Should You Install Your Own Mini Split?
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2 місяці томуHow to install your own DIY Mini Split HVAC in your home, garage or workshop.
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@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Love the Kreg Stud Finder with Laser? Get one here - amzn.to/42y6SJU (affiliate link)
@keithf5236 2 місяці тому
will it work on/with textured walls from the 60s?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
@@keithf5236 if your drywall is held in place by ferrous nails or screws it will work. won't work on plaster
@keithf5236 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat no plaster but it's very bumpy textured walls with small tips. I hate the stuff bc using the typical stud finders are iffy bc they can't sit completely flat on sheet rock.
@mikeerin5031 2 місяці тому
Your start is exactly why I do my own repairs and woodworking. Labor rates have sky rocketed and quality has not kept up.
@MichaelOstrowski-zw7uf 14 днів тому
Just a friendly suggestion. If you are in an area that has freezing outdoor temperatures, and you use this for heating, you will want to put the outdoor unit on a stand. What will happen is the outdoor unit will go into defrost to melt the frost (ice) that accumulates on the outdoor coil. This is done automatically. As the frost melts a build-up of water will turn to ice during freezing temps. When this happens, eventually the ice builds up in the outdoor unit and the coil gets damaged from the constant freezing and thawing. Having the outdoor unit up high will allow the water to drain far enough away from the coil before the water freezes.
@wmhfv992 13 днів тому
Really helpful to know, thank you. I live in WI where it gets sooooo cold in winter.
@scottbeverly188 Місяць тому
I've been looking into the mini-split systems and had a local HVAC business come out and quote me a new system. He discouraged mini-splits because he said they were much more expensive than a traditional heat pump which he quoted me $10,000.00 for a 1150 square foot home. Thats two HVAC folks that gave me crazy priced systems that I can buy online for half that. Not going to pay two guys $5 grand for one days work. I'll go DIY like you.
@mysticswordsman 2 місяці тому
That is why I like DIY and that is why I want to do more DIY and film it.
@isaacfife 2 місяці тому
I just bought this a couple days ago. Perfect timing.
@pmdinaz 2 місяці тому
Well done Brad. Thanks to the wifey for the assist! I am looking at putting one of these in my shop. Thanks for the info!
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Glad to help!
@abad_gtr1123 2 місяці тому
i had a Mitsubishi unit installed in my 2-car garage last summer...absolute game changer. easily maintains the same temperature as my house no matter the temp outside.
@gordonshute8816 2 місяці тому
The filters on a mini split are notorious for getting clogged pretty fast in a wood shop. No matter how good your dust collection system is, you should probably clean/ replace your filter monthly depending on the amount of time you spend making sawdust. If there is a way to figure out a prefilter, that would be best but that's hard with a mini split. Great video. Doing it yourself is pretty awesome and definitely does give me a great feeling.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
in my experience with the old one, the filters were never the issue. they are really filters in name only, lol. it was the build up on the blower spindle fan that was horrible and I never even knew it
@Krimsonrain 2 місяці тому
The kreg stud finder might be my favorite part of the video
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
didn't think I'd use the laser, but it was perfect for this exact situation. amzn.to/42y6SJU
@colonelcoitus 2 місяці тому
One of the best install videos I have seen, I like you installed in a different way from every other video I have seen
@anubin7625 2 місяці тому
That is a really nice diy system. Will definitely look at it when I build my shop.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
a mini split for the shop is sooooo nice
@chrisp.76 2 місяці тому
It would be great if you could do a video on what and how to do for annual maintenance.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
pretty basic. clean outdoor coils, clean indoor filters and blowers
@Gantorin 2 місяці тому
Thank you for doing this video. I am so getting one now for my gaming side room in the future. I got a lot more diy to do before then.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
great place to put one
@inspiringbuilds 2 місяці тому
Nicely done and handy stud finder. 👍
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
thanks!
@thinkpadthinkers 2 місяці тому
That bit at 6:20 is perfect!!!
@MCsCreations 2 місяці тому
Fantastic work, Brad! Really well done! 😃 Yeah, I'm going to need to install one pretty soon at my shop as well. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Thanks, MC. A mini split will make your shop life so much better!
