Recent content by k_ross

I don't know for sure, but I think that means when you have it in heating mode, when it enters a defrost cycle to clear ice buildup on the outside unit, it won't blow cold air during the defrost cycle.

The installation manual doesn't caution against it, so it's probably okay. But I'm not an HVAC professional. The condensate drain hose, however, cannot go uphill. It must slope downhill from the indoor unit.

Nope, no way to shorten them. Can you plan your install so the two units are farther apart? Maybe even move the indoor unit to a different wall, and run the lineset either along the interior wall, or under the eves on the exterior? From what I've read, it's best not to coil up the extra...

Since I just installed a Mr Cool unit, I went and checked out that link. When I search for Mr Cool, it comes back with a lot of models listed, but in the "Eligible for federal tax credit" column, none of them say "Yes". :(

Kaizen, How many square feet is that 12k unit covering? Do you plan on installing vinyl siding? Will the lineset interfere with installation of siding? "Now I want more". Hehe, addicting little buggers. I now want to get a 3-head unit for the bedrooms in the house, and get rid of the...

Heh I don't know, I'm not a HVAC expert. I just followed the directions, squirted some soapy water on there, didn't see any bubbles. Powered it up, squirted it again, still no bubbles. Inside it blows out nice cold air. I measured as low as 39 degrees F. So I think that means I'm not empty...

Yeah I had to do the same thing. I couldn't get it setup with my Android phone, had to go find someone with an iPhone to set it up. Since the stuff is stored on their server with your account, once it's set up it then worked fine from my Android. I was a little disappointed with the app...

It's very easy to drill a 3.5" hole through the wall after drywall is in. I'd say it's easier than trying to drywall around a 3.5" piece of PVC sticking out. I just completed the installation of a DIY mini-split system last week and drilling the hole through the wall was no problem at all.

I just now finished running 3/4" PVC pipe to redirect the condensate. It runs down the wall, through the hole in the deck, and along the underside of the deck and drains onto the grass. No flower beds nearby.

That's a nice clean install! I like it!

Yep I just followed the directions. Also watched their video. Pretty easy. Main thing is don't kink the lines, and try to keep the stress on the connections as low as possible. -- Kevin

The electrician did his job yesterday, and I'm up and running. Like I said earlier, I just bolted it to the concrete slab since he arrived ahead of schedule, and I didn't have time to order a wall bracket to get it up off the ground. I'm impressed with how quiet this thing is. Especially the...

The electrician called last night to tell me he had a schedule change, and that he could come today if I wanted. I naturally said yes, but that meant I had to scramble a bit to mount the condenser unit. I just bolted it to the concrete slab, using the supplied rubber feet, to the right of the...

Oh, as to where I bought mine, yes it was from Ingrams

Thanks for the advice everyone! I'll look into wall mounts to get it up off the ground. I'm in northern Michigan, definitely snow country. Kaizen, thanks for the link, those covers look great, I think I'll order some! -- Kevin