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Comments (15)I just purchased 2 split a/c systems as an upgrade from the units I currently have. It is now September 22, 2014 and I am unhappy with my 3 month old brand new units. I started with a Fujitsu 11000 btu in the master bedroom and a Mitsubishi 30000 btu in the living room. The Fujitsu was weak in cooling efficiency and even though I cared for it very well it required cleaning and servicing every 6 months. The living room was an older model - but if you set it at 71 degrees - we'd be freezing within the 1st hour. Both eventually had freon leaks. I replaced the bedroom with a 2014 Mitsubishi 15000 btu thinking I could run it on a low and quiet fan setting at night. The living room was changed to a 36 000 btu 2014 Mitsubishi which I was also hoping to run on a quieter setting. But - NO! We are running both of these units on MAX 59 degrees on a high fan to cool either room which takes a couple of hours. The air feels cold coming out of units - but not too far from the units. Recalled the installers and checked the freon, temps, and the workings of these. 2 month old units. "everything is Normal". Tech says that's how these new energy efficient units run. He says you gotta run them on max to start with or before the house heats up during the day or close the doors down the hallway to trap the cooler air in the living room. The bedroom is the same - we sleep at 9pm - so we run it at 7pm - on MAX!! It sucks - in Hawaii both units plus the install $6200. My electric bill is slightly higher because these energy efficient units run longer and on Max!!! So disappointing! I have tried different temp settings and combinations of fan power. Some have suggested that in Max mode- it is bouncing the cold air off the opposite wall back to the unit causing the thermostat to raise the temp. I am baffled - so junk !!!...See MoreMini Split Lineset covers - ??
Comments (2)Aluminum linechase...same as what you see for gutters...powder coated in white, almond, an array of colors - you can also get copper. Contact a local custom gutter company....See Moremini-split versus unico
Comments (8)I have a geo thermal heat pump and the unico system installed. We have radiant heat in the floor for the most part and of course the blowers for AC. Everything works. The system heats and cools the house very well, even in the large downstairs, 1200 square feet where we have a dining room connected via pocket doors to the kitchen which is then connected to the living room with a large arch. The return for the whole floor is in the living room. I do have to say, however, that the system is incredibly expensive to operate. My electric bill runs from $300-800 per month. The lower costs during fall and spring when the system is not running as much for either heating or cooling. The house is insulated and has new windows, no drafts. My energy bills were less with gas heat and radiators and wind ACs in the rooms used as needed. Whole house heat or cooling is a waste of energy and I am disgusted....See MoreMini Split Slim Duct- supply in one BR, return in another?
Comments (3)Klem, I assume that the OP is thinking about ducted models. OP, you could use jump ducts in the walls to move air from room to room. I think, however, that is not necessary. It might be possible to install the minimally ducted units with supplies and returns for both rooms above the closet indicated. (I don't know how big those units are.) If there is not enough space to do it that way, you can box out a space under the current ceiling next to the wall for the supply or return. I'd likely run them out the exterior walls. Be creative and make them look like they belong. Is the basement finished? If not, maybe the main units could go there. Keep in mind that there is filter access to be considered....See MoreUser
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