@RaffBuilding 2 місяці тому
I installed a Fujitsu 2 zone some months ago. The unit is pre-charged with all the coolant you need, but I had to borrow a vacuum pump and gauge set to vacuum the lines before releasing the coolant. I planned to cut the line sets and flare the ends, but got nervous and simply located everything to work with 25' and 35' line sets. In that case, I could have gone the Mr. Cool route.
@williamtilton8138 2 місяці тому
Thank you for the show. Now I know
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
and knowing is half the battle
@lucasdownunder 2 місяці тому
You guys are lucky in the US with all the DIY projects you can do. In Australia, if you do similar work yourself it would void your home insurance as work needs to be done by qualified tradies not to confuse with professionals :) have a good one!
@SpringValleyOutdoors 2 місяці тому
Poor aussies. You guys truly have no real freedoms..
@martinwoodworking 2 місяці тому
I'm looking at that in the future for my shop
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
best shop upgrade I ever made
@martinwoodworking 2 місяці тому
now to just find one that is available in Canada that is also precharged. The ones I'm finding all require flaring the tubes and using a vacuum to get the air out. @@Fixthisbuildthat
@johnisley4578 2 місяці тому
Great Review, Done well. Cheers
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
thanks, John!
@jimrosson6702 2 місяці тому
Great video thanks for sharing
@bob_mosavo 2 місяці тому
Thanks 👍
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
No problem 👍
@Danman1972 2 місяці тому
Yea... You might build a filtered intake for that if you have dust in there. Jay Bates has a good one for that.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
yes, definitely considering that based on the condition of my old one
@jb510 2 місяці тому
I was going to suggset this too :). I clean my little screen filters about every 2 months... but want to build a big air box like Jay and someone else did...
@glittalogik 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat You could also look at making a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for the space - the HVAC can't get dusty if the air's already clean :)
@hansangb 2 місяці тому
Yeah Chris (Glimpse Inside) found out why you need a filter box the hard way!
@justplanebob105 2 місяці тому
I really liked this one. My garage/shop needs a mini-split in the worst way. The uninsulated garage door gets full afternoon sun. Summer's are murder. I'm just nervous about getting on a ladder at my age. The condenser would sit in direct sun on the south side of the house. Is that an issue?
@erickdanielsson6710 2 місяці тому
Thanks Brad. How's the new home doing?
@vincentnucaso6776 2 місяці тому
@Fixthisbuildthat - If you have a partially finished garage and you want buy the appropriate sized Mr Cool unit, how do you calculate the sq footage with an open ceiling to the A-frame roof?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
great question and honestly I don't know. But I'd imagine in the winter is where you'll have the issue. Summer time the upper area shouldn't matter as cool air is heavier. And potentially adding a fan above the rafters could push that warm air down in the winter
@kamo7434 2 місяці тому
The problem with these DIY systems is long term serviceability. Not one contractor out of dozens in my local area will service or repair DIY hvac systems. Arguably you could just install another one considering the price point, but it's something to consider nonetheless.
@williamellis8993 2 місяці тому
This is why I had mine installed by a local HVAC contractor. No regrets.
@kamo7434 2 місяці тому
@@williamellis8993 Yep, me too. Not to mention the Daikin I had installed has a twelve year warranty. I spend enough time out of town and away from home that I didn't want to leave my wife with a headache incase anything goes wrong with the HVAC system at the house. Now we can be rest assured that help is a phone call away if anything breaks down.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Definitely something to consider. You'll likely have to find a side-jobber to do work unless you do it yourself.
@jb510 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat hard to find a "side jobber" with the proper hvac equipment to service them. Thankfully, I'm friendly with my two local hvac companies and have hired them for other work They don't like servicing it, but they will. I've never seen an industry so hell bent on brand loyalty as HVAC. They'll all absolutely trash talk any brand they don't directly sell.
@kamo7434 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat For sure. I'm not saying don't do it. Heck, I'll probably install a DIY unit in my detached garage this year. But if that unit goes out it's simply an inconvenience not an emergency where my family is going to freeze. I only want to caution those considering going the DIY route to think about downsides and if the application is appropriate.
@mikedodsonlabview 2 місяці тому
My question is about dust. I have a wood shop and despite my efforts things get dusty when I’m working. Are you compensating for the dust in the air with additional filtering or just relying on the internal filter. I’ve seen other DIYers who build additional filtering. It’s one of the reasons I’ve hesitated installing a mini-split.
