expiredcalxtreme posted Jun 16, 2021 09:37 PM
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expiredcalxtreme posted Jun 16, 2021 09:37 PM
Costco Members: MRCOOL DIY 24K BTU Mini-Split Wi-Fi Air Conditioner & Heat Pump
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I bought the 12k for the master bedroom and was so extremely impressed with how freezing ice cold it would chill the room in a matter of minutes..
It chilled it so nicely that I could tell the whole back of the house was colder when I had it on..
So I went ahead and bought the 24k for the den... Same results.. It not only blows ice cold it cooled the entire den down in just a few minutes..
I quickly realized that just running the 12k in the bedroom and the 24k in the den completely eliminated my need to ever turn on my HVAC again..
It cools the entire house down in minutes on a very hot day.. The HVAC system would run all day to barely maintain the chill in the house on a 90 degree day..
These 2 units are miracle for me.. They run at half the power and only a fraction of the time.. I predict these things will put hvac ducted systems out of business in the near future..
I was able to install both of them myself .. Purchased romex, breaker , and cut off box from amazon , ran the wires to the panel.. I had never done it before but after a few youtube videos and my desire to save a few hundred dollars the install was flawless.. I also purchased a 3 inch hole saw for my cinder block walls..
all that being said.. I dont think you will need the dual zone units if you do what i did.. place a 12k on one end of the house and a 24k on the other you will be amazed.. - oh and this is a very good deal.. i paid 1650 for my 24k from ingrams air and water.
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Then figured ours is too small already and now there is this one at WAY more than I need.
Anyone know of a 12 BTU Deal? haha
They vibrate a lot. (mini homes with these outside the sleeping area hate it) They're very localized cooling. They have large temp swings. (example, kicks on at 75 to cool to a set 70 and it runs until the temp hits 65) The lines are not universal with prefilled lines. These will not heat.
They are efficient. They are quieter than window units. They are easy to install if you have prefilled lines and minimal knowledge in HVAC. They are cheaper than central AC.
If you have the tools, know where you want it, and can follow instructions, this can be done in about 8 hours by most people. The builder I helped put 4 units in on a 10 hour day.
If you want the best, Mitsubishi makes a all in one solution that is vastly superior in every way.
The Mitsubishis I've looked at in the past are nearly twice the price of the cheapos, and IIRC you don't get the full warranty period if you self-install.
If you are in NYC, go to any of those Chinese electronic stores in Brooklyn or Flushing. You can get a Mitsubishi 18000 BTU for about $2200 with installation. Tax free if you pay cash.
There is also $250 Rebate from Con Edison.
Gree would be much cheaper. Daikan 18000BTU was about $1600 when I asked. Price isn't that much difference for a 24000BTU.
Just FYI, if you DIY it, you probably won't be able to claim the warranty.
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My friend lives in GA and when he bought the home, the previous owners tried tapping off his system to feed the basement. Not only did the basement not cool, but the whole house was warm to boot. I told him he should just blank off the ductwork from the basement and put a mini split down there if he really wanted to. Then the house would've cooled properly and he would have what he wanted in the basement too. He still hasn't done it yet lol
I am actually very uneducated to the physics behind square feet/ seer/ tons .
Having said that I am sure of one thing -My split ac systems blow ice cold air as if you just opened a large freezer door .. My carrier central system never did that.. and I realize that the central system does not cool the air.. (it removes the heat).. but, I feel like my split a/c systems actually cool the air.. It will blow 39 degrees on the low fan setting.. I have never even needed to turn it to medium much less high. My hvac system probably never blew below 74 at the vent.
I couldnt be happier with my 2 splits and could not possibly be convinced to ever drop another dime in my central system should it ever need servicing.
Then figured ours is too small already and now there is this one at WAY more than I need.
Anyone know of a 12 BTU Deal? haha
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Then figured ours is too small already and now there is this one at WAY more than I need.
Anyone know of a 12 BTU Deal? haha
NONE of these Chinese ductless systems run for much over 5 years without breaking down and good luck getting the parts. Beyond the return period, MrCool does sell this DIY unit directly to the public with a warranty for 'parts only,' that YOU pay for and then get refunded IF "through a registered servicing dealer."
In other words, YOU don't get to do the repairs, your HVAC guy may not get to do the repairs to recover the cost of parts only, UNLESS they are a registered servicing dealer. And we are not and do want to be.... varied by location, our all in costs for labor, trucks, inventory, overhead and employee taxes, insurances, etc., are about $82/hour before any profit.
These are throwaway units.... the person buying this system cannot typically afford the repair costs that includes local codes that often enough, requires redoing DIY installations.... it is beyond comprehension why people do what they do and often surprised they did not burn their house down.
We just went through this for an apartment facility purchased about 2 years ago and such a pain in the posterior to even get parts we could not modify, got rid of them all and went with self contained air/heat roof top Rheem systems that were stamped "Manufactured in USA."
And yes, if we contracted this, they would have been about $5500/unit with crane, electrical, mounting pads, labor, etc. And also yes, if in a rush, add a grand.... supply and demand, someone else will get a better deal for waiting that allows buying in quantity for a better discount for inventory, shipping costs, better scheduling for the best labor, time to get permits, pull inspections, etc.
Defective parts must be returned to the distributor through a registered servicing dealer for credit.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Labor or other costs incurred for diagnosing, repairing, removing, installing, shipping, servicing or handling of either defective parts, or replacement parts, or new units.
etc.
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Warranty Registration [mrcool.com].... asks for the installing contractor's name and phone number. I guess on the DIY unit, you put "Self" in the box.
What this means is that if there's a fire, or someone gets hurt, by an installation that was not up to code and/or permitted by your city then your insurance may not protect you. Additionally it may not pass inspection when you sell the house.
Please check with your city about what they require before putting your property and others at risk.
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PS: I think the Fujitsu/Rheem joint venture facility is located just north of Dallas, Texas.
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