Replace Intertherm with Goodman?

[jackofalltrades]

I have an Intertherm 2.5 ton heat pump that is 13 years old. I replaced the evaporator 3 years ago due to a leak, and now the system is low of gas again. Had a tech come out Thursday and check and fill system, it was not as low as I had seen it before when the evaporator leaked, but it still didn't get as cold at the evaporator as it should, even with the freon temp/press. looking good. It cooled the house one day, froze up the next, defrosted and now it has virtually no gas in it, won't cool any. I don't want to spend any more money on this unit, and am looking at replacing it with a Goodman as that is what the guy who services my unit sells. has anyone done this? Is it hard to put a standard air handler in place of the modular home Style unit? I don't mind doing some carpenter work to get room needed for a little larger unit, but don't want to replace duct work under floor, just want to set a new handler on top and go. I'm open to all you people have to say, if you want more specifics, just ask. Thanks

[Robert]

Hi,

The main thing is that the blower motor MUST be one designated for MH units/ducts.

Now, if you want to just go with the outside condensing unit and inside A-Coil, if it fits your furnace/air handler, all is good.

However, if you wish to replace ALL, the blower has to be for MH ducts.


That's where you can run into problems.


Have you considered a Goodman Packaged Heat Pump ? I "believe" they have them for MH's.


Thanks,
Robert

[jackofalltrades]

What is different about mobile home ducts? I read somewhere about different static pressure, Would an air handler with variable blower speed be compatible by matching speed/CFM to mobile home duct? Thanks

[Robert]

Hi,

The problem is trying to match one to the MH duct. I won't say you can't and also won't say you can.

Best decision is getting a motor "designated" for MH use and either a unit with that or compatible for it.


Thanks,
Robert