@BiggMo 2 місяці тому
Please do a video of restoring a wall that was mural painted. I primed and painted, but the edges and brush marks are telegraphing through. Is my only option to retexture (orange peal) the wall?
@sapelesteve 2 місяці тому
Looks like a nice unit Brad. I was wondering if the company would still honor the warrantee on a self installed unit? Also, haven't seen any videos on your house in the woods? Are you still working on that house? Just curious. Thanks! 👍👍
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
hey, Steve. They definitely honor the warranty on the DIY kit. It's specifically made for weekend warriors to install. And there will be more vids on the new property soon. Been a slow start to the year
@cathyhann7957 6 днів тому
What’s the best location to install a mini split in a 12x32 shed converted to tiny home? On the end of short wall or long wall?
@Chris-ec9lc 12 днів тому
get a loaner vacuum pump and gauges from the autoparts store. You will probably need a 1/4 to 5/16 adapter to hook up to the access port. Please pull a vacuum and check for drop, you are leaving air in the system.
@bamadave11 2 місяці тому
Nice
@davidwatson4510 2 місяці тому
If this type of unit is installed in a house that has central ac now, does this unit use the existing vents to each room? I think there has to be a interior blower in each room. Also, how does this unit control humidity? Is it the same as central air.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
no, this is a ductless unit. and temp and humidity are controlled by a sensor on unit or remote
@yeahitskimmel 2 місяці тому
Learning to use a vacuum pump and about the compressor/evaporator/condenser seems like something anyone could do if they are already capable of all this. I really like your HVAC guy story tho
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
yes, it's not so much pulling the vacuum or reading pressures that is hard. It's actually sizing, cutting, and flaring the tubing for good, solid and clean joints that seems to be the difficult part and most common place for failure from what I read.
@JCWren 2 місяці тому
That's actually the one thing I don't like about Mr Cool: All the extra length in the line set. You can coil it up or whatever, but it's still there, and still ugly. I need about 8' for mine, and the minimum is 10', but at least I don't have an extra 13' of line on it. Flaring the joints and pulling the vacuum is pretty easy, IMHO.
@keithf5236 2 місяці тому
QUESTION - If it would be easier to go on exterior wall, what was holding you back from doing that on the wall that you feed the lines through?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
hey Keith! 2 things. 1. it wouldn't distribute air through my shop as well (pointed across the short distance vs long distance of my shop). 2. The hot water heater vent piping is in the way
@keithf5236 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat ok, didn't know what you had going over on the exterior to limit use, thanks.
@matteckelberry5964 2 місяці тому
Did you use 10/2 w/ground from your disconnect?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
the prior installer did that hook up and I forget what it was. orange jacket
@vonnyrotten 2 місяці тому
great video, but out of curiosity, why are you doing this on your "old" house? aren't you in your new place?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
I'm far away from being at that stage unfortunately, and I needed to get it fixed/replaced one way or the other
@vonnyrotten 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat oh gotcha! thanks for the reply!
@truthreigns7 2 місяці тому
What do you mean by "too bad it is not 2016" concerning pallet wood?
@zaprodk 2 місяці тому
Remember to tighten the caps on the valves good and tight!
@dobish6 2 місяці тому
Does this plug into an outlet? 120 or 240?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
it is connected to a 240v disconnect in a service panel
@calebhill97 2 місяці тому
So if you needed a coolant recharge do you just replace the pipes?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
the outdoor unit still has a refrigerant supply line, so you could add if you needed to
@geminithugbaby473 2 місяці тому
There is no refrigerant in the line set . How would one keep in the charge when connecting the lines to the evap and condenser? Impossible!.. the condenser is where it hold the charge . After u connect the lines you evacuate the lines as well as the evap once u have a good vacuum u open the valves on the condenser and they then get released within the lines as well as the evap . If u need to change out the evap or do a repair in which u need to disconnect the lines u turn on the unit on cool close the valve on the liquid line once that is done the pressure should drop on the suction line and with your gauges once the psi drops close to 1 psi you close the suction line valve and all your refrigerant is stored in the condenser
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
@@geminithugbaby473 feel free to go read the patent to understand how it works. But yes, the refrigerant is in the lineset.
@user-fu8eu1kh2v 2 місяці тому
Is it true that the heat setting will only go down to 62? The description on Amazon says it goes down to 32. I was hoping to install one in my shop and turn the heat down low in the winter to keep it just above freezing.
