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MRCOOL Advantage 3rd Gen 9,000 BTU 3/4 Ton Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump (A-09-HP-230B) on sale for
$592.76 (price shown in cart). Select free ship to store pickup where available to save on shipping.
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Please Note: This system is meant to be installed by a HVAC technician. Refer to the product page and forum thread for additional details and discussion.
Key Features:- New 3rd generation advantage systems includes SmartHVAC Wi-Fi control module with improved setup and enhanced functionality for Apple and Android smart devices; works with Amazon Alexa; works with Google Assistant
- Installation by a licensed professional required where applicable
- 1-year compressor, 2-year parts and 1-year remote warranty when registered and when installed by a licensed professional
- R-410A environmentally friendly refrigerant
- Sleep mode, louver position memory, gold fin anti-corrosion and auto restart functions
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The main issue that I have with them is that their temperature control/regulation is messed up and the company won't do anything about it in terms of warranty support. If I set one to heat mode and set the temperature setting to a given temp like 72 degrees, the heat starts blasting, and continues heating up until the room is well over 100; it NEVER stops when it's on heating mode-- whether it's set to a temperature the standard way, or with the "follow me" mode on the remote.
When it's in A/C mode or Auto (which uses either A/C or heat as needed) the temperature regulation is extremely poor, when set to 72, the room will vary between 60 and 80.
There are also various more minor issues: the manual contains multiple errors, such as the hole cutout template is wrong for this model etc etc, the wiring diagram was wrong in the manual, and the wiring terminal label sticker was missing from both of my outdoor condensor units. All of these things just point to poor english language technical support from the company.
They don't stand by offering any meaningful warranty support to licensed contractors, and they openly state that homeowners/handyman installers won't get warranty support at all.
After a couple phone calls or emails, they promise to have their tech guys get back in touch, but you never hear from them again.
In the interest of fairness, there are several pros for these models though:
-These units are pretty easy to install (other than relatively minor issues with the manual and wiring diagrams) Also if you're not experience with cutting and brazing the refrigerant lines, then you'll likely wind up with an unsightly coil of extra line somewhere.
-They are QUIET. I don't have a decibel meter, but they are drastically quieter than any window unit or household central A/C that I have heard
- They are quite efficient compared to central A/C units or window/portable units
I hoped that these units could be an economical alternative to higher end brands, but while their mechanical performance is apparently quite good; they are quiet, powerful, and efficient-- the numerous electronic issues make this models a poor choice IME
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I guess I can't blame them. If I had the choice of making the same amount of money doing occasional work or steady work, I guess I would choose the former too. Why competition among contractors doesn't bring prices down, I can't explain. Like I say, It's weird.
I guess you have to pay up, become good friends with an HVAC contractor, stick with window air conditioners, or do the work yourself. At least you have some options.
I guess I can't blame them. If I had the choice of making the same amount of money doing occasional work or steady work, I guess I would choose the former too. Why competition among contractors doesn't bring prices down, I can't explain. Like I say, It's weird.
I guess you have to pay up, become good friends with an HVAC contractor, stick with window air conditioners, or do the work yourself. At least you have some options.
The only possible differences is the quality of the install. Pioneer Mini Split markets their products as DIY systems (without precharged lines) so they will give you support if you run into trouble and will also warranty the units. Mr. Cool however makes big money on their precharged lines, so they won't warranty DIY installs. However, if you're already familiar with installs or know someone who is, you have nothing to worry about because the hardware is exactly the same. Lots of install videos on YouTube too.
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It is very quiet in sleep mode, and in non-sleep mode it's mostly fan noise, you can barely hear the compressor.
Probably because just like their linear refrigerator compressors it has quit working.
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Lol, experience? As an HVAC tech, I can tell you with YouTube, you dont need experience anymore..
Plus you can buy a vacuum pump for like $60 on Amazon. I know, I bought one as a back up and if works just as well as my two stage pump. Might not last as long but it works.
It depends. Residential guys are crooks. But in all fairness, I also do photography and what is the same in photography and HVAC is the cost of rhe tools.
I have 60k in photography equipment and years of experience, and you want to pay $500 for a wedding? Go pay your $500 and see what you get.
Same thing with HVAC.... Go pay that cheap person and see what happens.
I have redone work in both fields multiple times because people always want to go with the cheapest.
The main issue that I have with them is that their temperature control/regulation is messed up and the company won't do anything about it in terms of warranty support. If I set one to heat mode and set the temperature setting to a given temp like 72 degrees, the heat starts blasting, and continues heating up until the room is well over 100; it NEVER stops when it's on heating mode-- whether it's set to a temperature the standard way, or with the "follow me" mode on the remote.
When it's in A/C mode or Auto (which uses either A/C or heat as needed) the temperature regulation is extremely poor, when set to 72, the room will vary between 60 and 80.
There are also various more minor issues: the manual contains multiple errors, such as the hole cutout template is wrong for this model etc etc, the wiring diagram was wrong in the manual, and the wiring terminal label sticker was missing from both of my outdoor condensor units. All of these things just point to poor english language technical support from the company.
They don't stand by offering any meaningful warranty support to licensed contractors, and they openly state that homeowners/handyman installers won't get warranty support at all.
After a couple phone calls or emails, they promise to have their tech guys get back in touch, but you never hear from them again.
In the interest of fairness, there are several pros for these models though:
-These units are pretty easy to install (other than relatively minor issues with the manual and wiring diagrams) Also if you're not experience with cutting and brazing the refrigerant lines, then you'll likely wind up with an unsightly coil of extra line somewhere.
-They are QUIET. I don't have a decibel meter, but they are drastically quieter than any window unit or household central A/C that I have heard
- They are quite efficient compared to central A/C units or window/portable units
I hoped that these units could be an economical alternative to higher end brands, but while their mechanical performance is apparently quite good; they are quiet, powerful, and efficient-- the numerous electronic issues make this models a poor choice IME
I have cooper and hunter units and I also noticed that temperature regulation was not good. I purchased some flair thermostats and they keep the temperature within a degree. The flair app is also really good. Can't recommend them enough.
The only possible differences is the quality of the install. Pioneer Mini Split markets their products as DIY systems (without precharged lines) so they will give you support if you run into trouble and will also warranty the units. Mr. Cool however makes big money on their precharged lines, so they won't warranty DIY installs. However, if you're already familiar with installs or know someone who is, you have nothing to worry about because the hardware is exactly the same. Lots of install videos on YouTube too.
I have a Mr Cool DIY 36k, and it is fantastic. It heats and cools an entire 1800 sq ft 3 bed two bath home with ease. They do warranty DIY very well. They replaced the entire outdoor unit without hassle when I had an issue with a damaged wire. I don't know why you say they don't warranty DIY units when they do.
Obviously its not that same ball park price wise but that's what it sounds like.
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I've also been told that if you live in a humid area (like I do), overbuying a unit will cool it, but it won't remove as much humidity meaning it won't "feel" as cold.
I'm not an hvac tech, but I have been told by mutliple techs that the above is true. They actually would have likely benefitted more by selling me bigger units, but didn't because of the reasons above. One even refused to sell me a mini-split by stating my office (11.5x13) was too small for one and he didn't want to be responsible for the eventual moisture damage from the humidity.