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dagrappler

164.82.144.3

"switchTrane xl1200 AC for payne HP - humid +" , posted Mon 11 Jun 10:22

I had a 14 yr old Trane air conditioner XL1200 Model number TTX030C with a forced air gas heating system (Kelvinator model number G6RA 072C-12A). Contractor came out and diagnosed the Trane beyond repair.

Replaced old Trane with a Payne Split System Heat Pump 13 SEER R-22 PH13NR030-C). No new air handler or a new coil installed. Now, the house feels humid all of the time, especially when it is humid outside. And I don’t know if I should have replaced Air Conditioner for a heat pump? We really liked the old Trane XL1200 because we never had any humidity problems even with fan set to “on”. Is this model still available a new? Or is there a comparable brand that I should consider. Seems like the air is always stale and not enough air blowing even though I keep the fan in “on” position vs “auto”. The payne seems shuts off too much to control the humidity? . Please help.

Thanks

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northernfitter

74.13.70.73

"Re(1):switchTrane xl1200 AC for payne HP - hu" , posted Sat 5 Jan 14:00

Are you sure he didnt replace the coil above the furnace? Does this thing even cool the house? Payne is basically a stripped down Bryant its a decent unit if installed properly, the problem with buying what we call an over the counter unit like a Payne is that you have no guarantee that this guy had a clue what he was doing because there are no guarantees to make sure he is up to the task. Any hvac contractor could purchase this. When replacing your a/c with a heat pump the complete old a/c should have been removed meaning the copper line set the coil and the outdoor unit nothing should be reused.

12years as a service tech in Ottawa and the valley. Just left Direct Energy to start my own company. Go to www.reliableheating.ca or email me at adrian@reliableheating.ca