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Jul 4, 2023 11:01 AM

Air Conditioners: TURBRO Greenland 12,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split ACs (115V or 230V)

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that TURBRO Greenland 12,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split ACs (115V) is $301.20 less (32.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $931.19 at the time of this posting.
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brucem
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As someone that installs Mini splits for a living, the Turbro brand is the finefare version of the carrier line that i install all the time...the Carrier branded stuff is twice the price and will probably give you 15 to 20 years of service where these others will probably be 5 to 10. I have repaired a lot of Senville, Durostar, and a few other off brand units that are all the same packaging and some of the same components as Carrier for the outdoor units. Indoor units seem cheaply constructed, but with proper purging and evac, should last.

The turbro is using the Midea app, just like the Carriers do...or i should say the carrier climate app is identical to the midea app.

If you want long lasting reliability Mitsubishi, but your gonna pay for that name and reliability. Carrier is step down from Mitsubishi, but not a huge one, and their technical support has been top notch...Mitsubishi's tech support is stellar...

Im installing Pioneer Diamante plus or ultra at my place, my landlord purchased, and from what ive seen of the outdoor unit they are a mostly the same parts as the carriers with a different board and inverter layout.

The biggest problems i run into are home owners doing the install, and then something goes bad in a year or two and its nearly the cost of the whole system to have a professional troubleshoot, fix, and recharge the system.

I'm biased cause i do this for a living, but having someone that does this everyday makes a bit of difference in the long-term life of the equipment, even the more affordable stuff.
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DillDozer
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If you don't know someone, then it's going to cost you multiple times the price of the unit to even have a warranty ("professional" install) or get it serviced (hint: labor not included).

Buy any decent unit, DIY, no complaining.

If I needed guaranteed reliability, I would just buy three of them, still save tons of money, and have spare parts (or whole units to swap) for as long as it could ever be useful.
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Wish I could find an installer that doesn't charge thousands
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Jul 5, 2023 4:52 PM
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NorthPolePrinceJul 5, 2023 4:52 PM
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Quote from checkthat View quoted comment :
Is this like the Mr cool where the line is pre charged?
It says the line is pre-charged. However, I just read the instruction manual and it still requires vacuuming.

I've installed several of the MrCool DIY units because they don't require vacuuming. But I'm thinking I need to learn how to use a vacuum, because the prices are getting ridiculous for the MrCool.

The installation manual for this unit here seems to actually be really good and easy to read.
Jul 5, 2023 5:01 PM
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daniel1286Jul 5, 2023 5:01 PM
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Quote from allen_7 View quoted comment :
I paid $3600 for 3 x 12k units installed in my rental home, nice and quiet.
Which one did you go with? That's exactly what I need.
Jul 5, 2023 5:40 PM
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medamorgJul 5, 2023 5:40 PM
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Quote from man00 View quoted comment :
Local HVAC guy here I seen add 4200 to the cost of the unit and then add his labor and parts.
5 years ago I was building a pole barn house. I got a quote for a 4 headed minisplit (Diakin). The quote was for 14k... I could buy the exact same units from Ingram Heating and Air (1 hour drive from me) in Murray, KY for around 5K. My buddy decided to go with the Mr. Cool DIY 18K and 2 of the Mr. Cool Olympus 12ks (We had to pump those down ourselves). It required 3 electrical 10 gauge lines (all were 220v) but if one of my units goes out they other two keep going strong. Anyone who tells you you can't do this yourself is flat out lying to you. I spent less than 4K on the system I installed, saving me 10K. I took it as the warranty on the 2 olympus units would be invalidated, but the DIY retain it's warranty. I've had to call them for service on it already and they promptly sent me a replacement board when mine started to flake out. Overall... these units are great, but don't expect them to last 20 years like a Diakin, maybe 12?
Jul 5, 2023 5:43 PM
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anewhouseJul 5, 2023 5:43 PM
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How would this compare to the Costway units that were posted a few days ago?
Jul 5, 2023 5:43 PM
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speedyslick46Jul 5, 2023 5:43 PM
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Quote from LeYang View quoted comment :
I brought about 1k of tools to do a 5 inside units to a single outside unit, I did rent a N2 tank for 600 psi/48hr testing and brought a cheap 1S vacuum. Next time I'm getting better flaring tools for easier flares instead of a 12 dollar flare set but now have nicer tools now for the most part. So about 6k total.

Apparently I had friends got quoted for 15-25k for all outside wall mounts. For my installation, 4 of the 5 mounts were on inside walls.
You're sure about the 600psi thing? That sounds very high for an AC pressure test. I'm not AC guy though.
Jul 5, 2023 5:50 PM
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BENJAMINB1246Jul 5, 2023 5:50 PM
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Quote from misterputz View quoted comment :
Tosot has Energy Star products. Don't forget to check your mini split purchase for tax rebates. Potential 30% you could get back.

