Most heat pumps energize this coil to move valve to align the heat pump for cooling operation, few heat pumps deenergize this coil to align the heat pump for cooling operations.
IF you're comfortable taking the power off your heat pump and removing the fan off the top of the unit you can remove the coil and install this magnet.
You know you've got the orientation correct when you hear the valve click as you slide the magnet onto the valve.
If you do not hear click reverse the magnet and try again.
replacing the valve, and recharging the heat pump - that's beyond my skill set.
But we've had AC from our heat pump for week now using this magnet as I wait for new reversing coil.
motor changes, starter relay changes, etc then you need this magnet.
If you're the kind of person that depends on service call you need this magnet - your service man may not have one or more has there's installed on someone else's heat pump that's waiting on parts. $30 for this magnet vs 7 days and counting in room.
And if you're one of those few whose heat pump reversing valve is energized for heat you may want this magnet to ensure you'll have heat from your heat pump vs from just the electric strip heaters in your unit.
If you're going to install this magnet yourself read and follow all the in the manuals that came with your HVAC unit.
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