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Edited April 19, 2023
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Two Mr Cool DIY Heat Pumps are on sale until Friday April 21, 2023
12k BTU 120V $1199.99:
https://www.costco.com/mrcool-e-s...43469.html - $250 Off
18k BTU 220V $1599.99:
https://www.costco.com/mrcool-e-s...43443.html - $300 Off
The 12k BTU Features:
Up to 22 SEER
Gold Fin® Condenser: Corrosion-Resistant Coastal Living – Don't Worry, Our Condenser is Built to Resist Long Term Corrosion
4R-410A Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant
Standard 7-Year Compressor/5-Year Parts Warranty
Register for Limited Lifetime Compressor Warranty
Variable-Speed DC Inverter Compressor Technology Cuts Operating Costs
The 18k BTU Features:
Up to 22 SEER
Gold Fin® Condenser: Corrosion-Resistant Coastal Living – Don't Worry, Our Condenser Is Built To Resist Long Term Corrosion
4R-410A Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant
Standard 7-Year Compressor/5-Year Parts Warranty
Register for Limited Lifetime Compressor Warranty
Variable-Speed DC Inverter Compressor Technology Cuts Operating Costs
Yes I know these are about $300 more expensive than late last year, it's probably because of inflation and the IRA.
The Specs shows that they are Energy Star, but AHRI shows that they are not qualified for the $2000 Tax Credit, wierd:
https://mrcool.com/wp-content/dox...-en-01.pdf
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If you require Heat, get a Heat Pump Unit.
The house will be much more comfortable.
And will cost you pretty much the same.
Yup…and there are similar inverter ducted split systems you can buy. I think prob with the same no vac quick connect line sets on some as well. Mr. Cool makes several for example. Might actually be a little quicker and easier install vs 4 mini's. You'd still need to get the old system evac'd before removing it tho. Otherwise, especially if you find one with the same return and supply dimensions so you don't need to do anything with transitions, it's pretty much remove the old, install new air handler in its place, and the rest the same as just the outdoor and line set portion of doing 1 of the minis.
I still question the longevity, parts availability, etc of these cheap inverter systems…but at the same time, $3 or $4k (plus some misc installing it) for 18+ seer heat pump vs the seemingly $10k+ for a traditional pro installed single stage system is some pretty significant saving if you install successfully, even if it ultimately doesn't last quite as long. Another thing to consider is good luck finding a pro to do anything with a self installed system after the fact if it ever has issues. They are out there, but many won't touch them
Oh, boy, more inflation. Amazing.
Tank your credit score and you can pay a lower mortgage that we subsidize, too!
Tank your credit score and you can pay a lower mortgage that we subsidize, too!
Free money for the irresponsible....that has never backfired before!
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I bought 3 Mr cools from home depot, 1 from Amazon. Mr cool answered my questions until they figured out 1 of my units was broken and then they ghosted me. So they will answer all of your questions but if they find out it's broken, good luck. I had to make a claim with home depot for a return refund. Mr Cool wouldn't respond to my calls or emails.
In the past I've had luck going to CS and telling them how stupid such a transaction would be, how it would waste both of our time and effort, and they've done "ghost" buy/return right at the CS desk.
I think they are hardasses about PA's in particular because they might have metric implications for the manager.
losing and regaining its powerbeing forced into a low-power mode? (apparently 240v outlet splitters usually send some power to both outlets to run control LEDs and whatnot)Garages are not great because of cement floors and poor insulation at the door. Wouldn't gauge a system based on a garage.