Info here:
https://www.energystar.gov/about/...heat_pumps

Tosot search here:
https://www.energystar.gov/produc...lter=TOSOT
Energy star has nothing to do with it and a lot of them won't qualify for the tax credit. The credit is actually based on the units 2023 rated performance (where you live will make a difference, too).

Ducted mini splits that are Energy star rated for 2023 do qualify, but that's because there's only 1 rating tier for those units .
Jul 5, 2023 6:05 PM
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BENJAMINB1246Jul 5, 2023 6:05 PM
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Quote from speedyslick46 View quoted comment :
You're sure about the 600psi thing? That sounds very high for an AC pressure test. I'm not AC guy though.
R410a runs at a much higher pressure than r22. But you should follow the manufacturer requirements. I usually see around the 500-550. But it all depends on the manufacturer and whatever other components are installed.

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Jul 5, 2023 6:10 PM
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misterputzJul 5, 2023 6:10 PM
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Quote from BENJAMINB1246 View quoted comment :
Energy star has nothing to do with it and a lot of them won't qualify for the tax credit. The credit is actually based on the units 2023 rated performance (where you live will make a difference, too).

Ducted mini splits that are Energy star rated for 2023 do qualify, but that's because there's only 1 rating tier for those units .
Wording semantics? Tosot mini spilts are energy star products is what I should have said. I thought the context could have be inferred based on the the thread alone. Even then, the rest of my post says mini splits, even the link I shared goes to the mini splits search
Jul 5, 2023 6:10 PM
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PhantasmXJul 5, 2023 6:10 PM
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Quote from allen_7 View quoted comment :
I paid $3600 for 3 x 12k units installed in my rental home, nice and quiet.
That's a very good deal.
Jul 5, 2023 6:12 PM
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checkthatJul 5, 2023 6:12 PM
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Quote from NorthPolePrince View quoted comment :
It says the line is pre-charged. However, I just read the instruction manual and it still requires vacuuming.

I've installed several of the MrCool DIY units because they don't require vacuuming. But I'm thinking I need to learn how to use a vacuum, because the prices are getting ridiculous for the MrCool.

The installation manual for this unit here seems to actually be really good and easy to read.
Yea for the same btu unit with mr cool this is far less. And I just wanted to double check if these were precharged or not then I can go to Harbor freight and grab a vacuum and manifold before hand
Jul 5, 2023 6:20 PM
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checkthatJul 5, 2023 6:20 PM
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Quote from man00 View quoted comment :
Local HVAC guy here I seen add 4200 to the cost of the unit and then add his labor and parts.
Yea I started looking into these mini split because of this reason. Had an ac company try to sell me a new system for 3 ton central air 24k. I said it was too much and they lowered the price than I said I don't want to me looking to pay more than 10k. And some how they dramatically lower their price. But I said I will hold off and started looking and these system was crazy low. Saw mrcool brand but this came up and decided to go with this to try out. But will be looking for a 4 zone soon and hope they come up for sale.
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Jul 5, 2023 6:28 PM
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TBSFTLAUDJul 5, 2023 6:28 PM
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Spend the extra hundred bucks and buy the pioneer unit. Whatever you do don't buy the cost Way Unit as it runs on R32 gas which no ac company is South Florida has.
Jul 5, 2023 6:37 PM
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XMNationJul 5, 2023 6:37 PM
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Quote from allen_7 View quoted comment :
I paid $3600 for 3 x 12k units installed in my rental home, nice and quiet.
I am looking for a three unit system. Would you care to share the information on what unit you went with?
Jul 5, 2023 6:39 PM
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XMNationJul 5, 2023 6:39 PM
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Quote from TBSFTLAUD View quoted comment :
Spend the extra hundred bucks and buy the pioneer unit. Whatever you do don't buy the cost Way Unit as it runs on R32 gas which no ac company is South Florida has.
Isn't R32 the replacement for R410A refrigerant that is being phased out?

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Jul 5, 2023 6:49 PM
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BENJAMINB1246Jul 5, 2023 6:49 PM
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Quote from misterputz View quoted comment :
Wording semantics? Tosot mini spilts are energy star products is what I should have said. I thought the context could have be inferred based on the the thread alone. Even then, the rest of my post says mini splits, even the link I shared goes to the mini splits search
Sorry, no offense was meant. I was just trying to emphasize the point because a lot of people automatically think "Energy Star = eligible for tax credit." So, they wouldn"t even bother clicking on your links.

I've seen this a lot in past deals. People will comment on how great the deal is because it's 2023 energy star rated, so they'll also get the tax credit. Or people will post other energy star rated units if the posted deal isn't. But all these people, and the people that listened to them, are going to be SOL on the tax credit.

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