive planning you could wait for an R32 system, Daikin will have these units available as of Q4, so september~ timeframe. I’d prefer R32 over 454b for a few reasons
I am in the Glendale/Peoria area in Arizona. Looking at google maps it doesn't appear that you service this area. Knowing that google maps is not always up to date, does your team service the West valley in Phoenix?
Short answer is yes we service that area! We’re eventually serving the whole Phoenix Metro, if you mention the RU-vid channel we’ll always try to make exceptions to service area and will drive a little farther for RU-vid fans or referrals 😁 but currently targeting east areas but only because our office is in Tempe so we’re serving Phoenix east of 51, up to north Scottsdale and east/south to chandler/mesa/gilbert, and we’re still building up staff at the moment out there.
Really hard to say because this will vary widely based on a contractor’s overhead… I’ve seen quotes for stuff like this for 10k and I’ve seen quotes for 40k, but the quote for 10k doesn’t know what they’re doing because the parts cost is probably about that. I always recommend avoiding the low bid if it’s REALLY low (like 50% of everyone else) because they’re either taking shortcuts or missing something or don’t know the expenses of their business, just get a couple quotes because the prices will change by region. Colorado has one of the highest labor rates for HVAC for example, but in Wisconsin your quote would be 50% of what you’d pay in Colorado
I've had a Amana system for 20 years now and haven't had any issues besides a small leak in the heat exchanger drain pan last year. I know Daikin bought Amana and they both look very similar. Are there any differences? I'm on the fence if I should replace a system that has been trouble free for 20 years.
You can wait til it breaks but they normally break in the middle of peak season when you need it and when contractors or busy. If you can replace it on a shoulder season that’s normally the best and most proactive approach
Can your team help and/or advise on the process to submit for the rebates for both federal and with SRP in Phoenix? I've looked into the forms and process and it's a bit overwhelming due to all the lingo, etc. Also, does your team help with or offer financing? I'm very interested in replacing my whole system as it's 26 years old!
Age should never be a deciding factor. Condition and ability to get replacement parts, efficiency (a 7 SEER prolly needs to be replaced), and suitability (is it actually sized right for the space).
I recently replaced an A/C unit with a Daikin DX9VCA3610AA. Is this also a heat pump? Is it a good unit? It cost as much as a car so I hope I didn't get swindled. It supposedly has 85 stages. Does this mean its an inverter if true?
Not really just a generic unit, if you’re looking for a basic system it’s probably fine. Oftentimes the difference between base models between two lines of the same manufacturer (carrier and Payne for example) are very minimal
Just came across your channel and wanted your opinion. I live in a 50 year old 1900 sq ft 2 story house and I live in Missouri which gets pretty hot and humid at times in the summer. The second story is always hot during the summer as I think most 2 story houses are. Currently the hvac system (single stage) that is about 28 years old and is going to be replaced soon because the a/c needs to be recharged every few years from a leak and just age. So since it's a 2 story house would a two stage or even a variable stage hvac system be better?
Inverter for sure I wouldn’t bother with two stage. Daikin fit enhanced with backup furnace would be a good system for heating and cooling in your climate and for that specific scenario. In the hotter summer months I would leave the fan in “circulate” mode even on low, and that, plus the continuous airflow characteristics of the Daikin Fit, will make the house much more comfortable upstairs. The other option is a supplementary system for the upstairs
Help: I’m usually flexible with temperature swings, usually 75F in summer and 66 in the winter, I was quoted 10K for a Daikin DX4SE and matching 80 AFUE gas furnace plus a new 50g AO smith included in that price. He said it was a single stage… since I have a wide temperature comfort range, you think I should accept the quote for a single stage? Hope it’s a good price, first time homeowner with AC replacement, old unit is 30 years old. Thanks!
It wouldn’t hurt to get another bid and depends on the market but at a glance that’s an excellent deal. Your biggest drivers of price are going to be local cost of living standards as that directly correlates to overhead in a given region… I’ve heard systems like that quoted anywhere from what you’re quoted on the lower end up to as high as 20-30k but it’s really more of a reflection of a Given businesses operating expenditures. If you trust that contractor (they came referred or decent reviews) then you’re probably in good hands. Whenever I have family from out of town asking for a referral I go through the local parts houses and they will normally refer you to a good shop (one that doesn’t take shortcuts / has a good reputation amongst contractors). Congrats on being a first time homeowner! Also depends on the size of the home and your utilities. Homes under 1500 square feet in moderate climates can go with lower efficiency. Higher efficiency AC or heating is a no brainer in hotter and colder climates but again depends on your local utility rates too.
