What the Best Split level AC Units...Carrier LG, Panasonic?

[Jerry84]

Relay switch gone. Same thing happened to my one currently need to carry it for them to desolder and solder a new relay switch.

This is the circuit board?

[DMan7]

It controls the power to the condenser outside and turns it off when the temperate in the room reaches the level you set your AC at so it doesn't keep running. Someone more knowledgeable in this thread might be able to break it down better for you.

[nervewrecker]

It controls the power to the condenser outside and turns it off when the temperate in the room reaches the level you set your AC at so it doesn't keep running. Someone more knowledgeable in this thread might be able to break it down better for you.

Thermostat controls the relay.
Easy way to diagnose without a multimeter. Soak the thermostat in cold water to see if it cycles off to eliminate the relay. Coil temp sensor is in series with the thermostat but usually throws an error. Do not eliminate it without taking a dmm to it. 5k ohm for 12 - 18000 btu and 10k ohm for 24 and 36.

[DMan7]

^ Nah my one is for sure the relay switch, I had to hit the side of the AC unit numerous times before you hear the click inside the AC and it turns off the condenser outside after the AC has been on for awhile and the temp in the room is at the required level for it to turn off. Now the relay switch seems to be permanently stuck in the on position as the usual hitting at the side of the AC no longer turns off the condenser on the outside.

[gastly369]

Courts had sale last week 2 days TCL inverter 12000btu $1999, 18000btu $2999 and 24000btu $3999 mfd date on units is July 2024

Ordered online one each and gt with them the 12 and 18 was installed already by fams home and have the 24 to replace a unit that on its last leg home by me... Repaired the coils to many times with them poor quality copper used in these units on the market rn

[pugboy]

wow that is great deal
i woulda take one to keep spare

[Jerry84]

Have you all ever used one of those universal circuit boards for a GE 12k btu unit?

I want to know the average cost for the board and if it's a direct swap (everything being straight forward jack in connection; no rewiring etc).

[jehusaunders]

Have you all ever used one of those universal circuit boards for a GE 12k btu unit?

I want to know the average cost for the board and if it's a direct swap (everything being straight forward jack in connection; no rewiring etc).

A universal board will mean crimping wires etc to install. The board cost around $200. For a direct replacement, getting the same board from Coleman would be easier but will cost between 400-500.

[Jerry84]

Have you all ever used one of those universal circuit boards for a GE 12k btu unit?

I want to know the average cost for the board and if it's a direct swap (everything being straight forward jack in connection; no rewiring etc).

A universal board will mean crimping wires etc to install. The board cost around $200. For a direct replacement, getting the same board from Coleman would be easier but will cost between 400-500.

Thank you

[terraprin]

What is the Best Affordable Air Conditioning units in 2025?

[matix]

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[MaxPower]

Rocking a Glacier Cool

[pugboy]

I see inshan selling these cheap

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FBiZ8PBE9/

[Jerry84]

Courts had sale last week 2 days TCL inverter 12000btu $1999, 18000btu $2999 and 24000btu $3999 mfd date on units is July 2024

Ordered online one each and gt with them the 12 and 18 was installed already by fams home and have the 24 to replace a unit that on its last leg home by me... Repaired the coils to many times with them poor quality copper used in these units on the market rn

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Care to give a review on the way these units are working so far?

[gastly369]

Courts had sale last week 2 days TCL inverter 12000btu $1999, 18000btu $2999 and 24000btu $3999 mfd date on units is July 2024

Ordered online one each and gt with them the 12 and 18 was installed already by fams home and have the 24 to replace a unit that on its last leg home by me... Repaired the coils to many times with them poor quality copper used in these units on the market rn

IMG_20241116_065337.jpg

Care to give a review on the way these units are working so far?

