MICRO-AIR EasyStart FLEX 398 - Bluetooth Soft Start Kit for Home Air Conditioner, RV & Commercial Use, Works with Generators, Reduces Power Surge, Efficient Start-Up - Up to 6 Tons

I run two geothermal heat pumps - one 6 tonne and the other is 3 tonne. No more harsh startup sounds or light flickers on startup. On first startup in learn mode saw 66% reduction in startup current.

Bought this several years ago cause wanted to put a soft start on ac for a generator use. Saw this on a YouTube video had good reviews and install was easy. So for the last couple years I had it on my ac. No issues so far and the ac start up is a lot quieter and hopefully less wear on compressor. It’s Bluetooth so I get feed back on my ac unit and if I ever need help can call the company and see what the issue is. But so far it’s been good.

Install it myself. There’s a couple of really good videos on YouTube on how to install it. It works absolutely great. Took my start up amperage till like 33. Don’t know what it was before and the app with the blue tooth connection works great as well definitely worth the money

Very easy to install if you're a little handy. Instructions are clear and they have your brand of compressor on their web page. Study the wiring diagram carefully and put some planning into where you will mount the device. Before installing, my Lenox compressor sounded like a truck with bad brakes sometimes when it started. Once I installed this, it became very quiet. With no spike in amps to start the compressor, I'm getting ready to run my HVAC off of whole-house battery backup, one step at a time. I was confused about how I could not access bluetooth when it was not running so I called customer support. A real person answered and explained to me that once the compressor stops running, the device is powered down and bluetooth is not available. This was terrific customer service!

Very pleased! I do suggest changing your capacitor when you add anything like this to your HVAC system. They do go bad just like light bulbs or batteries as an example. Also make sure all connections are secure as this will cause failure on many components. Installation ease will vary on units. Following the instructions is a must. If you’re not sure have a licensed electrician/HVAC technician do this for you. My 4 ton unit had a 98 amp inrush, now after it’s 26 amp after EasyStart learning curve (chose to do the 7 starts). This is an efficient energy savings. Had no problems with my Heat pump prior to installation of the EasyStart except with my 13000 watt generator. The generator will now start my system from eco mode. Size of the EasyStart forced me to mount externally. If you mount it with screws, exercise caution so you don’t drill or run a screw into any components behind it. Please don’t add this to your unit if you have a problem as this is a start assist device. It will probably help to some degree but can’t fix preexisting problems and will have the potential to damage your EasyStart. When the unit starts now on commercial power, I have no flickering lights in my house (been that way since it was installed). Slightly lowered my running amps. So, between inrush and running amps I believe it’s a good value for the money. Take amperage readings before and after to see for yourself. Downloaded the app and compared its readings to Fluke meter. Pretty much spot on. Time will tell the rest. Hope this helps with your decision to purchase.