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MRCOOL DIY 18K Mini Split. Must be a Costco member to purchase. Shipping is free. They also have the 12K version for sale for $1099.99.
A MRCOOL DIY Series air conditioner/heat pump is the only ductless mini-split system on the market explicitly designed for amateur installation. You don't need special tools or training to install this high efficiency air conditioner/heat pump. The line sets pre charged with R410A refrigerant, the quick hook-up electrical connections, and the quality engineering means just about anyone can install a MRCOOL DIY in their home with no problem at all in only a few short hours. When appropriately sized this system is the ideal DIY solution for room comfort and with the factory installed low ambient cooling technology it's also the ideal DIY solution for server rooms, greenhouses, and any other application that requires cooling all year. The MRCOOL DIY now includes the new SmartHVAC Wi-Fi control module that features an easier setup process, improved functionality, and works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Key Features:
Unlike any other ductless heat pump on the market, the MRCOOL DIY series is specifically designed for easy installation, the MRCOOL DIY series comes with pre-charged line sets alleviating one major obstacle to amateur installation in a single stroke.
7-year compressor warranty and 5-year parts warranty.
New DIY enhanced systems include our 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.
DC inverter and variable speed compressor technology minimizes operating costs.
Refrigerant leakage detection ensures your system remains operating efficiently without degradation due to undetected corrosion.
Control your MRCOOL DIY anywhere, on your Android or Apple smart device, with the new MRCOOL Remote app.
Unlike any other ductless heat pump on the market, the Mr Cool DIY Series is specifically designed for easy, simple installation.
Most people can't do their own electrical work, and that's why the quick electrical connections on the Mr Cool DIY are a feature many will appreciate.
MRCOOL DIY temperature compensation technology help keeps you comfortable in any weather conditions.
Low ambient cooling: cooling down to 5°F - this feature makes the MRCOOL DIY the ideal system for computer server rooms, greenhouses, and any other application that requires cooling all year.
Gold fin condenser: corrosion resistant - live on the coast; don't worry, our condenser is built to resist long term corrosion.
Additional Features:
20 SEER
Sleep Mode
Turbo Mode
Condensate drain
Low Ambient Cooling
Wall Mounted Air Handler
Auto Restart
Cold Catalyst Filter
Louver Position Memory
Remote control app, for Android and Apple smartphones and tablets, included
Easy DIY Installation without special tools, equipment, or training.
Condenser - Height 27.64'' X Length 14.29'' X Width 33.27''
Air Handler - Height 13.19'' X Length 8.90'' X Width 42.52
NOTE: Same as this deal:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15158788-costco-members-mrcool-diy-18k-btu-mini-split-air-conditioner-and-heat-pump-with-wi-fi-smart-controller-1299-99-free-shipping?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
https://www.costco.com/mrcool-diy...73104.html
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Guys, heatpumps take heat from outside to inside, or from inside to outside. They MOVE heat, aka they pump the heat. Hence Heatpump.
Nextt, Fog would not prevent this from working. Would probably transfer heat better due to higher humidity, but ultimately might decay the coil if a coastal region.
These units are fine, and I recently got one for my buddy to install for himself. However, eventually these linesets, not being brazed in will leak. Probably a few years down the road if done right, but they leak very slowly. A brazed connection is essentially metal melting the connection point closed off so no leaks if done right.
Next, if you oversize these, they wont dehumidify because when they slo down their capacity, the coil gets less cold. it takes a cold coil to dehumidify inside, so right sizing is important.
These are not meant to be data room units, and if its used in some mining operation, there should have been calculations to say that there is X amount of heat dissipation in watts from these GPus, and figure up what that load looks like and size accordingly. Of course with none of that running and 18K in a 10x12 room is WAY too big.
I actually wanna add one to my own garage but getting a power circuit run is gonna be a pain as my panel is full up, and my basement subpanel is almost full as well.
I think my install was quite a bit more involved than a lot of installs would normally be since I had to core through brick and run new conduit from my panel. For the most part the kit will have most, if not all of what you need. Check both boxes you get for damages, I got a unit from HD first that was half crushed, the unit I got from Costco had the fan cover bashed in a bit but I hammered it back out with a mallet and block. Too much trouble to return and wait for another unit to ship, and I can't see the damage now. Don't get halfway through your install and open the next box and see an issue!
Performance is great, it's very quiet and heats and cools AWESOME. I quickly got the house down to 65 degrees during the heat wave, and now use it nightly to keep the house comfortable. The air it puts out feels nice, I'm not sure how to describe it but it's different than air out of my vents from the furnace.
I'd definitely recommend these units though, definitely my favorite upgrade to my house.
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How big is your garage and where are you located? Trying to get an idea if I'll run into the same issue.
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Southern California and it's a 3 car garage. It does a decent job, but I feel like I can get more out of the 24k. You just have to remember if you have a lot of stuff in your garage like me, all that stuff is at temp and needs to be cooled. I have a lot of over storage, tools, and crap.
Good to know. I have a 3 car in Northern California, so I think I'll wait for the 24k as well. Thanks
Correct... Unless you do it yourself.