Hello,
I've got a HEIL heat pump (details below) that keeps blowing the circuit breaker. I replaced the 60A dual breaker today. I've tried having the unit controlled to "Off" and turn the breaker on, wait 5 minutes, then turn it to "Heat". The "Aux Heat" light flashes on for a second, then the circuit breaker trips.
Thursday we had a local HVAC shop replace the defrost sensor. The tech told my wife that also there was a valve that was sticking (reversing valve?), and showed her where to gently tap it where it might jostle it enough to work again. He said it would be around $800 (installed) to replace this part.
Is this unit worth the repair, or am I facing going to a new unit?
The details of the unit are: HEIL Heating and Cooling Products Date of Manufacture Apr 05, '93 Mfg # NPG5036AKB3 Style # 36PHB-000088ZR Model # PH5036AKB3
Thanks,
Ken