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Dirtbags77's avatar
Dirtbags77
Explorer
Sep 22, 2016

Roof A/c

I have an appointment to get a 15,000 roof ac checked tomorrow. I think it is losing freon which will require a new one. I am considering a possible Heat Pump or at least new ac with heat strips. My question is, do heat strips really do any good in 20 - 30 degree weather. I know a Heat Pump will work fine but I am not sure it will justify the additional cost including a new thermostat. Thanks for any help.
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  • J-Rooster's avatar
    J-Rooster
    Explorer
    Sep 22, 2016
    I have a large basement heat pump in my RV and it stops heating at 33* then, I have to turn the furnace on if it's really cold or use a small portable heater.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Sep 22, 2016
    I use my roof top heat pump every Winter but it only works down to about 32 degrees. Other than that limitation, it works great to cool and to heat our coach.
    I have a portable heat pump that I also use inside the RV that we have used in sub-zero temps. It uses less amps than a resistance type heater.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Sep 22, 2016
    forget the heat strips. use a $18 ceramic cube from walmart instead. I have heat pumps in my houses. hate them.
    bumpy

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