Did first service since

Zero issues so far.. Unit works evening to next morning and in between during the day sometimes... There is a small noticeable reduction in electricity bill as well
Dead silent units almost feels like they off
Units area manufactured July 2024 stamped on the inside

Side note also have a older tcl unit about 4 years now no issues also no rust etc but my condensers area under cover as well

[pugboy]

tcl brand appears to be one of the better chinese brands
their washers and tvs in wide use

[Jerry84]

Courts had sale last week 2 days TCL inverter 12000btu $1999, 18000btu $2999 and 24000btu $3999 mfd date on units is July 2024

Ordered online one each and gt with them the 12 and 18 was installed already by fams home and have the 24 to replace a unit that on its last leg home by me... Repaired the coils to many times with them poor quality copper used in these units on the market rn

IMG_20241116_065337.jpg

Care to give a review on the way these units are working so far?

Did first service since

Zero issues so far.. Unit works evening to next morning and in between during the day sometimes... There is a small noticeable reduction in electricity bill as well
Dead silent units almost feels like they off
Units area manufactured July 2024 stamped on the inside

Side note also have a older tcl unit about 4 years now no issues also no rust etc but my condensers area under cover as well

I guess at that price and given the positive review, I'll be looking out for their online sale now.
3 TCL units to purchase. It's just to get a reputable installer.

[pugboy]

courts have sale presently
tcl 12k $2160
tcl 36k inverter $6000

[K74T]

Carrier FTW

[Jerry84]

What's the average cost of rolls of copper tubing and what length do they come in? I believe it's 1/4 inch and 3/8's (12000btu unit)?

I am thinking of relocating 2 of my units where the distance between the evaporator and condenser is 16-20ft.

[pugboy]

installed the tcl 36k inverter last week
working real good
courts doesn’t give bracket though
so add $250 bracket and courts transport $250
and the tcl units come with copper not coiled up easy to run out so installer has to be careful to not kink it.
but $6500 for a 36k inverter is almost half price of equivalent inverter

[Jerry84]

installed the tcl 36k inverter last week
working real good
courts doesn’t give bracket though
so add $250 bracket and courts transport $250
and the tcl units come with copper not coiled up easy to run out so installer has to be careful to not kink it.
but $6500 for a 36k inverter is almost half price of equivalent inverter

This is an actual inverter system or one with an inverter type compressor? Excuse my lack of knowledge but there are considerable differences in pricing between these two types and I'm trying to figure out what's the best option

[gastly369]

They are inverter units

[pugboy]

courts have tcl sale again 20% off

[gastly369]

courts have tcl sale again 20% off

Just a note they have 110v 12000btu and 220v


Read description properly before buying

[Dave]

Would the seer be the same with the same btu but different voltage?

[pugboy]

not sure, but generally higher voltage units are slightly more efficient than lower voltage
because they pull less current.
the 36k inverter i bought and buying another are 19 seer which is apparently very high rating.

Would the seer be the same with the same btu but different voltage?

[nervewrecker]

not sure, but generally higher voltage units are slightly more efficient than lower voltage
because they pull less current.
the 36k inverter i bought and buying another are 19 seer which is apparently very high rating.

Would the seer be the same with the same btu but different voltage?

Kilowatt is kilowatt.
Higher voltage use less current.
Lower voltage uses more current.
Your bill is based on watts, not amps / current.

[pugboy]

in theory from ohms law
less energy is wasted in the copper coils of motor due to resistance heating as its half the amount of current passing in the motor windings

so for the same kilowatts consumed more goes towards cooling than being wasted as heat in the motor windings

not sure, but generally higher voltage units are slightly more efficient than lower voltage
because they pull less current.
the 36k inverter i bought and buying another are 19 seer which is apparently very high rating.

Would the seer be the same with the same btu but different voltage?

Kilowatt is kilowatt.
Higher voltage use less current.
Lower voltage uses more current.
Your bill is based on watts, not amps / current.

[pugboy]

i bought another of the courts 36k sale
this time they offering free installation
the sale last week did not include installation