In this video, Joshua Griffin goes through a shift in the HVAC industry where some technicians are using heat pump inverters as a solution to many of the issues we face today. Although these systems are very good at hiding certain problems and issues, Joshua believes it's still necessary to continue to do things properly. Just because these systems can mask, certain issues does not mean those issues do not still exist, and can still continue to cause problems.
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We're seeing a weird shift in the heating and air industry and I wanted to do a video on it. One of the things that I've noticed here recently is a lot of heating and air guys or companies are looking at inverters as a solution, an end-all solution to things. and I think that in some respects that makes sense, especially if you're talking about a communicating inverter system, not these systems that are non-communicating If you're not quite sure what I'm talking about there I did a video on that recently. If you check out our YouTube videos where we talk about communicating versus non-communicating inverter systems, but what we're seeing is we've seen Heating and Air Guys in the past.

As time went on, there are some that even today have pushed back against inverter systems. They think that they're not a good solution for one reason or another. I have been doing multiple videos debunking some of those myths where guys will say things like oh, well, they don't actually save you money or they, oh, they have more breakdowns and things like that I've been debunking a lot of those myths in our videos. So now the interesting thing is, we've seen a shift now again.

I'm sure we still have guys that fall on that side that they just still think that that's not a good solution for their customers and they don't even offer them. But now we've seen this shift to a lot of guys saying well, they do dehumidify really well So if I've got a space that humidity is a concern, I'm going to just use that as my end-all solution. a communicating inverter system. or they may say I'm not quite sure what size heating and air system should be in here.

In some cases they did not do a proper heat load calculation or for one reason or another, they just for some reason will oversize it anyway. But that's another thing they'll do is they'll oversize the system in some cases on purpose and install a communicating inverter system as well. But I wanted to do this video because I just want to drive it home. If you're a consumer, you're buying a heating and air system.

You're considering all your options, You're getting prices and you're not quite sure you know what's the best Solutions here I Want to drive home real quick that I don't think as great as these systems are, there's such a leap in advantages and how great they work. I Don't think that they should be replacing our typical traditional ways of doing things properly. Meaning, if you haven't done a proper heat load calculation, I still think you should. Meaning, if you have a place, a home that you're concerned about humidity and you're not quite sure, as far as dehumidification and all that good stuff, there are certain things that you need to do to make sure that's done properly and again.

I Just don't think that you should get away from doing all of those things. So if you do consider an inverter system a communicating inverter system, such as we're a Daikin dealer, we installed a lot of the dike and fence I think they're great I think that they do solve a lot of issues, especially when you're talking about a lot of the issues we've had traditionally like systems that are not sized properly, ductwork that's not sized properly, homes that need to dehumidify better than they used to, and on and on and on. but I Just think that even if you install a communicating inverter system like the dike and fit that, if you've got a contractor that's cutting those Corners I Just had a guy recently. That's what prompted me to do this video.
He's like, well, we'll just stick an inverter in there so I won't have to worry about doing any of that stuff. and I just said I think that you should I still think you should know that things are sized and done properly whether you install a single stage system or a communicating inverter system. Just my argument let me know your thoughts. I'd love to hear about them if you fall on that spectrum and you actually think I'm wrong I'd love to hear about that comment down below.

If you like this video, I think you'll like this one even more. It's where I talk about how to break down comparing HVAC systems in today's market. Thanks for watching hit that subscribe button. We'll see you next time.


14 thoughts on “Heat pump inverters are not the answer!”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Christopher Babcock says:

    Hello, I would like to ask you questions? Dic seer 20, in a 600sg, one bedroom
    Apartment, in Washington, average -10 in winter, thoughts please? I am told it is ok, and to use it for only heat source, please help.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Stewart says:

    So, if my house calculates to 60,000 heating- +5 deg, and 24,000 cooling +95 deg, why wouldn't I size a cold climate inverter capable of 20% to 110% operation to the heating load?

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Levitt says:

    I just bought and had a dual fuel communicating inverter system installed at my house. So far it’s been great and I’m happy with the system. My home is much more comfortable and humidity is controlled very well.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kyle Wilcox says:

    What is thr process for doing a heat load calculation? Do you need fancy equipment? Or can you just use the building square footage? I have a new system on order but I don't think the contractor calculated anything.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RV10flyer says:

    I offer them, to myself. I cleaned someone else's mini split hp this summer. No water inside circuit board area. It threw an E6 error code. I spent 5 hrs longer on the PM drying the 10 yr old outdoor unit out before it would come back on properly. I will never work on any but my own from now on. They are cheap, overly sensitive, communist Chinese junk. I will only install them where a central system will not. How long does it take you to clean the indoor wall units? Yeah, try about 15 min setup, 15 minutes cleaning and inspecting and 15 minutes putting several trips of stuff away. I can clean and PM my American Standard Air Handlers in 10 minutes with two handfulls of stuff. How many of all of those specialty factory only parts do you keep on your truck or van??? Yeah, that's what I thought. I can fix 90% of my central systems on the first call unless its a leaker in need of repairs or something major…compressor, coil, RV, accumulator, etc.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars R says:

    Bad news bud. The rest of the world says you're wrong. Heat pumps are the way to go, and inverter types are more efficient.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Gilmer says:

    An "add on" VFD likely couldn't pay for it self. But a system build from the ground up with VFDs for the compressor and both fans (inside and out) could be quite competitive.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tiffany says:

    Can someone help me I can’t find my ac unit filter I have a older model of the carrier

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars oopiestevie says:

    My Bosch 2.0 inverter heat pump works great for me in Central Minnesota. It gets pretty humid in the summer sometimes, but have not had humidity issues with the Bosch. Saving money every month on electric bills, and it is sooooo quiet.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John White says:

    Spot on Josh longbb b overdue nobody wants to do it pay for serious manual j d s $600-2000. Oversized units generate larger profits up front, may earn you an unnecessary dehumidifier sale ,

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars M.A. M.R. says:

    We've done alot of Daikin Fit and had alot of issues with them on cooling and heating. People hate that they don't feel the blast of cold air on their face which is something we thought people would like. Service area Orleans??

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Miller says:

    I have installed the Bosch inverter systems before with no issues , but also have heard of them with dehumidification issues Are you in Kanata ?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Doe says:

    I want the heat pump to run then shut off. Pause. Then run. Paying thousands to maybe save hundreds? No thanks.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bob boscarato says:

    Very good educational video; I know nothing about inverter and communicating systems so I just learn something! Thank you.

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