ACiQ Central Extreme (Hyper) Heat Pump Review
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2023
- Replaced our old R-22 Goodman 3 Ton heat pump w/Aux heat with the 4 Ton 16 SEER ACiQ Variable Speed Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Split System w/ Extreme Heat. Purchased from HVAC Direct, quick and simple, arrived within a week on a well packaged palette.
Aux heat was deleted, so I did not get the heat strip. Going to see if the hyper heat lives true and heats even when it is -22F outside. It never gets colder than 20F here, and avg winter low temps are around 30/40s.
Equipment: ACiQ-48-AHB / ACiQ-48-HPB (4 ton) [ Made by Midea, also branded as Mr Cool, Carrier Crossover Heat Pump, Cooper & Hunter, as well as others ]
Thermostat: ecobee New Smart Thermostat Premium with Smart Sensor (2H/2C)
See Winter Update Video: • ACiQ Central Extreme /...
VIDEO AFTER THOUGHTS:
ACiQ said they’d update their documentation to explain the SW1 dip switches better in the air handler for a 3rd party 24v thermostat. To clarify, we had to switch SW1-1 and SW1-4 dip switches both to the ON position, in the air handler, in order to use a 24v thermostat. In my case I have the Ecobee which runs the unit in 2 stage heat, and 2 stage cool. It reverses for heat mode. Oh, and by the way there were installation manuals inside the boxes.
The condenser came pre-charged with refrigerant. There was no refrigerant in the air handler coil, but it was under pressure with something, so be sure to remove the caps before opening the valves. My tech nearly killed me with the line cap because he opened the valve without removing the cap and it shot out towards me bouncing off the walls.
Also if it drops below 32F in your location, be sure to have the condenser lifted at least 6" so it can drain the defrosted condensation properly without worrying about it icing up blocking the drain. I talk more about this in my Winter Update video.
Oh and make sure you have a surge protector installed for the condenser, I've see a lot of videos where they forget to. Its very important with these units!
I hired a professional to install it, but let me know if you have any questions about the unit and I’ll try my best to answer.
I have one coming today and will be installing it. Thanks for the tips. Keep the updates coming.
How'd it turn out for you? How you liking it? Did you make sure to install least 6" off the ground?
UPDATE: [ 1/19/2024 ] Winter Update Posted!
Hi, question on the dip switch😮😮😮 settings. I couldn't get my accessory t805 thermostat to function either and after seeing your video I tried to reinstall the 24 system again and removed the manufacturer Stat. I set the s4 dip switch to on and she fired up fine. I do have a 03 error code, no flashing just solid. Are you getting the same code as well or everything normally on the handler like 00 ? Just checking if you had the same results while I get an answer back from the factory techs. Thanks in advance.
@@louismarquez1847 huh, I don't think we had any errors. There are several different 03 error codes. EH03 and PC03. One is fan speed, the other high pressure. List of error codes here: aciq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AHU-Error-Display-V1.0.pdf
I finally have a new control board coming which will finally solve this problem and allow control of the fan with aftermarket stats and shut off on temp setting if I choose so. Hopefully, this will solve my fan speed issue.
Need to insulate liquid line as well and service valves.
Great video. Thanks
Thanks for the video. I am going to install an ACiQ 3 with air handler in my daughter’s home. Not many videos out there on this unit with air handler.
I've been seeing a lot of videos now popping up of the Carrier Crossover Heat Pump, which is the exact same unit, but double the price!
It’s made by MIDEA AND MIDEA makes the mini splits for Lennox Carrier Bosch Samsung cooper hunter ACIQ MANY more.
I got my eye on that model, along with pioneer version in 3Ton.
I didn't look into the pioneer, I wonder how they compare. I initially was looking at the Mr. Cool, but my family was not a fan of me trying to DIY lol, so I went with the ACiQ because it was on sale for $1k less than Mr Cool, and as far as all my research could tell they were basically the exact same unit.
I've been looking at the Pioneer also. Have you decided. Pros and cons?
@@georgeengland743Pioneer is good only in Florida
@@georgeengland743 what I like about the pioneer is the website has a lot of service manuals and technical information to download. If you’re interested/learning hvac and you want to service your own equipment having access to these docs are important.
I’ve only heard good things about their customer service too. I have not pulled the trigger yet as my old Trane is refusing to die.
Hi Richie, I just bought the exact same unit - thanks for tip on dip switch correction. Regarding the heat strip install - any details on the connections to the board to pass on (directions are terrible)? I plugged in two white connectors coming off the aux heat kit. 1 to CN12 and the larger to the L1, LN & S spot on the board. Did you need to do anything else?
We didn't install a heat strip since it should heat to -22F, and in VA it rarely drops below +20F. I'd email ACiQ directly, they responded pretty well to my emails. You can find their contact on the ACiQ website.
