Last seen: Sep 17, 2025
Image and attachment uploads have been fixed.
I've just been notified that there's an error uploading images and media to the site – I've checked it and there does appear to be an error. I have fl...
@david999 where in the UK are you based? Received a few messages from installers overnight about your case, and several think you 4way valve isn’t c...
@derek-m that thought crossed my mind while I was working on this, leading to a humorous vision where I found myself testing the device used for testi...
I know it's stressful. The good news is that at least your installers are coming out to have a look. That's usually half the battle, so hopefully they...
Perhaps that should become Samsung's slogan. We've experienced countless issues with our Samsung fridge freezer, one saga after another. Despite payin...
@ivanopinion I got a very definitive reply from Aira this morning: "The Aira Heat pump is not based on or produced by Vaillant." Black and white. S...
@guthrie are there controls and settings on the panel that might assist @david999 in tweaking his defrost timings.
@david999 our heat pump can frost over quite heavily too – that isn't the issue. It's whether your system is kicking in to defrost it. Do you know how...
As for the spacing, here’s what’s the installation manual shows:
Welcome to the forums @david999 The icing shown in the photos is normal when outdoor temperatures drop to around 3°C or below, especially in humid c...
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