@ssgLunchbox 2 місяці тому
Probably just in cooling mode. If in heat mode you can probably set it a lot lower.
@Meyerwoodworks 4 дні тому
62 is the lowest it will go
@stradric 2 місяці тому
Your DIY origin story hits home. Predatory contracting is rampant, makes it more difficult for everyone, and makes the world a worse place. We need more honesty in business and the world.
@Luissanchezisunza 2 місяці тому
Hey Brad, how's the shed coming?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
well, it was buried under 7" of snow for a while, but I'm switching back to it soon!
@mikeclark2720 2 місяці тому
All 3 components come pre charged, not just the line set.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Sorry, that is not true. The lines are pre-charged, not the indoor or outdoor units. Excerpt straight from the patent #US-11747025-B2 page 36. Verbatim, no parenthesis added by me. 😀 Female quick-connect connectors are disposed at either end of the pre-charged line-set, in communication with the conduit piping, and are equpped with a variety of features specifically designed for the containment of refrigerant within the pre-charged line-set and the calculated release of the refrigerant into (and only into) the indoor and outdoor units of the HVAC system via mating male quick-connect connectors disposed on the units themselves.
@brentjasperson5681 2 місяці тому
Damn, Mr. Cool really just handed these out to all the DIY UKpostsrs
@rthomp03 2 місяці тому
Don't worry, they'll pass that "savings" on to anyone who actually pays for one.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
It's a great business model. Make a good product that is easy to install and will save you a ton a money and put it in the hands of people who can share it. Win-win-win
@rthomp03 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat Except that having a marketing budget that is much higher than your engineering budget isn't really conducive to making a good product.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
@@rthomp03 sounds like you don't run a business, lol. Making a great product is a one-time cost. Marketing is not
@jeremyfish1975 2 місяці тому
How's the new shop coming? You left us hanging on that and the shed
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
indeed. 2024 has been a very slow start and very very rainy/snowy. But the weather is turning around!
@tbone29588 2 місяці тому
When Mr Cool sends me a free one I will install one. lol
@alwayzdrummin 2 місяці тому
A great place to install one of those would be in a shed you might work in....
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
my bud Scott at Everyday Home Repairs put one in a shed run off solar powered batteries. Killer setup, though I'm not sure how long it could run full bore on solar alone.
@alwayzdrummin 2 місяці тому
@Fixthisbuildthat that's a neat idea. I was implying where the rest of the shed build was. I need to build one once the weather gets warmer and as I started to design it you started your series. It's been helpful and I'd like to see the end.
@kenleywade4264 2 місяці тому
Maaaannnnn I wish you would have done this a couple years ago 😂
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
lol, I wish it'd done it 6 years ago and saved half my money.
@tonyi4085 2 місяці тому
Three things: 1. Straighten out the most of the line set before inserting it into the wall (it’ll make it much easier) 2. I wish there was an option to completely replace the condensation line with PVC. The corrugated tubing will trap water and get moldy. 3. Make sure there’s a pitch away for the drain
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
great tips
@tylerufen 2 місяці тому
my concern, with my luck, would be to run into a burr connecting the lines, vent all the refrigerant to the atmosphere, lose the vacuum, the thing is essentially scrap because those connectors are proprietary, and i just gotta get a new one... i see it as a gamble because of the installation, but it's still nice to know it exists because of the price point...
@mphuie 2 місяці тому
Mr Cool units are 2x the price of other DIY models. Their lineset can't be cut so you're going to coil the extra unless you're lucky on the length. All you need is $150 in tools. Check other brands to save over $1100 over the unit that was installed. Same warranty.
@scottbeverly188 Місяць тому
But, do the others warranty the unit if you do the DIY? All the ones I have researched require a certified tech to do installation for the warranty and local techs will not touch them because you didn't buy their systems.
@jb510 2 місяці тому
Mind blown... when I installed mine it never occurred to me I could have installed the lineset mostly inside the garage... in hindsight wish I has for one of the air handlers (3 zone system with 2 into a garage/shop and 1 into a detached shed office). FYI, smart phone control is super nice to be able to turn everything on an hour before I head to my shop. It does have a couple annoying things, like you can't schedule it to go into FP (Freeze Protection) mode which is the same as setting the heat to 45F. Lowest you can normally set in regular heat mode is 62F. And can't do things like "always turn off after 4 hours". I just schedule mind to go off at 4pm and midnight in case I ever forget. Overall, 3 years later, still super happy with the whole thing though!
