Cooling & Heating the Shop - AC Heater Review

[@PhearaXT]

They should make all air conditioners with heater built in.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

To be honest I don't know about America but we had window air conditioners with built-in heaters since like the 70s over here that was the mainstream until heat pumps took over

[@FURognar]

for real. I think they didn't do it before because most older homes had gas heat already installed, so it wasn't necessary. But now with a lot of homes running off pure electricity, its more necessary.

[@bluegrapes2010]

3 years later your video is still very helpful for me! thanks!

[@116thcrazy]

If you could do a video about the electric usage of this unit.

[@circlecitychamp317]

Just google it.

[@nickgordon792]

Could one of these things maintain temperatures in a small bed room roughly 12x12 in the winter? Temperatures here can see negative but normally a cold winter is like freezing temps.

[@crumblepi]

i just installed one and it sounds incredibly different than a typical AC. it’s so quiet in colparison i’m concerned mine is broken. is this normal?

[@مسلسلسنواتالصفصاف]

I bought 150$ 24btu giant compressor carrier model I recommend it to everyone

[@benjamindavis4130]

Carrier is a great brand

[@jaydee2620]

Just bought this unit today. Will be installing tomorrow. I’m sure it will b great !!

[@Novoworks]

Nice! Let me know how it works for you 👍

[@52ponybike]

LG, IMHO, is a top-notch brand. I have to wonder how well it would heat a similar sized house 20x24 or slightly larger in my area where winter temps get to around minus 20 overnight. Would it keep up at 65-70F? House not built yet as it's winter.

[@Novoworks]

I will say.... since the heat is a heat pump, it will struggle at temps in the low 20's and below, at least from my experience.

[@52ponybike]

@@Novoworks Well then, how do motels and hotels in cold northern states keep their guests comfortable?

[@Novoworks]

​@@52ponybike- Most of the heaters down here is Natural Gas, which works great. As far as heat pumps like my window unit, many heat pump systems can work into the sub zero temps, but not typically a window unit.

[@jonsmith9708]

@@52ponybikeptac or hotel units have heat pumps with a back up heat strip that comes on at 30 degrees

[@shaneintc4338]

What’s the temperature output on the heat. I have a new 23000 btu unit and it only puts out 82.7 degrees. Almost feel like I have e a faulty unit.

[@Novoworks]

hrmmm... not sure exactly, but it generally keeps the space quite comfortable (over 70 no problem). Only time I'd had issue with it (since it's a heat pump) was when it was in the teens and below (f)

[@Novoworks]

Well... semi-bad news : Unit is not keeping up anymore. It's not even as hot as usual (Texas summer) yet, so it's not that. But temps are 6-8 F degrees hotter in that room now. Unit still blows cold, but it does not blow cold as often --- blowing more room temp a lot more often. LG Support helped over the phone trying to diagnose... but no resolution. No error codes, or odd sounds/noises, just not running at full cool as much as it should be.

[@abstractfate6104]

It may be low on refrigerant? And just not detecting it since it’s still kinda blowing the cool air?

[@Novoworks]

@@abstractfate6104 It's supposed to be a "sealed system". Have to un-mount it, and pull cover off to check that -- honestly not worth the effort right now. It's been keeping it between 74-78, which isn't terrible, just not as good as before

[@Novoworks]

Follow up on this .... I ended up doing real good cleaning of the coils by flushing for about 15-20 minutes from the outside -- and it is a bit cooler out the past 2 days (85-90 vs 100), but it's handling the temps good again! Got down to 68 yesterday, so I finally bumped the temp up a bit and it's been holding 72 no problem. Will keep an eye out as the weather temps creep back up 👍

[@lindalou8130]

What's wrong with my ac combo heater when it starts running Cold instead of Hot.

[@sabbath7081]

Defrost cycle when it gets below 45° F outside. It's reversing the refrigeration cycle to melt the ice on the condenser coil outside then switches back to heat.

[@lisandrofernandez1503]

Hi, is the control remote also the thermostat, or is just a remote and the thermostat is on the unit itself?

[@Novoworks]

It is just a remote

[@timrick2]

Nice job. Thank you. Being a heat pump is just a reverse AC unit, I've wondered why they haven't made a window "AC/Heat Pump" yet. Is THIS IT?? Or are they just using a heating element for heat. I can't seem to find the answer elswhere. If you know, that'd be great!! : ))

[@Novoworks]

I can't say with 100% certainty, but the way it works/smells/uses energy, I believe it is a heat pump

[@timrick2]

@@Novoworks Wow!! Thanks for the FAST reply..Minutes!! : )) There's another video called my new HEAT PUMP window unit, but then he points to and says "These are the heat strips". Which would be electric. And,.. and HVAC installer makes a comment that he didn't know they exist yet, either. The poster then says, he's not sure. There's quite a difference between electric vs heat pump. THANK YOU for the resposne. : )

[@MrNiceCobra]

All heat pump units have additional resistance heat elements. when heat pump not efficient anymore( below 5F outdoor temperature typically) it will automatically start using regular resistance heat elements becoming regular space heaters.

