CURB TO ELBOW CONVERSION-AC REPLACEMENT PHOENIX ARIZONA 14 SEER DAY AND NIGHT HEAT PUMP PHOENIX

[@Straycurrent]

Nice work. I never knew what factors play into the decision to use elbow instead of curb, so thanks for the explanation. Congratulations on 1K+ subscribers!

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

You're welcome! I definitely think that contractors are doing themselves a disservice by not looking into switching to an elbow every time if possible

[@andreeriner811]

I’m just courteous, I love doing it that way, but how do you know the roof where you set the unit can handle the weight.

[@andreeriner811]

I turned down a roof curb jod recently I didn’t want to fool with the roof curb. But I would have love to have done it if I had done it the way you did. I like that. I replaces a wall hung unit with a package unit one time and that’s basically how I did it. It hadn’t occurred to me to do what you did on the roof job. Again, I like that.

[@archstanton9703]

What brand of package heat pump for a roof is most reliable for southern AZ? For a package 3.5 ton package heat pump, we’ve been quoted American Standard, Day and Night, Rheem, Ruud, Trane, and York? The Trane dealer wants to install a curb and the American Standard guy wants to install a new air return instead of using the existing return air that flows through the sheetrock walls; these two were much more expensive than the rest. After watching your video, we won’t let anyone install a curb. Any tips would be appreciated be appreciated.

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

Trane or Day are my recommendations for value and Bosch is my recommendation for a premier system. Can't comment on there estimates since I don't know what's involved or your current set up but 95% of the time I don't recommend curbs

[@archstanton9703]

The Bosch inverter heat pump sounds like it a great idea, especially when it gets cold and our heat pump would stop blowing out warm air, but being made in China and finding parts if it breaks down is a deal killer. I’ve been told that Trane is more complicated to repair, so labor costs more even if parts are under warranty. I like the design of the Trane package units and some people swear by them. Maybe an ICP product is the way to go. Thanks for the reply and have a good one!

[@kyliemack5241]

Does anything sit inside the elbow the moves/function? I just changed some air filters, we have two returns. We have the heat turning on now and we keep hearing a taping noise. When we remove the hall filter it stops when I removed the bedroom one which is branched off from it I assume. it still makes those noise if I remove the other one. I went in the roof and could hear it from the elbow but the AC unit wasn't making abnormal noises. Can you point me in the direction into a diagram how these conect and if there is anything between the unit and the filter that might make this noise?

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

typically there is nothing inside of the return and the noise issue you have sounds like "static pressure". Try looking into that first.

[@oscarMartinez-lu6gk]

Were you located

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

Maricopa and yavapai counties

[@davidnull5590]

How are you going to insulate it? Phoenix gets hot, especially in the sun.

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

are you referring to the ductwork? the elbow is Insulated on the inside from the manufacturer with black insulation, the unit itself is also insulated inside.

[@davidnull5590]

@@themoderntradesmen9352 ok. The video didn't show the elbow.

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

@@davidnull5590 I think if you watch it again there's a point where you can see it upside down and look inside.

[@nikkirodriguez3150]

If the wrong curb was installed what would happen?

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

because curbs are much thicker to withstand the weight they are not very easily modified. You would pretty much have to order a new curb if it's way off

[@studyallthetimeallthetime8473]

I'm headed to AZ is RSI a good school? Thanks for sharing!!!

[@themoderntradesmen9352]

I've heard it's a good school but since I did the apprenticeship route and got 99% of my training on the job I wouldn't know first hand. I've got a video on whether you should go to school or not. check it out and lmk what you think