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school me on mini split a/c
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:27 am
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:27 am
we're looking at a home that doesn't have traditional duct work, not because of the age but because it has radiat heat flooring and is a part of the country that doesn't see the heat/humidity of the South. I detest window units or the portable roller a/c, but had someone this weekend suggest mini-split a/c as very efficient (cost and effectiveness) alternative. Got to admit, I'd never heard of these.
What do I need to know and avoid with these? I'm guessing that by design, they'd only be needed in the warmer portions of the house so not in the basement for example. How cost efficient are they? Where does the warm air go if they're ductless? FWIW, this house also had an attic fan to pull summer heat out of the living area into and then out of the attic.
TIA!
What do I need to know and avoid with these? I'm guessing that by design, they'd only be needed in the warmer portions of the house so not in the basement for example. How cost efficient are they? Where does the warm air go if they're ductless? FWIW, this house also had an attic fan to pull summer heat out of the living area into and then out of the attic.
TIA!
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Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:31 am to Don Quixote
The air flows into and out of the wall or ceiling unit. The refrigerant is piped between the inside and outside unites via copper lines. There are varying lengths of lines or they can be customized.
They can be put on a wall or in a ceiling if you have room above.
The system consists of an outside unit and inside unit(s). Outside units can service 1-5 inside units from what I’ve seen (small residential). I’m sure specialty ones can service more inside units.
Not extremely difficult to install.
As far as location, you put them wherever you need to cool/heat.
They can be put on a wall or in a ceiling if you have room above.
The system consists of an outside unit and inside unit(s). Outside units can service 1-5 inside units from what I’ve seen (small residential). I’m sure specialty ones can service more inside units.
Not extremely difficult to install.
As far as location, you put them wherever you need to cool/heat.
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 9:33 am
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:19 am to Randall Savauge
Also they make some that install in the ceiling that look more like a traditional vent but you will pay more.
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 10:20 am
Posted on 12/24/24 at 10:24 am to Randall Savauge
It seems to be the preferred system in much of the rest of the world.
What is the advantages and draw backs based on the ducted systems popular in the US?
Is it just that they have concrete walls in other places which makes ducting difficult?
What is the advantages and draw backs based on the ducted systems popular in the US?
Is it just that they have concrete walls in other places which makes ducting difficult?
Posted on 12/24/24 at 10:40 am to Shaun176
I installed one in our garage. Works great and no significant impact on our electric bill. Fairly easy installation if your comfortable core boring your outer wall and working with copper tubing. Made working in the garage during the summer much more enjoyable.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 3:35 pm to Woodsmaster
Most efficient setup available. Evaporator located in the cooled space so no attic/duct losses. Several brands have precharged line sets and need no welding or vacuum pump so they are completely diy. Ran mine in heat pump mode recently and very impressed with the heat output. (36 ambient)
Posted on 12/24/24 at 4:30 pm to Don Quixote
Fiancée had a Samung two-zone unit installed in her mom's house, heat pump unit capable of working down to into the low teens Fahrenheit. Expensive ($18k total installed), but very effective. One thing that does suck about them is that they have trouble not overshooting the set temps, either overcool or overheat the rooms they are in so they need adjustment throughout the day. Another problem is condensation management, you'll have to route the condensation from each wall/cassette unit which has to be accounted for in placement.
Posted on 12/25/24 at 8:03 am to Don Quixote
Thanks for all the replies guys, very helpful. Seems like the perfect application for our use if we buy this house.
This post was edited on 12/25/24 at 8:07 am
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