Costco Members: MRCOOL DIY 24K BTU Mini-Split Wi-Fi Air Conditioner & Heat Pump

RyanL

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Quote from 65fastback22

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Home Depot sells the same brand I posted, for one. For two, you apparently don't know that there's only like 2 or 3 manufacturers that make all of them anyhow. They just have different brands slapped on em.

For three, good luck when it breaks down like the other guy was saying. And for four, you never answered the most important question people were asking, is it DIY like this one is...

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indi00

Jun 17, 2021 12:18 AM

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Installed the DIY 24K Mr. Cool unit from Costco 2 months ago.

Setting the A/C setting at 62F (full blast), the unit pulls appx 2KW of electricity. This is by observing the meter and turning the system on and off wirelessly.

Works great in cooling our master bedroom.

Bought romex and breaker box to wire this thing, but ended up splicing off the A/C unit that this heat pump sit next to.

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MoisesA7010

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if you are going through the trouble, just get the 2 or 3 zone mini split units. Even better if you can get the one that is mounted in the ceiling instead of the wall. Very clean install.

Honestly after seeing it, having a multi zone mini split is way better than centralize air. To be able to cool and heat only certain rooms says tons of money as you dont have to cool areas that you dont need

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Hotrod911

Jun 17, 2021 1:50 AM

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https://youtu.be/kI2aLKvMHyo

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sbessire

Jun 17, 2021 2:08 AM

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This is DIY until it isn't.... read the reviews from various places. Any problems, any unforeseen issues now, or in the future, they are on you to resolve.

You don't get to pick up the phone and call a reputable HVAC contractor to come out and fix the issue under warranty.... that they probably have parts on the truck to repair the same day for the equipment they sell..

Something to consider...

The reputable HVAC contractor was $6k installed for a similar unit.

I can could buy 3 spares for parts.

I've been running this unit for a year and a half. Works super. It took me 6-8 hours to install it. No pulling a vacuum, etc.

I'd buy this one again any day.

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vwtoys

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I installed my own pioneer units a few years ago. The learning curve was pretty steep, but I saved a few hundred dollars on each of the installs at the minimum. I ran the 240v wires from my central unit which was nearby. I Essentially disabled it.

EdMcK515

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Is 20 SEER a good rating?

According to the MR Rebate center this unit qualifies for a $300 tax credit.

https://mrcool.com/rebate-center/

https://www.energystar.gov/about/...ax_credits

Just note the energy efficient tax credit maxes out at a lifetime credit of $500 so if you previously claimed $500 in credits you wouldn't be eligible for this.

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I don't have the Mr Cool but a Midea mini split. They are very efficient and can work very well. However, I use it in a commercial environment and the cleaning process is long and laborious, I just cleaned it this week. I had to buy a bib and it's a lot of up and down on a ladder spraying and trying to clean the thing. The blower wheel doesn't come off so you have to spend some time cleaning it while it's mounted.

Some units like the Mitsubishi's have a removable wheel. That's really the way to go and I should have spent the extra money on the Mitsubishi in hindsight. The only problem I'm having now is a lot of condensation from the copper line so I have to get that sealed up nicely.

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Rippa_MD

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Quote from indi00

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Installed the DIY 24K Mr. Cool unit from Costco 2 months ago.

Setting the A/C setting at 62F (full blast), the unit pulls appx 2KW of electricity. This is by observing the meter and turning the system on and off wirelessly.

Works great in cooling our master bedroom.

Bought romex and breaker box to wire this thing, but ended up splicing off the A/C unit that this heat pump sit next to.

How long is the lineset? 16ft

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sychan

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Quote from Rippa_MD

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How long is the lineset? 16ft

Based on reviews of this 3rd gen unit, it should be 25ft. They also sell a 16ft extension line for about $200.

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joeystalin

Jun 17, 2021 3:41 AM

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Quote from badfishlbc

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I don't have the Mr Cool but a Midea mini split. They are very efficient and can work very well. However, I use it in a commercial environment and the cleaning process is long and laborious, I just cleaned it this week. I had to buy a bib and it's a lot of up and down on a ladder spraying and trying to clean the thing. The blower wheel doesn't come off so you have to spend some time cleaning it while it's mounted.

Some units like the Mitsubishi's have a removable wheel. That's really the way to go and I should have spent the extra money on the Mitsubishi in hindsight. The only problem I'm having now is a lot of condensation from the copper line so I have to get that sealed up nicely.

I've read that Midea probably makes the Mr Cool and also Pioneer units. But I can't prove that.

Where would you even buy a Mitsubishi? Most places won't sell to you without a contractor license.

rkx

Jun 17, 2021 6:55 AM

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Sure, I can almost install or repair these in the dark.... but most people can't and if you, as in generic you are shorted parts as many are, or if something does not work after install, you are going to deal with it.... and from the reviews, that is about 1 in 5. Besides the new wiring, if you don't have the space in a breaker box for the dual pole breaker, etc., you deal with it. If it breaks and it will, you are going to deal with it.

Without seeing, knowing the location and list of equipment to be provided and installed, generic estimates are meaningless.... I have seen a countless number of them and nobody should get just one estimate.

That said, sure, you are going to pay more for say, an Amana, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, etc. over these Chinese units that includes the almost identical ComfortStar....that stole/copied the compressor technology from Japan. And sure, you are going to pay more for a licensed professional doing everything to code.

But, if you are happy, that is all that matters. Even a new Hyundai will probably get you from point A to point B for awhile.... and like this unit, happy to send you the parts to repair... in a week or three if that model/part is still being manufactured.

Like I said, something to consider. Maybe not for you, but is for a lot of people that have been convinced anyone can do it ----can do a professional, legal install to local code, that often includes pulling a permit for new and not just a replacement, can do their own repairs while under warranty, etc.

It's funny because ac havac company wanted to charge me for was 800 for the unit. Rest was labor cost. Total 6500. This unit is more expensive than the central ac unit I got a quote on. 5700 is pretty ridiculous for labor imo. Should have been more like 2.5-3k imo. So instead just googled some YouTube vídeos for mini split install and read through manuals thoroughly. Once you get past the apprehension of cutting holes in your wall and running some electricity it's fairly straight forward. I respect that everyone needs to eat but the rates contractors are charging nowadays is pretty outrageous and are just going to make people go searching for diy or diy alternatives.

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seasix

Jun 17, 2021 10:11 AM

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seasixJun 17, 2021 10:11 AM

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In MA the labor for mini-split install runs about $4K, add another $2-3K for unit and hardware = $6.5K. F'ing nuts! This unit install project is OK for a mid-level home handyman.

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