Yeah, I'm in VA too and realize now I probably over-purchased, but that's what was recommended and I know my current Heat Pump had aux/emergency heat. Been trying to contect with both HVAC and ACiQ for help and haven't had luck speaking to anyone yet. Did you have to run a new wire set between the Outdoor unit and the air handler to pull power for L1/L2? I assumed the air handler would get power from local line connection (like current unit). Thx! @@richiefekecs
@@michaelbeebe2504 so I had a pro install the unit, but he did not have to run any new lines. He reused the existing lines and wires. Worth noting we didn't use the included thermostat, we used an Ecobee. IDK if that makes a difference. The air handler does have a separate breaker from the outdoor condenser on the electric panel, and a heat strip might even be a 3rd breaker. Have you tried reaching out to HVAC direct? Depending where you're located, if push comes to shove, you could try reaching out to Americool Heating & Air Conditioning, he installed my system and is familiar with it. Also worth mentioning, he installed a surge protector for the condenser, and said that's a must have with these systems!
@@michaelbeebe2504 This morning it was 26F outside, and 2 floors up with uninsulated ducts, my AC Infinity AIRTAP was showing that it was blowing 97F heat!
I have the same unit but the tosot band. Do you find the unit quit on the inside of the house ? My coil seems to be getting a lot of vibration from the pump. It’s quite loud when in heat mode. Very quite in cooling mode tho.
I have noticed its louder in heat mode, seems like the fan runs full blast when heating, even though I have it set as 2 stage. Thankfully I have no vibration. I guess the fan runs faster because it gets so hot? Much more quite in cool mode for me as well.
@@richiefekecs I’m pretty sure that the Ecobee thermostat does not have the ability to control the needed communication between the indoor and outdoor units.
ACIQ 48Z-HH-M5 initial start up gives E5 code. Where can I find the code charts ?
aciq.com/tech-center/next-gen-heat-pumps-tech-center/
Who did your install? I'm looking for an installer in the area. Also, how is the noise at the registers throughout the house? I'd figure a larger unit would be pushing more air through the ductwork making it noisier.
www.americool4you.com/ did my install. Turns out it is pretty difficult to find installers. The way I found him was through the Mr. Cool website which listed installers in my area. Regarding the fan noise, it depends which stage it's in but when it's in stage 2 you can definitely hear it on the first floor. Not as much on the second floor.
@@richiefekecshow much did they charge? I’m in MD and looking for installers.
@@kevinstfort $3k to take out my old Goodman and install this one.
Hey Rick, does your outside unit fan ever rotate backward after cooling off your house?
Huh, I never noticed if it does or not. I'll try to pay attention next time I'm around it and its on, and report back!
The fan doesn’t rotate backwards it has a revering valve that changes the direction of the Freon in heat or in cooling.
I would love to see that run in the winter months.
Me too! Its been too warm so far to turn the heat on even for a minute, but I will be posting a winter update once we finally get some cold temps.
@jpenn727 I finally got to turn it into heat mode for a night. it was 45F outside and blowing like 90F. I'll get videos once we finally get colder.
@@richiefekecs thanks! Makes me feel better about selecting them for my future hvac system.
@@jpenn727 This morning it was 26F outside, and 2 floors up with uninsulated ducts, my AC Infinity AIRTAP was showing that it was blowing 97F heat! I'll make a video when we get into the teens.
I bought a 3 ton ACiQ heat pump live in NJ i am also using the ecobee premium thermostat. Any idea what the air temp should be coming out the vents? I used a temp gun showing it’s around 93-95 degrees, I don’t know much about heat pumps is that normal
Temperature?
No feet? I would never install a heatpump without the feet, sitting directly on the ground / pad.
Yeah, I was pretty disappointed. In a later video you can see I added 6" lift to the condenser
How’s it doing this winter?
It's been performing really well! It was in the teens one morning and blowing hot air! I regularly see 110+ in the register while it's in the 20s outside.
@@richiefekecsThen it should work in Florida!
Just posted the winter update! ua-cam.com/video/CZrdrC8HrGM/v-deo.html
@@jpenn727 I hope so as I am looking at the 3 ton 18 SEER extreme heat system. As you know we don't need the heat much but hoping for the efficiency in the cooling compare to my current 3 ton 35 year old R22. Just await it to arrive. Have you moved forward with your purchase?
How much did the unit cost + install?
It was on sale when I purchased it for $4k from HVAC Direct. I paid an HVAC technician $3k to uninstall my old one and install this one
Thanks!@@richiefekecs
You literally showed that your ACIQ unit is not quieter than your old Goodman unit is and then said how much quieter it is. Wtf lol
yeah, the phone app was worthless and wish I never tried to use it, I don't have a real decimal meter, but its significantly quieter. Hardly can hear it. The Goodman sounded like a gas lawnmower, where as the ACiQ sounds like a desk fan.
Very little useful information
@atlas108 what type of information would you have found useful?