Thanks for putting out these very informative videos. I've learn so much about heat pump tech. I am in the process of getting quotes on the Daikin Fit, a Trane, and at least one other. One HVAC company I got a quote from included a line item for the Daikin ASURE 12 Year parts and labor warranty. Can you explain why I may want to consider this? Isn''t this essentially the same as the standard warranty? Also, does the Trane Resolute have a dry or dehumidification feature similar to the Daikin fit? It would be very convenient to have this as a built in feature instead of a separate unit for those handful of humid but coolish spring and fall days we get in NJ.
It’s a 12 year labor warranty on top of the parts so basically no out of pocket cost to you for 12 years… it’s only if you really want the peace of mind. I’m not sure if the Trane does but it should I can look into it… it’s a pretty standard option on higher end systems
@@TheHVACDopeShow Follow up question. Is the Resolute available in the US market? My local Trane dealer has never heard of it. Instead he quoted me on the XV19, which doesn't even qualify for the cold climate tax credits per the energy star website. Thanks again.
I found that my Daikin MXL 18,000 BTU enhanced capacity inverter driven compressor heat pump is using about 25% less to cool my house compared to 2 through the wall AC units. This is on an overall bill, but on a comparison of 2 like periods with just the power consumption for cooling, the heat pump used only 1/3 of the power that it took to operate the 2 AC units.
I was looking at the Trane Resolute website comments, and there are complaints about the noise of the condenser unit running as high as 83 dB. Please share any experience with Trane Resolute noise.
@@TheHVACDopeShowthanks! Basically I can use this system with my uninsulated 7/8” and 3/8” pipes without concerning that my walls will be damaged by the condensate. Right?
First, thanks for the great info. Live in climate thats requires 0 degree planning, most cold climate heat pumps go far below (ie.-13 or -22) do I still need a backup? Was thinking dual fuel however only option is propane (very expensive)..Can a I run a the dual fuel option on backup power if needed. Again, thanks for the info.
Yes you can run dual fuel on backup power. 0 isn’t that cold but the heat pump will have derated slightly so it’s still going to affect it. If that’s the absolute coldest it gets you might be ok without a backup but a dual fuel propane wouldn’t be a big deal to run because it’s only one or two nights a year at those temps, but even if it hits those temps and backup heat 10 nights a year you’ll still be fine and not using that much propane
Curious that in the Daiken Fit product data 13:00 it shows DZ6VSA241EA* and DFVE36CP1400A* and DZ6VSA361EA* and DFVE48CP1400A*. So to me this reads as 2T outdoor with 3T indoor and a 3T outdoor with 4T indoor. I naively thought the 3T outdoor unit would be used with a 3T indoor unit. For cold climate conditions is this standard practice?
It’s common for the blower and outdoor unit to be different sizes. Condenser is always the smaller because you can’t have a smaller blower motor with a larger condenser
I think it’s just how the HVAC industry with so much consolidation in the product lines. America Standard Platinum 19 vs the Trane XV19 Gree Flexx, MrCool Universal, ACPro X Series, GE, Lennox (I have to look for it). But I got into the rabbit hole of the HVAC world when looking to replace a horrible Carrier 25HHA which even after inspecting it for proper charge couldn’t heat the home properly without the heat strips coming on.
6:04 I’m not following what you’re saying here. The COP at -10F is still above 1, so why wouldn’t you keep the heat pump running along with aux heat instead of just heat strips? Wouldn’t it still be cheaper?
Yes it’s cheaper but the load is exponentially growing as it gets colder, and the heat pump is running at reduced capacity and won’t be able to keep up in that combination. It will just eventually get so cold in the space that it’s 50F or something and won’t be heating enough, although still heating
Daikin fit is always a single fan. Trane doesn’t even make this unit Gree does. Also EER is a poor efficiency measurement for any inverter. It means nothing. Why buy a unit from a manufacturer who doesn’t even have the tech no make it themselves? They need Grees help amd still can’t match Daikin
Trane is offering a unit made by Gree because it is more affordable. Trane makes fantastic variable speed heat pumps like the XV19 and XV20, but they are a lot more expensive. Everyone else is selling overseas made heat pumps so Trane is finally offering one.
How many times have you replaced the entire outside unit under warranty for Daikin?
In the past 5 years maybe once or twice a year it comes up? It’s not often in the grand scheme of things
Thanks for putting out these very informative videos. I've learn so much about heat pump tech. I am in the process of getting quotes on the Daikin Fit, a Trane, and at least one other. One HVAC company I got a quote from included a line item for the Daikin ASURE 12 Year parts and labor warranty. Can you explain why I may want to consider this? Isn''t this essentially the same as the standard warranty? Also, does the Trane Resolute have a dry or dehumidification feature similar to the Daikin fit? It would be very convenient to have this as a built in feature instead of a separate unit for those handful of humid but coolish spring and fall days we get in NJ.
