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Installed many mini split systems, single and multi circuit.
My recommendation is Mitsubishi.
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Are the DIY mini splits like MrCool any good? My understanding is that the only difference is that they come pre-charged.
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I researched the MrCool units. Almost every complaint referenced terrible tech and customer service. That's a deal killer for me.
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Mr. Cool is the bottom of the barrel. I’d rather have a window unit
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My big 8.1 kilowatt unit cools the whole house at 49 Celsius...it is wanting under 5 Celsius.
I have no knowledge of what your market provides. What is your model and serial number?
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Are these units noisy? I have a buddy who has been heating with wood for as long as he has had his house (30 plus years) and now that we are getting into our 70s he is wanting to go with these type of units in his house...
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No sir. They’re extremely quiet.
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They’re extremely quiet and very efficient. The Home Depot/Amazon ones generally have [bleep] reviews, but I don’t have any personal experience with them. Never a fan of compression fitting with refrigerant and cut them out and braze the copper instead. We install and care for a lot of carrier systems- and they work well. Are the DIY mini splits like MrCool any good? My understanding is that the only difference is that they come pre-charged. All of the mini split systems I’ve installed came precharged. You may need to adjust refrigerant levels depending on the length of the line set.
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I have an LG system on my houseboat with a heat pump and three air handlers. It is 9 years old and has been on generator power for the most part. I have not had a problem.
Five years ago I put a Mr. Cool system with the heat pump in the upstairs of a second home that my kids were living in. It has two air handlers and has performed flawlessly.
Last year we installed another Mr. Cool system in that home downstairs with a heat pump and three air handlers. It has worked great since then We had duct issues (older home) and did not want to tear out the ceiling downstairs to replace them. It has worked great so far.
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There was an earlier thread on this subject and Edwin264 was very helpful. Thanks to those who know and are willing to share their experiences. We have some duct issues and we are seriously considering this type unit to achieve the zoning we want. My niece’s husband has installed several of these systems and he recommends them.
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There was an earlier thread on this subject and Edwin264 was very helpful. Thanks to those who know and are willing to share their experiences. We have some duct issues and we are seriously considering this type unit to achieve the zoning we want. My niece’s husband has installed several of these systems and he recommends them. Link, please. BP...
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My big 8.1 kilowatt unit cools the whole house at 49 Celsius...it is wanting under 5 Celsius.
I have no knowledge of what your market provides. What is your model and serial number? Apparently I have a prick of a memory. It is 7.8 kw. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/222682.jpg)
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Thanks 45_100 Anytime y’all have questions about HVAC, send me a PM. I’ll help where I can.
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My big 8.1 kilowatt unit cools the whole house at 49 Celsius...it is wanting under 5 Celsius.
I have no knowledge of what your market provides. What is your model and serial number? Apparently I have a prick of a memory. It is 7.8 kw. That’s a GL of some kind. I don’t recognize the “VGD” on the end of the model # though.
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My big 8.1 kilowatt unit cools the whole house at 49 Celsius...it is wanting under 5 Celsius.
I have no knowledge of what your market provides. What is your model and serial number? Apparently I have a prick of a memory. It is 7.8 kw. That’s a GL of some kind. I don’t recognize the “VGD” on the end of the model # though. Australia.
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Installed a Gree in 2012.......$1250 back then installed IIRC Best money I've ever spent Was a new room addition w/vaulted ceilings...south face Nearly heats main level floor Extra pot belly NG stove in basement Main furnace nearly never runs when we're home Keeps this guy & his buddies comfy all year round ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/K6Q20k1.jpg)
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My big 8.1 kilowatt unit cools the whole house at 49 Celsius...it is wanting under 5 Celsius.
I have no knowledge of what your market provides. What is your model and serial number? Apparently I have a prick of a memory. It is 7.8 kw. I tried looking your model number up and I can’t find it even in the older stuff I have access too. So I am going to assume that your equipment is not UL rated therefore it wouldn’t be sold in our market.
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I tried looking your model number up and I can’t find it even in the older stuff I have access too. So I am going to assume that your equipment is not UL rated therefore it wouldn’t be sold in our market. No idea, but it is an excellent unit and very popular here. Especially with the sparkies.
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In west central Florida, labor rates are pretty low.
Our local installers are charging $12-$1500.00 to install a mini split.
Lots of obvious variables as with any 'new' installation.
What's an average install cost in Texas?
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In my area of Texas, i’d say that’s about what we would get to install a ductless unit.
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