Brand New ACiQ Was DEAD Out of the Box… But We Saved the Install SAME DAY!

A brand new 3 Ton ACiQ Extreme+ Communicating Dual Fuel Heat Pump System… dead out of the box? In this uncut Mikey Pipes HVAC replacement video, we remove a badly mismatched Coleman / American Standard-Trane 3 and 5 ton system and install a new ACiQ 36,000 BTU Extreme+ communicating inverter heat pump system on Long Island, NY. The outdoor unit was mounted, the line set was modified, the electrical was cleaned up, the system was pressure tested, evacuated, and ready to fire up… but then we hit an EH3 indoor fan speed / blower communication error. This is where being an ACiQ Gold Dealer matters. Because we stock parts, understand the equipment, and have direct dealer support, this homeowner still had working air conditioning the same day. ACiQ tech support diagnosed the issue, confirmed the board problem, and we were able to swap the power/control board assembly and complete the job. This video is for both homeowners and HVAC contractors. Homeowners: this is why choosing the right contractor matters. HVAC techs: this is why standardizing equipment, stocking critical parts, and knowing your product line can save the day. In this video: Replacing a mismatched 3 ton / 5 ton HVAC system Installing a 3 Ton ACiQ Extreme+ communicating heat pump Dual fuel HVAC setup Wall-mounted side discharge inverter heat pump Line set modifications with flare connections and ZoomLock Nitrogen pressure test and deep vacuum Real-world ACiQ troubleshooting EH3 error code diagnosis Same-day repair with stocked ACiQ parts Why Mikey Pipes installs ACiQ Want to become an ACiQ dealer? Sign up here and mention Mikey Pipes for the dealer bonus: aciq.com/mikeypipes Need plumbing, heating, cooling, or HVAC service on Long Island? Pipe Doctor Home Services Serving Queens, Nassau County, and Western Suffolk County, NY Call/Text: 516-348-6300 Website: pipedoc.net Support Mikey Pipes Philanthropy: 100% of proceeds go toward providing free or low-cost plumbing, heating, and cooling services for people in need. Donation payment addresses: Zelle: [email protected] PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @PipeDoctor POSTERS ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser. Subscribe for real-world HVAC installs, service calls, troubleshooting, plumbing, heating, cooling, ACiQ installs, and unfiltered trade education from Mikey Pipes. Chapters 0:00 Brand New ACiQ Install — But There’s a Problem 1:10 Replacing a Mismatched 3 Ton / 5 Ton System 3:00 ACiQ Extreme+ Outdoor Unit Overview 5:45 Removing the Old 5 Ton Condenser 8:30 Mikey Pipes Power Management / Surge Protection 13:20 Wall Mount Bracket Setup 18:10 Mounting the ACiQ Outdoor Unit 23:30 Line Set Modifications Begin 29:00 Electrical Whip and Field Wiring 35:00 Why Standardized HVAC Installs Matter 40:20 Flaring, Torque Specs, and Line Set Details 47:00 Indoor Air Handler Work Begins 54:30 Communication Wire and ACiQ Dealer Talk 1:00:00 Nitrogen Test and Vacuum Setup 1:06:30 Appion vs. AccuTools Vacuum Hose Comparison 1:12:30 Opening the Service Valves 1:17:00 Startup Begins 1:20:00 EH3 Error — Indoor Fan Speed Out of Control 1:24:00 ACiQ Tech Support Diagnoses the Problem 1:29:00 Stocked Parts Save the Install 1:32:30 System Running — 11 Amps for 3 Tons 1:34:20 Final Thoughts and Dealer Signup Hashtags #ACiQ #MikeyPipes #HVAC