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
gotta tell yeah, it was a huge extra pain doing it that way though, lol. That dang water heater really made it tough. I'm going to try and hook it up to Home Assistant and do scheduling that way if needed
@jb510 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat LMAO... of course you use HA. Anyway, installing linesets into covers is always a PITA, I sure extra PITA behind the water heater. One thing to be sure of is you have good slope to your condensate line and that wherever it exits it won't freeze and get plug. I use mine as much for heating as cooling, imagine you will too.
@robertkerby2581 14 днів тому
I really enjoyed your installation of your brand new Mr. Cool heating & cooling unit! Well done, Brad!
@COVERZHD1 2 місяці тому
Why are splits so expensive in the US? Herr in aus yiu can get a 5kw split installed for $1500-3000aud
@ta0810 2 місяці тому
What thermal camera is that?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
it's the FLIR Edge One Pro. It's awesome amzn.to/4brIsps
@Marine-wj4jv 2 місяці тому
What happened to the shed build?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
christmas, travel and 7" of snow, lol. It's coming back soon!
@thinkpadthinkers 2 місяці тому
Hope retention holds!
@SimpleInformationINC Місяць тому
You missed a critical point: What type of freon does the system use? Make sure it something like R410A that can be purchased locally incase there's a leak. Most likely these, Made in China, units WILL develop a leak ;)
@ivandalisay7609 2 місяці тому
That look @15:25. 😂
@riba2233 2 місяці тому
Hmm thise prices seem wack, in my country they are like 2-4x lower. But we have a very large market for mini splits I guess :)
@srobak 2 місяці тому
Why didn't you installed it in the same location as the previous unit was, adjusting for stud placement? You didn't put any thread tape on the coolant lines.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
yes, adjusted for stud placement, but also to make the 25' line work out better. and the coolant lines have o-rings, no tape
@mikeclark2720 2 місяці тому
You’re not supposed to use teflon tape on it.
@BiggMo 2 місяці тому
My coworker installed a “Mr. Cool” unit, it went out 18months later, only to learn there were limited parts and just ended up having to replace the whole thing
@slop9424 2 місяці тому
What if you have a leak?
@wilsonxyz92 2 місяці тому
Wow, the labour cost to install mini split unit in your country is very expensive. In my country, it cost ~20-25 USD to install mini split unit. 😮
@thezfunk 2 місяці тому
Mitsubishi mini splits are supposed to be really good quality. Very disappointing to see the whole system failed after only 6 years.
@rick2tube 2 місяці тому
Agree and good to know paying for Mitsubishi does not guarantee long term reliability.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Completely agree. I paid up to get the Mitsu when I bought it, thinking it was the best in market....apparently it wasn't. The exact failure was a leak in the evaporator coil caused by corrosion. There was no coating on the fins or tube brackets to prevent rust
@machiavelligaming9755 Місяць тому
Not worth it unless you pay someone to install it that’s licensed and bonded but I just got quoted 26k for an 18000btu unit that was literally directly on the other side of the electric box. Unreal
@guapo1270 19 днів тому
Mitsubishi has a 10 year warranty when installed by a licensed contractor, what happened to the warranty?
@rudyrivera7426 2 місяці тому
👌👍
@mysticshadow425 2 місяці тому
Good luck getting one reputable hvac technician to touch your dyi installation 🤣 I certainly wouldn’t so many things wrong.
@chadgreen100 2 місяці тому
Thermal camera reference, please?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
It's amazing. FLIR ONE EDGE PRO Thermal Camera - amzn.to/4brIsps
@chadgreen100 2 місяці тому
Thank you
@rthomp03 2 місяці тому
You should probably clarify: mini split systems work best when operating at a steady state. Using it like a smart device that turns off when you leave and on when you come home will be less efficient than leaving it on all the time.
