Replacing Roof Top A/C units
We're doing a major renovation of our 10 year old National MH this year, (roof work, slide seals and paint) and I'm thinking about replacing both Duo-Therm A/C units only because they are 10 years old...
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I can not comment on DuoTherm but I will comment on a replacement I did last summer... One of my Carrier Air V's died due to bad workmanship, alas, 7 years old so no warranty even under Uniform Commercial Code.
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I replaced a 13,500 BTU Carrier with a 15,000 BTU Advent, This is a direct replacement for the rooftop unit and did not require replacing the rest of the unit, it still uses the same controls. One slight mod (included with the kit) took about 2 minutes to complete.
The Original 2005 Carrier Air V drew 13.5 Amps running
The new, 11% more cool Advent draws ..... 13.5 amps running
11% more cool, same energy use..
So I support your plan to upgrade.
HOWEVER.. I'd not do it till it's needed.
Back to topic.
I replaced a 13,500 BTU Carrier with a 15,000 BTU Advent, This is a direct replacement for the rooftop unit and did not require replacing the rest of the unit, it still uses the same controls. One slight mod (included with the kit) took about 2 minutes to complete.
The Original 2005 Carrier Air V drew 13.5 Amps running
The new, 11% more cool Advent draws ..... 13.5 amps running
11% more cool, same energy use..
So I support your plan to upgrade.
HOWEVER.. I'd not do it till it's needed.