And multi stage is more about comfort than efficiency on a furnace although it does help a little. Two stage acs are more efficient for sure but again if your bills aren’t very high might not be worth it. One piece of advice is be wary of the “cheapest” bid you get if it’s way less than the others (for example if you got 3 bids for 10-12k and one came in at 5k I would be worried about the quality on the cheapest bid although sometimes this is just because one man operations don’t know how to price themselves)
The intelliheat? If that’s what your referencing yes it’s very quiet, it’s an inverter and delivers top notch performance I think you’d be very pleased.
@@JohnnyLt LG manufacturing compressors for air conditioners. The type is scroll compressors. If your air conditioner has an LG it’s only a matter of time before it shorts to ground. If you’re in the market. Beware and ask a lot of questions
They’re great products from what I’ve heard I’m not as familiar with them. I know I’ll be interested if their R290 monobloc systems come here because we can use them to replace boilers for homes with hydronics applications but they’re a good product for sure
For Condos IMO it depends on where the condenser is… if it’s on the roof or out of sight and not something you’re going to hear regularly when you’re running the AC then IMO you wouldn’t really see a big benefit from a high efficiency because condos notoriously have much lower bills because 1. Lots of shared walls / insulated from other units 2. Not a huge load / demand. But if the condenser is on your patio and you have to look at it / hear it when you’re out there then a Daikin fit or similar side discharge option is ideal because it’s space saving and super quiet (if that’s important to you and you spend a lot of time outside on your patio/deck in the summer for example). Hope that helps!
@@TheHVACDopeShow that's wild to me. A system that gets so cold in the summer can also sustain the hot furnace temps in the winter. I guess that's what they are built for!
Questions i have a hvac heat system with ducts. What better way to install a 4-way mini split or central air? Also, do i need new ducts? i put central air
Central air, but you could do “both” with a slim duct unit that integrates with a multiport ductless condenser. So if you still need 1 ductless head unit in a place that’s difficult to run ductwork too, you can do that, and then have a ducted system with a slim duct unit for the parts of the home you can serve with ductwork.
Lol screenshotted a comment from a renter literally validating my point… saying “I use the restrictive carbon filters because I’m a renter there’s no reason not to”. I don’t understand why I get so much hate for stating the obvious - tenants are in the home for a year or two and then move, so they don’t care if they close all the vents etc.
I believe they just got bought by Bosch, technically Johnson controls owns them, but York I don’t really have an opinion on… I know they’re side discharge heat pump is not rated as high as the daikin fit enhanced so I would still lean towards that. Bosch in general has a better inverter product than them at a better price point, that is simpler to install and repair. So far I really am impressed with Bosch. They’re not our primary line because the Daikin fit heat pump is quieter in the defrost cycle which is important in cold climate heat pumps, and it’s true communicating comfort, but I’d put a Bosch in my house just as much as I’d put a Daikin fit in it.
brand does matter to some degree. I've had three friends and neighbors who all bought goodman. All three have been replaced in less than 5 years. Granted, this is Las Vegas, but to add insult to injury, my next door neighbor is now on his 3rd Goodman in under 7 years, and is already having problems with this "new" third one, just installed in the fall of 2023. and their warranty didn't even cover the last one, because it had already been replaced on warranty.
Yikes that’s terrible, were these diy installs? I can’t say I have seen that happen even in vegas where it’s hot unless there was something missed in the install or it was oversized for the ductwork which tends to burn systems out. Big thing is lineset flush or replacement, nitrogen brazing, and a solid vacuum @ 500 microns to remove moisture, and proper sizing, if those are done I don’t find issues with them that often.
Agree… that’s why I said a major name brand that supports the product etc, must not have watched the whole video? (or other videos where I talk about brand). But if someone is getting hung up on Trane vs. Daikin, IMO the big thing is having a brand name that will support you and honor their warranty when you need it. In my experience it’s really hard to say whether one or the other is “better”… all the big names have had recalls, lawsuits, and the occasional lemon, but the good companies back up their product with a solid warranty and support (ie why we sell Daikin)
