This is some great dialog. In my typical AC use, I am just grateful to get a little relief from the heat. I dont plan on ever running the AC for hours on end or even enough where it cycles on and off. Eco mode was just a quick test. In reality, I would keep eco mode off. In response to the other input about manufacturers including a soft start system from the factory, looking at my unit, that system is not present. All there is is a run capacitor. I was just completely surprised that the 2200i in combination with the supco had the ability to start and run a 15k unit in moderate heat at elevation.