It’s a 12 year labor warranty on top of the parts so basically no out of pocket cost to you for 12 years… it’s only if you really want the peace of mind. I’m not sure if the Trane does but it should I can look into it… it’s a pretty standard option on higher end systems
Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.
@@TheHVACDopeShow Follow up question. Is the Resolute available in the US market? My local Trane dealer has never heard of it. Instead he quoted me on the XV19, which doesn't even qualify for the cold climate tax credits per the energy star website. Thanks again.
I found that my Daikin MXL 18,000 BTU enhanced capacity inverter driven compressor heat pump is using about 25% less to cool my house compared to 2 through the wall AC units. This is on an overall bill, but on a comparison of 2 like periods with just the power consumption for cooling, the heat pump used only 1/3 of the power that it took to operate the 2 AC units.
Thanks for sharing! That’s awesome
Can you do a review or comparison on the Samsung Hylex?
Sure thanks for the suggestion!
I was looking at the Trane Resolute website comments, and there are complaints about the noise of the condenser unit running as high as 83 dB. Please share any experience with Trane Resolute noise.
I touched on this in the video I thought but it’s related to refrigerant charge being off… if the charge is set properly it’s quiet
Does Daikin has EEV inside the air handler? My smallest pipe is not insulated, and I was told I need a system which has EEV inside the air handler
Yes it has an EEV also known as "exv" or electronic expansion valve 😁
@@TheHVACDopeShowthanks! Basically I can use this system with my uninsulated 7/8” and 3/8” pipes without concerning that my walls will be damaged by the condensate. Right?
First, thanks for the great info. Live in climate thats requires 0 degree planning, most cold climate heat pumps go far below (ie.-13 or -22) do I still need a backup? Was thinking dual fuel however only option is propane (very expensive)..Can a I run a the dual fuel option on backup power if needed. Again, thanks for the info.
Yes you can run dual fuel on backup power. 0 isn’t that cold but the heat pump will have derated slightly so it’s still going to affect it. If that’s the absolute coldest it gets you might be ok without a backup but a dual fuel propane wouldn’t be a big deal to run because it’s only one or two nights a year at those temps, but even if it hits those temps and backup heat 10 nights a year you’ll still be fine and not using that much propane
Curious that in the Daiken Fit product data 13:00 it shows DZ6VSA241EA* and DFVE36CP1400A* and DZ6VSA361EA* and DFVE48CP1400A*. So to me this reads as 2T outdoor with 3T indoor and a 3T outdoor with 4T indoor. I naively thought the 3T outdoor unit would be used with a 3T indoor unit. For cold climate conditions is this standard practice?
It’s common for the blower and outdoor unit to be different sizes. Condenser is always the smaller because you can’t have a smaller blower motor with a larger condenser
What would you suggest for a 9-12000 btu mini split as far as a daikin unit goes
Depends on climate… low ambient go for an aurora series Daikin for a 1:1 head, multiport the MXL has lower ambient capabilities as well
Looking at the package of the Trane Resolute vs their Trane XV19… it looks like the Resolute might be a Gree Flexx Unit.
I don’t know but I don’t think Trane is manufactured by Gree? Will look into it more
I think it’s just how the HVAC industry with so much consolidation in the product lines.
America Standard Platinum 19 vs the Trane XV19
Gree Flexx, MrCool Universal, ACPro X Series, GE, Lennox (I have to look for it). But I got into the rabbit hole of the HVAC world when looking to replace a horrible Carrier 25HHA which even after inspecting it for proper charge couldn’t heat the home properly without the heat strips coming on.
@@TheHVACDopeShowyes this unit is a gree flex with Trane Badge
6:04 I’m not following what you’re saying here. The COP at -10F is still above 1, so why wouldn’t you keep the heat pump running along with aux heat instead of just heat strips? Wouldn’t it still be cheaper?
Yes it’s cheaper but the load is exponentially growing as it gets colder, and the heat pump is running at reduced capacity and won’t be able to keep up in that combination. It will just eventually get so cold in the space that it’s 50F or something and won’t be heating enough, although still heating
Daikin you have to sign up exclusively for Daikin if you want to sell it. That’s sucks.
Really? I don't think so we're not exclusive
And same for a lot of the brands... who told you that? I know lots of dealers in Phoenix who sell Daikin Trane and Carrier
Only the Daikin Fit is communicating. Good video but not a good comparison. The Daikin is superior in this aspect.
Good to know, I didn’t realize the resolute wasn’t communicating
@@TheHVACDopeShow looks like a gree Flexx badged Trane .
Daikin fit is always a single fan. Trane doesn’t even make this unit Gree does. Also EER is a poor efficiency measurement for any inverter. It means nothing. Why buy a unit from a manufacturer who doesn’t even have the tech no make it themselves? They need Grees help amd still can’t match Daikin
Trane is offering a unit made by Gree because it is more affordable. Trane makes fantastic variable speed heat pumps like the XV19 and XV20, but they are a lot more expensive. Everyone else is selling overseas made heat pumps so Trane is finally offering one.