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Xringer · 12-06-18, 10:00 PM

I've got a new fan motor to install in the indoor unit. It's been making noise like it was going to die soon. For a few years now!
In order to make the new motor last longer, I wanted to hack the indoor unit,
and somehow turn off the fan motor, when the system was in idle mode.
Then, I looked for an easier method of shutting down the system,
and avoiding that 24-7-365ish fan motor, slowly burning it's bearings..

Now trying the Sensibo. It seems to work pretty well for over-night use.
I'm trying to get the best sensor location and temperature limits worked out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MU2YSR4/

My offspring's family moved to a new home that has oil heat upstairs,
and a nice 12k mini-split in the basement. (TV room / rec room).
They are also trying a Sensibo to control the minimum heat in the basement.
Since their new model Mini-split has the same old indoor fan more running, until the system has been turned off.
I'm not sure if they will even need to have the M/S on, since the oil burner's waste heat keeps it nice down there..
However, once we get down in the single digits for a few days..
That Sensibo might come in very handy..

12-06-18, 10:00 PM	#1
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Sensibo use on Sanyo 24KHS72 I've got a new fan motor to install in the indoor unit. It's been making noise like it was going to die soon. For a few years now! In order to make the new motor last longer, I wanted to hack the indoor unit, and somehow turn off the fan motor, when the system was in idle mode. Then, I looked for an easier method of shutting down the system, and avoiding that 24-7-365ish fan motor, slowly burning it's bearings.. Now trying the Sensibo. It seems to work pretty well for over-night use. I'm trying to get the best sensor location and temperature limits worked out. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MU2YSR4/ My offspring's family moved to a new home that has oil heat upstairs, and a nice 12k mini-split in the basement. (TV room / rec room). They are also trying a Sensibo to control the minimum heat in the basement. Since their new model Mini-split has the same old indoor fan more running, until the system has been turned off. I'm not sure if they will even need to have the M/S on, since the oil burner's waste heat keeps it nice down there.. However, once we get down in the single digits for a few days.. That Sensibo might come in very handy.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..