Comment on Technology Connections: HVAC sizing follow-up (aux heat, shared walls, sizing for heating, "runs all the time," etc)

altima_neo@lemmy.zip ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I had a split ac unit installed about 5 years ago and it cost me like 1300€. What are they charging for it where you live then?

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  • altima_neo@lemmy.zip ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    $16,000-20,000 usd for a 2-3 head mini split heat pump

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    • kokopelli@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Where? If you look online (in the US at least) they are about $2000

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      • BakedCookie@lemmynsfw.com ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Yeah, but unless you can install it yourself you’re gonna have a shitty experience. 5/6 companies I called up wouldn’t even touch my self bought equipment, and the one that did charged me out the ass for it. Basically, something like 10k-15k in labor costs. It’s bullshit. And for anything warranty related you need the license number of the installation contractor before you can even file anything.

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  • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Depends on the system, the living space, and the existing HVAC. The box itself can be well under $2k USD, but things like upgrading your ducting can add a lot to the bill if you have a central air system.

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  • ProdigiousFrog@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Heat pumps are a racket out in the US right now, it’s artificial expense to pad out pockets, there is no practical reason.

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• I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Maybe go for a Window Rattler instead? Easy to install.

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  • lud@lemm.ee ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Don’t you need those weird windows for that?

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    • I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Might be a regional thing. Here in Australia our houses often have sliding windows, so it’s not hard to open one and mount an aircon in the space, sealing around thy edges.

      I think some other countries use hinged windows which are less amenable to being violated by a Window Rattler. Placing the entire unit inside against the window and creating some improvised ducting for the outdoor air inlet side can also work in a pinch.

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      • lud@lemm.ee ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        I don’t even think they are possible to buy where I live.

        I tried looking for one for a similar discussion awhile ago but didn’t find any

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