@srobak 2 місяці тому
That goes for any heating/cooling solution
@Taylexwow 2 місяці тому
This should be renamed - Replacing an existing minisplit......you don't have to deal with a lot I would.....no pad, no electrical, etc. Not meant as a diss, its still a good video
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
fair, but I would have had the electrical disconnect done professionally anyway and the pad is literal buy and drop in place. So it's really just the hole through the wall. And if you don't have brick that's a breeze
@chrissynen 2 місяці тому
"too bad it's not 2016" haha
@Avishadur 2 місяці тому
One item of note is that when not using a torque wrench, your tool will not say "click" for you so you must manually say it yourself
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
😂
@user-ps2ur3bo1o Місяць тому
always follow your unit installation manual guy's
@jasonvangel5538 10 днів тому
Not pre charged it is dry sealed with nitrogen
@that_jason_black 2 місяці тому
If I didn't know any better . . . . AND I DON'T. I think Brad is gonna print out a flange for that hole in the brick.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
now I feel like a fraud for not doing that
@that_jason_black 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat Don't feel like that Dude. You are doing a lot. Looked like filming this took you out a bit but love the channel and can't wait to see more.
@zenginellc 5 днів тому
"IT'S SUUUUUSSSAAAANNN!"
@Fixthisbuildthat 5 днів тому
yes, we love that movie, lol
@rupert310 2 місяці тому
You should have done a video on Mr. Cool universal. That system is more compatible with peoples homes and would make great content.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
hmmm, i'll have to look at that one. just went for a plug and play for this install
@thezfunk 2 місяці тому
I installed Mr. Cool for my new gas furnace and AC. It has only been a couple years but so far, so good!
@user-ps2ur3bo1o Місяць тому
many , many , people today do not know anything about doing their own home repairs these day's guys thats why the construction companies stay alive , some people dont even change out a lite bulb anymore,
@wojtek-33 2 місяці тому
Just FYI - You also have to pay twice a year to maintain the warranty. Hard to tell from looking online, but it appears to be $160-230/yr for the warranty, so another $1100-1500, so with the unit plus warranty, if you go for the smallest 500sq ft unit for a typical sized garage, about $450/yr to own, not including electricity.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Just did some research because that seems sus, and here's what I found. You're referring to the Protection Program which you enroll in and they send you a subscription style cleaning/care kit (not sure how often). Doing this has a biannual cost but extends you to a limited lifetime warranty on compressor, 7 year replacement, and 5 year parts warranty. If you don't do this plan you get the standard warranty which is 7 year compressor, 5 year parts and 1 year remote control. So there is no additional cost for the standard warranty.
@zeendaniels5809 2 місяці тому
14:22 And you left that screw inside? Really? That would bug me out big time... 😂
@th3m1ke 2 місяці тому
Am I crazy or is this a reupload? I feel like I remember this video verbatim or Im losing it haha
@user-ps2ur3bo1o Місяць тому
yup you always want to buy charged up units it is very costly to hire an Hvac guy to do it for you !
@gz5627 2 місяці тому
Its not degrees, but farhenheit whats been shown. Otherwise it would be damn warm inside 😂
@andrewpinson1268 2 місяці тому
I had heard - correct me please - that some of these locations where you buy the Mr. Cool also sell the ones that are not completely DIY. So people need to be careful which Mr. Cool that they order.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
I could see that, becaue they do have many models. But it's easy to find as it's the only one that says DIY in the name.
@andrewpinson1268 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat Yes and if only people would pay attention to that. Granted I to have misread and ordered wrong things before. But you are right.
@jb510 2 місяці тому
MRCOOL sells multiple product lines. The "DIY" line has the precharged linesets that are 100% DIY. The "Olympus" product line is not and you need equipment to evac and charge the lines. The precharged linesets are expensive and fixed lengths (you can join two together, but you can't cut one in half). It is a trade off...
@andrewpinson1268 2 місяці тому
@@jb510 My point of bringing all of this up about watch what you buy is from another YT site complaining that no one had told them to watch what they buy. To me it is just not reading what you are buying. Must b the DIY line.
@jb510 2 місяці тому
@@andrewpinson1268 people that can't read, research and understand the difference... probably aren't detailed oriented enough to successfully install it themselves either.
@sarinhighwind 2 місяці тому
Id be using zip toggles if i wasnt going for studs
@jlanier 2 місяці тому
Wait, did I miss something? I thought there was a move to new house/shop?
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
nope, it's still in the works. just a different timeline, and I still want comfort in this garage in the meantime
@Zenkai76 2 місяці тому
im just wondering when you're going to finish your shed lol
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
when it's dry and above 40 for more than half a day, lol
@Zenkai76 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthat fair enough, I'm just excited to see it, thanks for the update!
