I have readthat the pioneer will freez up in the winter. Does it have a defroster built in or will it actually freez up
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Well, you have heard something that is completely wrong. Some people says things without knowing what they are saying. Pioneer has an sophisticated defrosting system. Just like every other well known brand heat pump in the market, it will automatically start defrosting mode when it feels ice build up on the coil based on a sophisticated set of instructions in its operating logic.
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This one has a built in defrost. The indoor and outdoor fan stop running when defrosting (cooling and heating models only). From the user manual: "Frost may be generated on the outdoor unit during heat cycle when outdoor temperature is low and humidity is high resulting in lower heating efficiency of the air conditioner. ". I live in northeast Texas and its a rather mild climate so heat pumps work well.
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Not sure. I will know this winter. I assume the best thing to do is keep it out of the sun and weather. A small amount of rv antifreeze w I'll keep any water from freezing.
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Mine did not make it through the winter... I am looking for a new one too. Who would have thought it would be so hard. The one I ordered did not work :( I will post back here if I find one that works (or to see if someone suggests one.
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Dan did a great job of answering your question. Keep an eye othe temp.....there are times I still need to add snow to keep it around 80
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Yes. I've gotten it dirty in the hitch receiver & no problem with that. It doesn't like cold or frost though. No signal several mornings at freezing temps.
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Since I installed mine our winter low temp got down to single digits and no problems. However, mine is installed under the roof eave, so it can't get wet. I imagine if you had to install it out in the weather that ice and snow would interfere with it's operation. I think it is a strong deterrent, as our visitors almost always comment on it whether they arrive day or night.
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yes. the condensation from the air freezes on the condenser coils. it has to heat up to defrost when the condenser coils are frosted over.
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just fill with gas and go. remember it,s like your car, you have to check and change oil. starts right up, really throws the snow! it pulls itself somewhat with the auger, but if you have to pull it around, it,s on the heavy side. good machine!! (i,m a woman)
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The only way I know if the deicer is working is if there is ice formed all the way around it, I wiggle the cord and if it is floating freely, it is working. The heat is on the underside so there really is no other way that I know to check it. Just don't let snow build up on it as it make cock sideways or sink.
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Yes, very pleased. Handles the snow great. Feels sturdy also. Can drain the oil by just pushing the handle down so the unit tilts back. Don't have to flip over.
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Just for clarification. They refer to it as an "auger propelled drive system". It moves through the snow with very little effort.
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David Ihad 2 inches of snow this year and it handled it well as far as the heater it did not melt the snow off of it but it took little effort to knock the snow off with a broom,it slid off very easily. we had temps here down in the teens (north central texas) and we used a radiator heater and a heat lamp and all of the plants we had survived. I hope this was of some help. Curtis G. meridian,tx
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The remote looks different. I bought my unit 2 years ago. If you live in colder weather you probably want a unit that has a defroster. These units without a defroster freeze up at around 34 degrees when you run the heater/heat pump.
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not in freezing climate should be taken in in winter warranty yes go to web site it will tell you about it
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I had no issues with snow drifts and unit is still in fine shape. The largest open area (the top) is covered and I was advised not to fully encase a unit for possible problems with moisture when no air circulates. In short, I am very happy with this cover.
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We have been very happy with ours. We bought it this fall & have used it with great success all winter!!
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Hi Victor, were you able to get the Heat problem with your pioneer fixed? My heat pump does not work either and i wanted to see whether you were able to solve the problem. Thanks in anticipation of your response