[Thick8]

I'm not confident that my installer properly chose the correct fan speeds for my system. After reading through the installation manual it seems that this is a scientific process. I do know that he didn't use any test equipment when selecting what fan speeds to choose. From what I've been reading on the web, this is pretty important. I was thinking about having one of the local contractors come out to check it. What would be considered a reasonable cost for this service? It's a Carrier gas pack package unit with unrestricted access.
Thanks.

 

[roughneck]

Cost can be a very regional subject, but a couple hours labor should be the minimum expected.
Heat rise, static pressure, TESP, input and manifold gas pressure, and clocking the gas meter should be done.
Commissioning is VERY important to determining how well the unit performs and operates.
Just imagine, instead of Ford selling a whole car to a dealer they sold the parts. And the tech put it together without checking things like tire pressure, oil level or any other critical measurement. Wouldn’t run to well, would it?
The trade is suffering greatly from a lack of skilled talent these days. Most times guys want to, or are forced to, speed through things with little regard to details and measurements.

 

[lenaitch]

I had a similar problem with a new furnace installed last spring. Heat speeds were fine but when it came time for a/c, the fan would blow the cat down the stairs. They came by and adjusted it no charge. As far as I'm concerned (and they obviously felt the same way) it's part of the commissioning process. The tech grizzled about the installer not doing his job. I don't really care, they made it right. If it's a recent install, give them a call.

 

[user_12345a]

I'm not confident that my installer properly chose the correct fan speeds for my system. After reading through the installation manual it seems that this is a scientific process. I do know that he didn't use any test equipment when selecting what fan speeds to choose. From what I've been reading on the web, this is pretty important. I was thinking about having one of the local contractors come out to check it. What would be considered a reasonable cost for this service? It's a Carrier gas pack package unit with unrestricted access.
Thanks.

If your furnace has a fully featured variable speed blower, heating speed adjustments should not be necessary as it automatically compensates for duct pressure.

With a gas pack, the a/c size is known so it should ship set correctly as well for the tonnage of cooling.

This is not to say performance shouldn't be verified.

Other blower motor types need to be manually set up.