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Bosch Gen 2/3 Max Performance ENERGY STAR 9,000 BTU 0.75 Ton Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump 230-Volt 8733966898 - $1258

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25 SEER unit, Memorial Day Weekend sale. Includes 25ft line set and pre charged with R410A (professional installation still recommended and required to maintain 10 year warranty). May qualify for utility rebates in some locations.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch.../329565776
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Created 05-16-2024 at 07:24 PM by JoshW9137
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topcho
05-17-2024 at 04:01 AM.
05-17-2024 at 04:01 AM.
Lines are not precharged. Just FYI.
Also, you can get a 21-22 unit for less than $700 these days.
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05-17-2024 at 04:37 AM.
05-17-2024 at 04:37 AM.
Sorry poor wording on my part. Lines are not precharged, the compressor is. Once the lines are connected and evacuated by a professional (or DIY if you have the tools and skill) you open valves on the compressor to release the refrigerant. No additional refrigerant needed unless you need to go over 25ft. I ended up going with this unit for the efficiency, brand (although I know it's just a rebranded Midea) and 10 year warranty (if professionally installed)
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05-17-2024 at 06:47 AM.

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05-17-2024 at 06:47 AM.
interesting, looks identical to all the other outside units that Home Depot sells.

I was researching their site last week and this brand wasn't on there IIRC.

The federal / state rebates are a bit of a nightmare for the public to figure out , here are some links from my own research:
https://www.energystar.gov/about/...heat-pumps
https://www.energy.gov/gc/article...s-brochure

Also R410A phase out starts Jan 1 next year. Manufacturers will no longer be able to sell these units. So expect some increasingly good discounts as 2024 progresses.

https://www.carrierenterprise.com...-phase-out

However, I'm also not finding any mini-splits with a refrigerant that is allowed in new equipment in 2025.

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05-17-2024 at 09:16 AM.
05-17-2024 at 09:16 AM.
Not a good price at ALLL. Bought 12k btu Tosot brand for 629 on woot deal, was impressed with build quality. Is this 2.5x better while being 9k but? NO.
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05-17-2024 at 07:35 PM.
05-17-2024 at 07:35 PM.
Quote from sharartimunda :
Not a good price at ALLL. Bought 12k btu Tosot brand for 629 on woot deal, was impressed with build quality. Is this 2.5x better while being 9k but? NO.
The Tosot you bought at Woot was a 20 SEER , so not really an equal comparison.

Price on these will vary widely based on efficiency and low temperature heating efficiency.

Just to make sure your doing an apples to apples comparison.
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05-18-2024 at 12:54 PM.
05-18-2024 at 12:54 PM.
You buy this for the brand name, the unrivaled efficiency, warranty, and the higher likelihood you can find parts and someone to work on it if needed. You Do not buy this if you are looking at the cheapest possible options and the cheaper options do not compare
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05-18-2024 at 01:34 PM.
05-18-2024 at 01:34 PM.
Quote from Xxxfrogg :
You buy this for the brand name, the unrivaled efficiency, warranty, and the higher likelihood you can find parts and someone to work on it if needed. You Do not buy this if you are looking at the cheapest possible options and the cheaper options do not compare
Agree. SlickDeal (to me) doesn't have to equate to "lowest price".
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05-18-2024 at 02:08 PM.
In Region 2 (Most of Texas) a 19 SEER vs 25 SEER on a 9,000 BTU Air Conditioner would only save you $382 over 15 years with 14 cents/kwh pricing.

Unless you're getting crazy rebates for high SEER units or have some type of power requirements for an off grid system, you're not going to see the savings to justify these high SEER units. Even at 26 cents/kwh your savings is only $704 over 15 years.
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05-18-2024 at 02:09 PM.
05-18-2024 at 02:09 PM.
As long as you remember that these roll out of the same Chinese factories as most mini splits. And that there are SEER 40+ units these days.
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05-18-2024 at 05:15 PM.
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Quote from xexx :
In Region 2 (Most of Texas) a 19 SEER vs 25 SEER on a 9,000 BTU Air Conditioner would only save you $382 over 15 years with 14 cents/kwh pricing.

Unless you're getting crazy rebates for high SEER units or have some type of power requirements for an off grid system, you're not going to see the savings to justify these high SEER units. Even at 26 cents/kwh your savings is only $704 over 15 years.

Is electric really that cheap in Texas? Here in New Hampshire it's 21 cents and that's cheap compared to Massachusetts where I used to live, at over 30 cents.
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05-18-2024 at 06:54 PM.
05-18-2024 at 06:54 PM.
.0694/kWh in eastern wa state lower in some places
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05-19-2024 at 07:25 AM.
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0.50/kWh in Bay Area California
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05-19-2024 at 09:51 AM.
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Quote from JoshW9137 :
Is electric really that cheap in Texas? Here in New Hampshire it's 21 cents and that's cheap compared to Massachusetts where I used to live, at over 30 cents.
Used to be way cheaper before the Snowapocalypse in 2021. I'd regularly get 7 cents/kwh. Now it's averaging 10 to 12cents/kwh for people who can choose their provider.
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05-19-2024 at 09:34 PM.
05-19-2024 at 09:34 PM.
Quote from xexx :
In Region 2 (Most of Texas) a 19 SEER vs 25 SEER on a 9,000 BTU Air Conditioner would only save you $382 over 15 years with 14 cents/kwh pricing.

Unless you're getting crazy rebates for high SEER units or have some type of power requirements for an off grid system, you're not going to see the savings to justify these high SEER units. Even at 26 cents/kwh your savings is only $704 over 15 years.
That's a really good point, but in San Diego, peak electricity is now 70 cents/kWh (with transmission and fees) so it's closer to $2k in savings
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