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MRCOOL Advantage 9,000 BTU 3/4 Ton Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Expired
$593
$737.00
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Home Depot has 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.
Thanks to community member jsam88 for finding this deal.
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:
Thanks to community member jsam88 for finding this deal.
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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Found this at Homedepot's website. Add to cart to see the price. This is the non-DIY 220V version.
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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'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.
The problem with that is in some places (like small towns where I live) you are stuck with 1 option for installer for any given brand. If you are like me and you have a specific model you want installed, you are screwed if that company is not reputable or is shady (this was my case).
So I could have any installer install it ,but I only get the 10 years if I use the shady installer. No thanks.
Also, when looking, most were $3k or more installed. I could almost buy 5 of these for that cost (granted, I woudl have to pay install or install myself). So if the "name brand" have 5 year warranties and I can get 5 of thease for that price, then if any of those 5 last longer than their stated warranties, I can come out ahead. Yes, you ahve to deal with more headaches, but it's the same price.
My point is that in practice those 10 year warranties often have strings attached to them and should be inspected very carefully. Also, when you go to buy a specific model of A/C, make sure the people are giving you what you ask for. In my experience, they didn't. They were seling me a unit much much lower in quality and not telling me (and Mitsubishi themselves had no interest and helping me out with their "diamond installer")
But if you have to also vacuum out the lines then it's suddenly a professional install only, LOL.
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The problem with that is in some places (like small towns where I live) you are stuck with 1 option for installer for any given brand. If you are like me and you have a specific model you want installed, you are screwed if that company is not reputable or is shady (this was my case).
So I could have any installer install it ,but I only get the 10 years if I use the shady installer. No thanks.
Also, when looking, most were $3k or more installed. I could almost buy 5 of these for that cost (granted, I woudl have to pay install or install myself). So if the "name brand" have 5 year warranties and I can get 5 of thease for that price, then if any of those 5 last longer than their stated warranties, I can come out ahead. Yes, you ahve to deal with more headaches, but it's the same price.
My point is that in practice those 10 year warranties often have strings attached to them and should be inspected very carefully. Also, when you go to buy a specific model of A/C, make sure the people are giving you what you ask for. In my experience, they didn't. They were seling me a unit much much lower in quality and not telling me (and Mitsubishi themselves had no interest and helping me out with their "diamond installer")
I see your point and Mitsubishi is one that requires an authorized dealer for the 10 year warranty but some manufacturers don't.
Ive dealt with warranty calls many times and there's a reason this unit has a one year warranty and it's because they've seen enough failures between year one and two that it became a problem and they were losing money.
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.
HVAC contractor here
They have enough work installing equipment that they furnish. We don't want to install customer supplied equipment. We have distributors that we have been working with for years and often have signed distributor agreements with. We know the warranty process and we are familiar with the equipment.
If we agree to install your equipment, and you didn't buy the right size or the equipment doesn't work well, you'll tell everyone you know that (insert company name here) did a crap job for you and you would never recommend them. We can't remedy the situation because YOU bought the equipment online and you WILL have difficulty with warranty fulfillment.
So there is really no upside for us. We would rather continue installing equipment that we have control of every step of the way. It is how we protect out livelihoods.
But if you have to also vacuum out the lines then it's suddenly a professional install only, LOL.
A vacuum pump and gauges aren't difficult, just different.
I watched the video about the MRCOOL system, and they just have you open the lines with no vacuuming, and leave the extra lineset coiled up vertically. Now that's an LOL.
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to direct the water elsewhere. It'd may be handy to have a (after the pump) nipple
for attaching a small tube.
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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.
But yeah, from what you describe, it sounds like that ac is too big.
I live in a super dry climate so it's not an issue other than cycling more often.
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