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| hipchops
 |  "Disconnecting Heat Pumps"
, posted Wed 12 Dec 12:38  
I'm a homeowner who wants to build a deck on the back of my house but my heat pumps are in the way. How easy is it to disconnect these heat pumps? I understand I need to hire a contractor to reconnect them because that is way out of my league but is it reasonable to think that I can disconnect them myself? Would I damage them in any way? Thanks for your help!
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| eetechster
| "Re(1):Disconnecting Heat Pumps" , posted Sat 15 Dec 21:04
I agree with freon, call some one, don't get hurt.
And releasing refridgerant into the air without recovery
could cost you up to 26,000.00 and two years in prison.
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| Freon
| "Re(1):Disconnecting Heat Pumps" , posted Wed 12 Dec 13:03
You can do it yourself but in the USA it would be illegal and possibly dangerous for you. So I recommend calling an HVAC company to do the uninstall and reinstall. Here are some things to consider.
Most likely you will have 240 volt electric power to move. The heat pump disconnect has to be within so many feet (six to ten) of the condenser unit.
You need to know the total length of tubing (those two copper tubes running from the outside condenser to the indoor evaporator coil). If the new location is too far away, you may need to replace that tubing with bigger diameter tubing.
Most good contractors won't come and reconnect that equipment which they didn't disconnect for obvious reasons--quality control. If the system doesn't work after this move, you as the homeowner, want someone to be responsible.
Lastly, since this process is labor-intensive, you may want to consider upgrading the equipment, depending on age and condition of both the indoor coil and outdoor condenser.
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