Costco Wholesale has for their
Members: MrCool E Star DIY 4th Gen 12K BTU Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Complete System for
$1,199.99.
Shipping is free.
Costco Wholesale has for their
Members: MrCool E Star DIY 4th Gen 18K BTU Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Complete System for
$1,599.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member sapimati for finding this deal.
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Given all that, I would not doubt that it's more expensive in the US given the same function and efficiency, but not 2-3 times.
Given all that, I would not doubt that it's more expensive in the US given the same function and efficiency, but not 2-3 times.
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Still looks like you can get the 24k unit 3rd gen via amazon @ 1500$.... 17 seer vs 20; tempting but would love to purchase through costco.
24k price is also hard to justify the price tag considering I 'could' just buy 2x 12's
Contemplating if the 18k would be big enough for a open living room... my entire downstairs is 1k sqft + though but I'm also in PNW... Might be ok.
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Some other thoughts to share, but do your own homework...
Electrical conductors and breaker sizing for AC motors: TLDR use the nameplate. Obv NEC is 'minimum' required and you should consider voltage drop over longer distances.
Briefly looking at the '4th gen installation manual [mrcool.com]', pg 35, they sized the conductors based on the MOP vs MCA, which i think is a mistake.
Take a look at the '3rd gen installation manual [mrcool.com]' pg 34, they sized the conductors based on the MCA, more 'correct' to NEC.
In the 4th gen manual, the MCA of the 18k unit is 18A whereas the 12K unit is 19A; and yet they recommend a larger 10 awg for the 18K unit. Yes 120v vs 240v but voltage is irrelevant here beyond the additional conductor.
Some more reinforcement, cross reference 3rd gen recommendations for the 24K unit, MCA 18A, 14 awg! 36K unit, MCA 25A, 12 awg! ....
Also imo, spend the additional money to purchase a more premium accessories for installation.
Purchase a sturdy mounting bracket if wallmounting exterior unit. Purchase a thicker, larger lineset cover so you don't have to fight bend radiuses (i used a 4" for the 12k).
I purchased the above via amazon from mfg 'DuctlessAire'.
First, got my attic insulation updated and properly sealed off.
Second, I've got a home energy audit scheduled to check for any issues with ductwork, air leakages around problem areas, etc. Hoping that can help pinpoint any problem areas with the house itself. This is not exactly cheap at $850 since I'm going with a real inspector company but hoping it's worth it to learn more about my house. I already did a free one through my power company but it was crap. Guy just walked around the house looking at stuff but didn't actually test/measure anything.
Third, added some new smart sensors upstairs in the problem rooms to talk to the thermostat so it knows to keep the AC running even if downstairs is hitting the set temps.
Really hoping to avoid the $25k cost of the multi zone system but we'll see how it all shakes out this summer.
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Edit, sorry, they didn't have a link but they did say to check out Amazon in India though.
2nd Edit: I went back and re-read a few pages and think the guy quoted the wrong person by accident who h is where the confusion started (the SD app always seems to do that crap).