Flickering Lights When AC Starts? ICM870 Soft Start Saves Money Watch Step by Install Guide

Save Money & Protect Your Central A/C Compressor - Step by Step Install Guide ICM870 16A. This video is for educational purposes only.
⚠️Do not attempt to install this product if you are not qualified and/or trained working with HVAC-R equipment.⚠️

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[heatpump]

That’s interesting, in Great Britain and Europe we generally have a soft start built into the units on single phase.great vid again Mikey

[acmm]

The inrush amps on start up only lasts for seconds so the savings in electric is minimal and pay pack for this device would be very long. However, I do believe the compressor lifespan can increase with the use of a soft start.

[tonyinmo]

Mikey I see you've changed. Your tune on soft starts last time I watched. You, you said they were a hockey Puck and threw one away if you took it off the homeowner's air conditioner. Good to see you coming around to reality Putting the right soft start on the unit. The first place is always a good place to start. Especially if you're using off grid power like a Tesla wall.

[OP-fdlh]

I am not DIY confident to do this but am going to contact my HVAC company about it.
With my last HVAC unit, it had a string of compressor issues. After watching your video today, I am sure my current compressor will last longer with this technology add-on.
Thank you sir.

[Aleyna-qjnr]

It's great that the description provides links to the different soft start options on Amazon

[kymoonrunner]

I installed a MicroAir easy start on my 4 ton A/C it was around 72 LRA before and now it’s starts at around 25 to 30 amps…..my Predator 9500 generator has no problems starting and running it

[packatak]

My local tech recommended adding one to my 3 yo unit this year.
We’ve had a very warm summer so far. Warmer than last year. Yet my electric bill is better!!
I think it was well worth it.

[AndrewTa]

Mike - you know this isn’t saving any energy from a $$ standpoint. Mad love but keep it real!

[Matts_Crafty]

Hey Hey Wadyadoin!!!! Dats da low voltage haaahaaa! Tell you what though Peter Pan will soon be the man, that young man is like a sponge. Good video Mike I put on of these in my neighbors unit due to his home having battery back up and needed less startup draw, was amazed how well it worked... Many homes out here have solar with battery backup and this device is a must have...

[sulesaafwef]

The ICM -A Soft Start seems like the right choice for larger systems

[TheGgin]

Very Nice - For specific power and start up sounds on Scroll, I love these soft starters over hard starter (yes there is cost difference!). I been running the Copeland SecureStart as a test since 2015, when Copeland introduced them at one fo their classes. Agreed, no more light flickering and it's been a while, but I thought the SecureStart had a lower starting current. It was closer to the run amps, but int's been 8 years since I checked. Have to checkout the ICM version sometime. Thank you for posting.

[daved]

This IS the definitive product! Especially for Hot Climates.

[antoniosagamuccio]

I just recently installed one of these on my 2.5 ton Lenox condenser, for a couple of reasons. It had just reached it's 5th birthday and thus the end of the extended top to bottom warranty, and I like that, theoretically, this could extend the life of the compressor. This can only be proven with time though. My number one reason was I did not want to have to buy an oversized generator just to handle the momentary inrush of the condenser (my only 240 volt load) and the wasted money that would entail, in both cost of generator and fuel to have an extra 4KW for 0.1% of the time just to start the AC.

Hey Mikey, I'm not positive, but I don't recall you mentioning shorting the caps after disconnecting power and before touching any wires.

[Curmudgeon]

Thank you so much. Yours was the first video I found with the 2 capacitors like my system. You saved me a pricey install.

[Fantasma]

I'm definitely considering installing a soft start in my RV now

[DaddyDubski]

What's the advantage of using one of these as opposed to a regular hard start kit?

[Standing_Wolf]

Good luck getting the ICM32. I ordered it for about a month or more. They said I would get it on the 19th of September. They took my money after they took my money. They sent me an email telling me I won't get it till mid-December. I am sure if I call to cancel the order. They will probably return my money in December. Also before I ordered. I wasn't sure of the 16 or 32. So I called. I was not able to get any support. A voice mail would come on and tell me that all support people were not there. Then it would tell me that the mailbox was full. Then would hang up on me. SO BEWARE BEFORE YOU BUY FROM

[williamserver]

I'd like to see the startup amps with a regular hardstart to compare. Great video.

[hackerpubg]

I'll definitely consider getting a soft start to save money on my AC compressor

[vahapcoban]

A waterproof storage bin is always a good investment for any DIYer