@MANSHED 2 місяці тому
Did you at least pay the AC guy for his diagnosis? 😂
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
Oh yeah, paid him is $69 trip fee back then. Could have bought 2 capacitors for that!!! 😂
@MANSHED 2 місяці тому
@@Fixthisbuildthatgood man. 😉 Great video as always. I’m getting ready to install another mini split on another shed this week.
@michaelc.sobczyk9100 2 місяці тому
@@FixthisbuildthatSo I’m confused are you saying that the 69.00 was overpriced?
@Chris...S 2 місяці тому
@Fixthisbuildthat true but how much time would it have took you to diagnose the issue. Probably cost you more specially if you just start thowing parts at it. $69 plus the cap is still a great deal to get it fixed.
@daviddoodle 2 місяці тому
6:27 When I do my own projects I get very angry, make 20 trips to the hardware store, and hurt myself. And it's not done right. Then again, something very similar happens when I hire people and it costs more, so there's that.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
lol, so true
@ghita.herdean.1979 2 місяці тому
You should have used more screws for the indoor unit plate, not for holding power but in time, it could start to vibrate and become noisy. Also, why didn't you connect the pipes to the indoor unit on the bench, hook it up and them push the pipes from inside out. Easier than your method, especially with your wife's help. One last thing: putting the lines inside (like you did) may not be very pretty but is better for the efficiency: yes, the pipes are insulated, but it's a thin layer of insulation.
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
re: the lines from inside vs. outside.....says easy, does hard. Especially while trying not to manuever them when they are attached to an air handler that is a rigid anchor vs free floating like we did
@stevethirdcitymo6527 2 місяці тому
How great to have such a partner in your wife 😊
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
She's the best!
@bader51500 2 місяці тому
The ac units are way overpriced in the US, I could get the same unit as the one you installed for around 700$ with the installation fee included 😶
@kwilliams2239 2 місяці тому
This isn't anything new. Sears sold a whole house AC designed as a DIY, back in the '60s. My brother and I installed one in my mothers house. It, too, had pre-charged lines so there was no pumping down the system with it, either. Of course, it had ancient refrigerant but it worked.
@thekiwinomad 2 місяці тому
Personally i don't like the fact of these companies selling dyi products like that. Its not taking into account the years training that goes into becoming a technician. Here in new Zealand the home owner cant touch anything to do with electrical, plumbing, gas or HVAC. Which i agree with it should be left be the tradesman who has spent most of life learning the craft. And maintaining their licence to do so. Most tradesmen wont touch something that dyi person has installed you also would never get insurance or a consent to do the work (thats here in nz).
@Ricksastar 2 місяці тому
So instead of paying $2500 for a repair or double for a new one… you got it free!
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
I got it in exchange for marketing services provided, effectively bartered, not free 😀
@fudpukker 2 місяці тому
Hey Brad, great install. BTW, the outdoor unit (compressor) is pre-gassed with refrigerant. The lines are usually empty. The indoor unit is filled with Nitrogen gas to keep it clean and prevent oxidization. That is the noise you heard when removing the plugs from the indoor unit.
@busterulmer7092 2 місяці тому
Having installed a few of these, the condensing unit (outside unit) has 99% of the refrigerant in it, the evaporator unit/ fan coil (inside unit) and line set have a holding charge. This is how you avoid pulling a vacuum on the system. Once you tighten down the connections you pierce the line set seals and it's ready to go
@Fixthisbuildthat 2 місяці тому
This is a common but inaccurate statement as I clarified in the video. But don't take my word for it. Here is the direct wording from Mr. Cool's patent #US-11125479-B1 😀 Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing non-expert installation of HVAC systems are provided. The HVAC system includes an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, a first pre-charged refrigerant line-set, a second pre-charged refrigerant line-set, and a line-set coupler, each containing pre- pressurized refrigerant securely positioned therein prior to engagement between two or more of the aforementioned elements. The first pre-charged refrigerant line-set is couplable between an indoor unit refrigerant port of the indoor unit and a first coupler end of the line-set coupler. The second pre-charged refrigerant line-set is couplable between an outdoor unit refrigerant pot of the outdoor unit and a second coupler end of the line-set coupler.
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