Questions tagged [ductless]
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Where should I place mini-split heads in a converted building?
I've got a 600 sq. ft. metal building I'm turning into an ADU. The interior is insulated with 2" of closed cell spray foam all the way around, and finished with 1/2" drywall on 1x4 furring ...
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Insulation and A/C system selection in a metal shed
I've got a 20x30 metal shed that I'm trying to finish out as an ADU. I don't know enough about insulation and A/C to choose what to install. The construction will be as follows from exterior to ...
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Gain access behind Daikin ductless air conditioner indoor unit
When the ductless indoor unit was installed a hole was cut in the drywall behind the unit and smoke from my neighbour's apartment is coming in through the opening into my home. Is it possible for me ...
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Ductless mini-split AC with multiple indoor units for a home with small bedrooms?
Location: US, NYC. I want to improve the air conditioning setup for an apartment in a 2-family house. Current situation:
200 sq ft master bedroom, horrible old through-the-wall AC on a dedicated 20A ...
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Is it a good idea to go all ductless? [closed]
I have a 2000 sq ft house in somewhat warm region(mostly air-conditioning is used, winter is mild) and the house has 2 trane gas furnace for heating(both 25+ yrs old) that need to be replaced, one 25+ ...
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How Should I Reuse or Replace this Ductless Lineset Cover?
Should I insist on a new line set for this ductless mini split replacement?
How should I do the lineset cover given that the current setup can't be easily opened?
The ductless mini AC at our Cabin ...
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How can I get my building owner to deal with a mold issue?
I live in an apartment with no ventilation to the outside. The bathroom fan is ductless as is the range fan in my Kitchen. I have a mold issue in the apartment due to the lack of proper ventilation ...
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Extra valves on AC lineset?
I'm installing a mini-split system in my shop, but realize I’ll probably need to move the outdoor unit in 6-12 months. Does it make sense to try to add a pair of valves to each line to allow them to ...
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Installing ductless units in my apartment. What am I supposed to do with all these coolant and drain lines?
I'm installing 3 ductless AC units in my apartment. I know the lines are supposed to go outside and connect to the condenser but there are three coolant lines wrapped in insulation and three drain ...
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Best tool for cutting a 2" horizonal sloped canal cut through a 11' plaster/lath internal wall
In one room I need to cut groove into a wall to accommodate a condensate drain from a minisplit air handler/evaporator in an adjacent room. I know I could use a pump but I rather rely on old fashion ...
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Minisplit ductless communication wire question
Simple question and I am obviously missing something, but the manual calls for 14/4 to be used as the communication/power cable. That is 1 wire for communication, 2 hot wires and lastly one for ...
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ductless air handler install
So I am about to embark on an install of a 6 zone ductless system and I have 2 questions around installing the air handlers in each bedroom. I am using a branch distribution box which needs to be ...
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Ductless AC Initial Charge
I just purchased an LG mini-split set:
18,000 BTU indoor unit
https://www.supplyhouse.com/LG-LSN180HSV5-18000-BTU-Ductless-Standard-Multi-F-Air-Conditioner-Inverter-Heat-Pump-w-Built-In-WiFi-Indoor-...
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Daikin Mini Split Runs Constantly
We had a Daikin ductless system installed as a replacment for our old system that finally died. We have 4 total units inside the house, with 1 in each of the 3 upstairs bedrooms and a larger 18K BTU ...
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Mini-split HVAC in new build? [closed]
Next few weeks I will be in the process of getting quotes for mini-split HVAC system. Curious, if anyone has gone ductless and if so, how is that working out?
The house will be a a two story build(...
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