I made a listing of top heat pump/ac mini-split ductless brands and models. Right now models listed range from 8,500-36,000 BTU for different brands: Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic (formerly Sanyo), LG, Samsung and Friedrich. These are all mainly Japanese (who invented it) models and always seem to be in the forefront, though some manufacturers are catching up and closing the gap.
The category of heat pumps/ac units listed are mainly mini-split ductless single zone wall mounted heat pumps and air conditioners (some cool only which are highlighted in blue). All models include inverter compressor unless noted. Prices listed are the lowest I could find on the net (reliable dealers a must, so I just list those prices). You can use the prices as a reference to make sure you're getting a good deal. Right now for all sites I checked shipping is free on all models listed. Here's the list:
There are many other brands that are also less expensive, but I'm making a list of the MOST RELIABLE ones as well as their more efficient models. Personally I don't want to sacrifice reliability and performance for a cheaper brand only to find shortly down the road I need another unit or costly repairs. Right now I have a 32 year old Rheem ac unit that has been running with no problems (in Arizona yet), but the SEER rating is about 7 or lower (standard for the time)! Bout time I get a new unit, hopefully nearly as reliable!
General rule of thumb for sizing BTUs needed to cool for lights (BTUs/1,000 watts):
Unvented bulbs: 3,000 BTU minimum up to 6,000 BTU/1,000 watts.
Vented bulbs: 2,000 BTU minimum to 4,000 BTU/1,000 watts.
Well FEEL FREE to chime in with any other makes and models and your reason(s) why I should include them in the list.
The category of heat pumps/ac units listed are mainly mini-split ductless single zone wall mounted heat pumps and air conditioners (some cool only which are highlighted in blue). All models include inverter compressor unless noted. Prices listed are the lowest I could find on the net (reliable dealers a must, so I just list those prices). You can use the prices as a reference to make sure you're getting a good deal. Right now for all sites I checked shipping is free on all models listed. Here's the list:
There are many other brands that are also less expensive, but I'm making a list of the MOST RELIABLE ones as well as their more efficient models. Personally I don't want to sacrifice reliability and performance for a cheaper brand only to find shortly down the road I need another unit or costly repairs. Right now I have a 32 year old Rheem ac unit that has been running with no problems (in Arizona yet), but the SEER rating is about 7 or lower (standard for the time)! Bout time I get a new unit, hopefully nearly as reliable!
General rule of thumb for sizing BTUs needed to cool for lights (BTUs/1,000 watts):
Unvented bulbs: 3,000 BTU minimum up to 6,000 BTU/1,000 watts.
Vented bulbs: 2,000 BTU minimum to 4,000 BTU/1,000 watts.
Well FEEL FREE to chime in with any other makes and models and your reason(s) why I should include them in the list.