Sorry, but he's in the NYC area and pretty much only deals with large contractors and developers. I've noticed on Facebook Marketplace a lot of ads for split systems cheap including Mitsubishi , seem to be open boxes etc, don't know if the warranty applies since I think you have to buy from a certifies dealer, but if the price is right night be worth it - I've been eyeing a local ad for a large Mitsubishi that's super cheap for the garageI'm having trouble getting a mitsubishi. Everyone is out of them or they have them on order but don't know when they will get them in. Does your brother in law have any we can purchase or does he only see to local people/companies?
When running splits for cooling, it is important that they are configured such that they drain completely.
A few of the benefits of ceiling units are that they:
Use a prop-fan rather than a wheel/squirrel-cage fan.
Fan generally does not get wet.
Condensate is pumped out rather than depending on gravity.
If you have a wall unit, it is a good idea to run it in fan mode for a couple hours every now an then to dry them out.
I always appreciate the input. I have tried every suggestion given to me. Drainage on my 3 units is free flowing, tried the tablets, although have to be chopped up to get in the tray. Tried running the heat occasionally or turn ac off with blower on, not really practicle in FL heat and humidity. Because the mold only grows on the blower wheel, not in the drain pan or on houseing plastic or coil the only culprit left is the blower wheel itself. There is an anti mold spray which does help but only lasts a few months, I think all it does is fill the pours in the plastic.The fans in all my Carrier units are galvanized, and all the coils are copper. The wheel-fans in the wall units still get gunked up. The prop-fans in the cassette units stay clean and dry, but for a little dust.
You can get tablets you drop in the pan that are suppose to kill the growth and facilitate better draining.
I always appreciate the input. I have tried every suggestion given to me. Drainage on my 3 units is free flowing, tried the tablets, although have to be chopped up to get in the tray. Tried running the heat occasionally or turn ac off with blower on, not really practicle in FL heat and humidity. Because the mold only grows on the blower wheel, not in the drain pan or on houseing plastic or coil the only culprit left is the blower wheel itself. There is an anti mold spray which does help but only lasts a few months, I think all it does is fill the pours in the plastic.
Like cell service in the USA ... those with the $$ pay. Mini splits in Africa as similarly priced. What's the install like in Thailand. In Africa most don't get installed w/ pump downs outside of major areasI live live in Thailand which is pretty hot and humid all year, it's 93 outside right now.
It is interesting that some installations have the mold issue and some do not. I've had probably 15 splits in my homes here, and another twenty at work and never had a problem, for others it is a constant battle. Splits are (apparently) becoming really popular in the US now, but I still think a well designed, correctly installed central system is much better.
In Thailand, most people pay to have their splits serviced once or twice a year. The tech comes out with a helper and they bag/tent the wall unit, take the face off, blow out the drain and then pressure-wash the filter, coil and pan, then dry it all with a leaf-blower. Depending on where you are, this service typically costs $15-$30 per unit, often less if multiple units in the same home. Taking the unit apart is fast and easy if you know how. Google your model number and find a video.
In Thailand, I think the most expensive brands are Daikin followed by Mitsubishi. I just checked and I can buy a new, base-model Daikin 14,400BTU wall unit from an authorized supplier for under $600 including installation. The free installation incudes 13' of everything from the condenser to the evaporator, 13' of drain, a breaker and 26' of everything from the electrical panel to the condenser.
IMHO, cost and small homes is why splits are popular in much of the World, not because they are better. That said, they do have it all over a window-unit...
Incidentally, multi-splits are almost unheard of here.
Like cell service in the USA ... those with the $$ pay. Mini splits in Africa as similarly priced. What's the install like in Thailand. In Africa most don't get installed w/ pump downs outside of major areas
A lot of stuff is actually a lot cheaper in the US...
The installations are typically basic and effective. Most of the walls here are brick & mortar, so there is not a lot of hiding pipes inside the wall. Almost all are installed on exterior walls, condenser bolted to the outside wall, or on the balcony, evaporator bolted to the wall inside, pipes directly out the wall behind the evaporator and ducted to the condenser. The breaker is installed inside the wall. Electric is run to the panel, and if another breaker is needed in the panel, that is an up-charge, as is any material exceeding what is included. If your electric has to be run further than 26', there is a charge per-unit distance. the same with piping and ducting.
For the drains, I like a hose from the evaporator through the wall, bent down and stuck into the drain pipe
It is also worth noting these are air conditioners, not heat-pumps. Virtually no has heat here.
Part of the reason I went with mini splits is after living in Chaing Mai and Cebu, Philippines I was confident in them. Then the smash and grab contractors with their crappy installs in Florida convinced me I could do better on my own. Except for the disassembly of the units for blower wheel cleaning I am quite happy with the minis. I cannot imagine what it would cost to have someone come in and clean them for me, would guess about $200 per unit or $600 for my 3 heads.I live live in Thailand which is pretty hot and humid all year, it's 93 outside right now.
It is interesting that some installations have the mold issue and some do not. I've had probably 15 splits in my homes here, and another twenty at work and never had a problem, for others it is a constant battle. Splits are (apparently) becoming really popular in the US now, but I still think a well designed, correctly installed central system is much better.
In Thailand, most people pay to have their splits serviced once or twice a year. The tech comes out with a helper and they bag/tent the wall unit, take the face off, blow out the drain and then pressure-wash the filter, coil and pan, then dry it all with a leaf-blower. Depending on where you are, this service typically costs $15-$30 per unit, often less if multiple units in the same home. Taking the unit apart is fast and easy if you know how. Google your model number and find a video.
In Thailand, I think the most expensive brands are Daikin followed by Mitsubishi. I just checked and I can buy a new, base-model Daikin 14,400BTU wall unit from an authorized supplier for under $600 including installation. The free installation incudes 13' of everything from the condenser to the evaporator, 13' of drain, a breaker and 26' of everything from the electrical panel to the condenser.
IMHO, cost and small homes is why splits are popular in much of the World, not because they are better. That said, they do have it all over a window-unit...
Incidentally, multi-splits are almost unheard of here.