Im stuck choosing a mini split, advice needed!!!

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Devoted1

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• Apr 9, 2013

• #1

Would you guys spend 4k on a 4 ton excel air system or get TWO 2 ton mini splits from chigo, soleus, or tropical all rated at 13 seer for 2k? Is it worth it to pay the extra 2k on a trusted brand or get an extra 2 ton mini split on the side in case something happens since its only 1k each? Thanks for any and all inputs.

 

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Devoted1

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• Apr 9, 2013

• #2

bumpa bump

 

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shirami

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #3

Get two mini splits but spend 2k on each one.
Mitsubishi, Friedrich, Fujitsu, or LG with 17+ seer rating.

 

Treetroit City

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• Apr 10, 2013

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This is like a turtle race lol. 2011 join date, 20 something posts.

 

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Devoted1

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #5

Thanks Shirami!

Third - Haa! Lurkers are very wise.

 

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Granger2

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #6

You can save by installing the Friedrich Breeze yourself. Plus higher SEER. -granger

 

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Devoted1

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #7

Granger2 - You are the "Grainger" of these forums haha. Thank you.

 

cocktail frank

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #8

i have a 21 seer friedrich, only 9k btu tho.
easy to install yourself if need be.
thing kicks ass!

 

Treetroit City

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #9

I'll second the Friedrich breeze. Just installed one myself, pretty easy.

 

HUGE

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #10

Avoid sanyo. Fujitsu 36clx1 is fucking awesome

 

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Devoted1

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #11

Thanks for the advice fellas! I found these two mini splits on thermospace. They are both 24k btu DC inverters.

Mini split #1 "Serville AURA" - Is rated at 19 Seer, comes with a 1 year warranty on parts and 5 year warranty on the compressor made by Toshiba.

Mini split #2 "AirCon" - Is rated at 18 Seer, comes with a 2 year warranty on parts and 5 year warranty on the compressor made by Mitshubishi.

Both cost around 1.5k

Edit: What do you guys think? Which would be the better choice between the two.

 

Hammerhead

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #12

why not a dual mini split? It has 2 heads for inside. This is what im looking for. these are around 2600$.

This one will def keep things cold lol..

https://www.acwholesalers.com/Fried...=cat1049&subCat=cat1033&trail=5144:No:18442:3 ..

 

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watts

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• Apr 10, 2013

• #13

if you want a 2 ton go with mitsubishi mr slim... if you want a 3 ton, the fugitsu 36clx1 is best value.. in the cool only models.

and i guess a friedrich breeze if you want easier DIY option.

 

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Puscifer

• Apr 10, 2013

• #14

Some good advise being given here. Spend your money on a quality name brand unit. Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Daikin, lg - those are pretty much the top of the line brands, with Mitsubishi and Daikin taking top spot. And as suggested, you could always get a dual head unit.

 

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Devoted1

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• Apr 11, 2013

• #15

Good vibes here, thank you very much fellas.