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Technology Connections: HVAC sizing follow-up (aux heat, shared walls, sizing for heating, "runs all the time," etc)(youtu.be)

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Altima NEO@lemmy.zip
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I want an ac, but getting one installed is so ridiculously expensive.

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Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee
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I had a split ac unit installed about 5 years ago and it cost me like 1300€. What are they charging for it where you live then?

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Altima NEO@lemmy.zip
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$16,000-20,000 usd for a 2-3 head mini split heat pump

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kokopelli@lemmy.world
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Where? If you look online (in the US at least) they are about $2000

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Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldOPM
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Depends on the system, the living space, and the existing HVAC. The box itself can be well under $2k USD, but things like upgrading your ducting can add a lot to the bill if you have a central air system.

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Lou Frogno@lemmy.world
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Heat pumps installations are a racket out in the US right now, it’s artificial expense to pad out pockets, there is no practical reason it need be that expensive.

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I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world
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Maybe go for a Window Rattler instead? Easy to install.

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lud@lemm.ee
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Don’t you need those weird windows for that?

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I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world
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Might be a regional thing. Here in Australia our houses often have sliding windows, so it’s not hard to open one and mount an aircon in the space, sealing around thy edges.

I think some other countries use hinged windows which are less amenable to being violated by a Window Rattler. Placing the entire unit inside against the window and creating some improvised ducting for the outdoor air inlet side can also work in a pinch.

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