So like I said- builder grade. If you had a company come in to install a system, you can pick from many options and features, like multi stage pumps, variable speed fans, etc. the base models from these companies are “builder grade” because it’s basically the cheapest model they can install in 100 houses they’re building. You can look up your system specs online and also see what other similar models are in the product line. You dont need the most expensive system to have good cold weather performance, but you may not get it on the cheapest model.
If it’s that specific that it happens at an exact temperature, it sounds like an intentional “fuck you” switch on that model disabling it and not an actual physical limitation.
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I left a comment deeper, but here’s a link for those that didn’t see: https://learnmetrics.com/best-heat-pumps-for-cold-climates/
Heat pumps can go way below 0, you probably just don’t have a very good/new one.
While there are many without a new heat pump, that wont be true over the next 10-20 years as people have to replace their aging units.
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So like I said- builder grade. If you had a company come in to install a system, you can pick from many options and features, like multi stage pumps, variable speed fans, etc. the base models from these companies are “builder grade” because it’s basically the cheapest model they can install in 100 houses they’re building. You can look up your system specs online and also see what other similar models are in the product line. You dont need the most expensive system to have good cold weather performance, but you may not get it on the cheapest model.
Must be a shit model then 🤷
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If it’s that specific that it happens at an exact temperature, it sounds like an intentional “fuck you” switch on that model disabling it and not an actual physical limitation.
That’s the lock out temp, you probably have a cheaper/builder-grade heat pump.
https://learnmetrics.com/best-heat-pumps-for-cold-climates/
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https://youtu.be/7J52mDjZzto?si=Zq54ETQmcchD37uc
This guy does a great job explaining how they work and the temperature issue you have
Can’t believe it took this long for someone to pull out the @[email protected] link.
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