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Posted by Tony Hwang on September 26, 2009, 8:35 pm
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>> RBM wrote:
>>>> The thermostat on my heat pump is temperamental and needs to be replaced.
>>>> Since it is simple to replace it, I intend to do it myself, if I can
>>>> purchase the correct replacement. How can I determine which one I need? It
>>>> doesn't have a model number on it anywhere. The manufacturer is the same
>>>> company that private labels them for Carrier and others (Topline, or
>>>> something like that.)
>>>> Home Depot and Lowes carry the Honeywell replacements that should work
>>>> fine, but I don't know which one to get. I'm not optimistic that if I take
>>>> the old one to the store with me that the salesperson would be able to
>>>> determine which one I need.
>
> Do they make more than one kind? I don't mean are there more than one
> brand, or more than one set of features. Just that I thought all heat
> pumps were alike.
>
>>> I would open the unit and see which terminals have wires connected to them.
>
> Just to be clear, you mean the unit installed now.
>
>>> Check to see that any replacement has the same terminal letters as the ones
>>> you require
>> Take a photograph of the wiring connections as they are before you
>> disconnect. Also consider getting a programmable 'stat if you don't
>
> Last I heard, setback stats don't work with heat pumps, because they
> put out so little heat, if you let them fall behind they can't catch
> up. Was this true? Is it still true?
>
>> have one now just so you can be comfortable when you are at home but
>> don't have to feel guilty about heating/cooling the house when you're not.
>> nate
>
Hi,
New micro-processor controlled programmable ones can handle HP. It is
learning 'stat.
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>> RBM wrote:
>>>> The thermostat on my heat pump is temperamental and needs to be replaced.
>>>> Since it is simple to replace it, I intend to do it myself, if I can
>>>> purchase the correct replacement. How can I determine which one I need? It
>>>> doesn't have a model number on it anywhere. The manufacturer is the same
>>>> company that private labels them for Carrier and others (Topline, or
>>>> something like that.)
>>>> Home Depot and Lowes carry the Honeywell replacements that should work
>>>> fine, but I don't know which one to get. I'm not optimistic that if I take
>>>> the old one to the store with me that the salesperson would be able to
>>>> determine which one I need.
>
> Do they make more than one kind? I don't mean are there more than one
> brand, or more than one set of features. Just that I thought all heat
> pumps were alike.
>
>>> I would open the unit and see which terminals have wires connected to them.
>
> Just to be clear, you mean the unit installed now.
>
>>> Check to see that any replacement has the same terminal letters as the ones
>>> you require
>> Take a photograph of the wiring connections as they are before you
>> disconnect. Also consider getting a programmable 'stat if you don't
>
> Last I heard, setback stats don't work with heat pumps, because they
> put out so little heat, if you let them fall behind they can't catch
> up. Was this true? Is it still true?
>
>> have one now just so you can be comfortable when you are at home but
>> don't have to feel guilty about heating/cooling the house when you're not.
>> nate
>