[@timrick2]

@@MrNiceCobra Well that's more than intriesting!! Got me looking into this thinking you meant in the 'outside' unit, which made no sense to me! Then,...found out the heating elements are on the 'air handler' itselft, or the part hanging on the wall, (for anyone else reading this!). Thanks Alex, YOU taught me something NEW!! : ))

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@Novoworks Does the compressor run in heat mode?

[@hittsville]

I’m in Houston and thinking of buying a window unit. Is your garage a stand alone or it connected to your house in any way? Also what type of insulation did you use in your garage attic?

[@Novoworks]

It's part of the house, and when we built the house had the walls insulated and insulated garage doors put in. Above half the garage is a bedroom and bath, and the other half is just attic space I can get to from the garage ceiling.

[@NicoleKristine]

Just bought the 1800 unit I don’t know why the compressor keeps going to turn on stays on for about 4-5 seconds md shuts off it isn’t getting cold enough any recommendations?

[@Novoworks]

Odd, sorry to hear. Check your settings, but not much to it. Good luck

[@johnverdin6600]

Do you have any idea why my heater stopped working on my GE a/c after one winter of use but the a/c port works perfectly fine???????

[@Novoworks]

Odd... sorry to hear. If it's a heat pump, should work fine. Check with GE

[@johnverdin6600]

@Novoworks window unit with a/c and heat it was used one winter then the heat didn't work the following winter I don't understand what is the problem

[@kataclysmic4350]

Same here. My heater went out but the AC works

[@charliedaniel718]

Are you still enjoying this unit?

[@Novoworks]

Yes!

[@jeffmitts3343]

How cold does it get where u are and does it work well

[@Novoworks]

Working well for me in the Dallas area, yes. Been 106-108 for the past month, and I have it set at 72 and it keeps it there no problem.

[@brbayouestates8240]

Got an update?

[@Novoworks]

Yup... posted below 👍

[@richdiorio3650]

Does it use a lot of electricity ?

[@Novoworks]

It's been quite efficient!

[@JTFranks]

Did you get the support that goes on the outside?

[@Novoworks]

I want to say that I did... but I used the the support I had for the old unit I replaced.

[@waldo2413]

how long does it take to heat the space

[@Novoworks]

It's been on heat since it started getting cold... and even when it got "warm", not warm enough to move to AC mode. So the first day I switched it from AC to Heat it was about 61 in the garage, and it got it up to 69 in about 1.5 hours (maybe less, didn't check that often). Works surprisingly well on the heat side. 34 outside this morning, and the shop is sitting at 69 degrees

[@greginfla_1]

Can’t believe I found this video! I’m struggling with this unit or the 24,000 BTU AC only (Home Depot) Have same size garage. How did your unit do this summer it was quite warm? I am struggling, do I want that extra 6000 BTU AC and pass on the heater option. I just recently bought a 6000 W heater off of Amazon so have heat in garage (but could move this heater to my cover patio) Thanks

[@Novoworks]

This 18K unit works great for me all year round.... right now it's 102 here in the Dallas area and it's 73 in the garage, and I don't have it cranked down. Keep in mind, I do have insulated walls and garage doors, but also have 3 windows 👍

[@greginfla_1]

@@Novoworks Well the walls are insulated the garage doors are not. Do you ever open your garage doors to receive a shipment and how quickly does it cool back down?

[@Novoworks]

@@greginfla_1 - Most come in through the house, but sometime garage door is opened. I don't leave open though

[@tswvvaj1876]

That’s still expensive. Just go buy one at the store for 700 1800btu for 1000sqft

[@Novoworks]

If you say so ;)

[@jasonlaboy]

It has a heat pump though, really hard to find those in ACs that aren't portable.

[@mikeham5465]

She works fine and will keep ya warm.. but she does eat up some energy.. but u can set her or 80 and she will heat u out.. set it at 72 is nice but again guys she does use that electricity.. so only use this as a last resort.. in other words it’s cheaper to use gas to heat up got it

[@Novoworks]

Certainly in general electric heat will cost more then various gases, but not always the case. I typically keep it between 68-74 in the Winter, and 72-75 in the summer... and only see roughly $30-50 "extra" electricity costs.

[@mikeham5465]

@@Novoworks in my area electricity is more expensive than using gas .. I am in ky metro area.. Some parts of my state electricity is less expensive than gas but where I am the rider fee and usuals is more expensive to use electricity in winter

[@mikeham5465]

Thank you

[@Novoworks]

You are welcome!

[@mikeham5465]

@@Novoworks how’s it holding up just wondering.. especially the heat function thanks again

[@Novoworks]

@@mikeham5465 - Great actually. We've gotten into the high 30's, low 40's here in DFW this past week and it's keeping it around 70-74 in the garage and nice low humidity. And of course, kept it great in the summer, typically 70-75 as well.

[@mikeham5465]

@@Novoworks niccce .. can’t wait to put mine to the extreme test I’m in northern Ky it will get down to 0 it’ll be interesting to see how well it does.. when installing mine today I removed the casing for mount and realized this actually has a heat pump inside next to the compressor.. did you happen to remember seeing that ? I’d thought that this worked off of a heat strip but actually has a real heat pump the size of a soda can.. interesting

[@guynormus]

@@mikeham5465 How well has it been working for you?