Currently have a single stage Carrier 13 SEER unit that is...okay. Has broken down three times in six years so far but no major $$$ repairs needed along the way. With the current heat wave, I can run the Carrier unit off-grid but not for more than 8-10 hours before draining the two Powerwalls.
Looking at eventual replacement in five years or so but wanted to see what all the smart folks here think of the current HVAC field and technology.
Some questions:
-Worth it to upgrade to a variable speed compressor unit to minimize PW2 drain? Not planning on moving from current home for decades.
-Are variable speed compressors reliable enough yet?
-Is Amana a good HVAC company (they seem to have the best warranty)? If purchasing today, the AVXC20 looks like a top choice.
If there are folks here with experience running a variable speed compressor unit with solar/PWs, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Looking at eventual replacement in five years or so but wanted to see what all the smart folks here think of the current HVAC field and technology.
Some questions:
-Worth it to upgrade to a variable speed compressor unit to minimize PW2 drain? Not planning on moving from current home for decades.
-Are variable speed compressors reliable enough yet?
-Is Amana a good HVAC company (they seem to have the best warranty)? If purchasing today, the AVXC20 looks like a top choice.
If there are folks here with experience running a variable speed compressor unit with solar/PWs, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!