Best Ductless Mini Split Brand! - How to narrow down.
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2023
- In this video, Joshua Griffin goes through how there are so many different ductless mini-split brands, the differences between them, and how one seems to stand above the rest. He goes through how he narrows down each brand from the list, removing them when they don't meet certain expectations. After, removing all of these less adequate brands, you'll see how Josh narrows it down to Daikin.
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I recent installed four mini split units in our vacation rental home.
I received three quotes from AC contractors.
Unfortunately they were way over our budget.
I am handy, being in the building trade for decades.
The installation was quite easy. I hired our electrical contractor to do that part.
I think I know more about my units now to handle the cleaning and any minor service.
DIY is not for most people but for the handyman, it is easy.
So true especially with "specialty contractors". There is a great vid on YT of a 60 year old woman installing one of these units. Not going to say nothing to it, but this is the type of product engineering that helps us escape contractor abuse.
These are growing in popularity in my area. Especially for additions, lake houses, mother-in-law suites, bonus rooms above garages 🛠️
Thanks. I was literally shopping today!
Literally vs figuratively shopping?
Parts can be difficult on any brand. ( Yes on the minor line.) I think the refrigerant change is good.
Our local company is installing Carrier and I am really happy about that. This is a major brand, easy for the local company to to get service parts if needed. We got a full 10 year hardware warranty.
Carrier’s ductless equipment is rebranded Toshiba.
@@NewHVACGuide actually would it not be Toshiba is rebranded Carrier since Carrier bought the Toshiba HVCA division 🙂
@ELCrisler very true. However, some would like to believe the acquisition meant Toshiba was acquired and then adopted Carriers products as their own. The truth is Carrier’s ductless and VRF stuff has been rebranded Toshiba for years. That doesn’t mean it’s bad. Just means it’s a Toshiba
@@NewHVACGuide In the end it is all good. The units are crazy efficient from my limited experience and all but silent.
I got a senville doual zone and have been 3 years since i, but it. It hasn't failed me.
Why make it so difficult in choosing a minisplit system. All that is needed is looking at what has been working best in all other countries. The United States is soo far behind using mini split systems. Years behind.
Good point
Why don’t you create a video and share that information.
@@mikemitchell7505 that would be reinventing the wheel. There are sooooo many videos on mini split systems already.
You realize this isn't a video trying to convince people (Americans) into why they should use a mini split, right?
You realize this is a video comparing different minisplits? Right?
Well which one is the best, smarty pants
Thoughts on Lennox?
Mitsubishi with hyper heat is still king for cold climate heat pumps at least here in Ohio. Daikin seems promising but very few contractors sell them around me.
Get your hands on a Daikin Aurora and you’ll change your mind. I did
Daikin large vrv systems have alot more issues then the city multi. Also there isn't an option that Daikin offers that Mitsubishi doesn't have
where are you in ohio? I ask because I am moving there along route 70 between columbus and wheeling. wondering if a mitzubishi minisplit with hyper heat will take care of my heating needs without driving up my bill due to constant running.
@@michellelaclair Central Ohio near Columbus. One thing to know about any of these new cold climate units is they are designed to run almost all the time, but they ramp down if it’s not too cold. So even if you see it humming along on a 40 degree day, it’s only using a couple hundred watts compared to thousands when arctic temperatures hit. It saves energy compared to running full blast and shutting off dozens of times per day like older style heat pumps do.
I'm interested in your opinion.
My understanding is R32 coolant is flammable since it is propane and a few cases have already reared their ugly head in explosions.
I watched this to find out if there was a better unit, but I already have a Daiken and I'm very happy with it. I did the complete install myself, just had to buy about $200 worth of tools. That's OK because I was quoted $400 just to do the lineset and vac down. I'm planning to do at least two more installs so the tool cost doesn't mean much. Cheers
Does Daikin give full warranty on a DIY install? Where can I buy a Daikin system to install myself?
I don't really know. Most stuff lasts as long as the warranty, so I don't worry about it. Got my equip. from a friend that has a HVAC Co. Saved a ton of money DYI. Sorry if this doesn't help.
He keeps trying to say in most videos that Daikin is the best or amongst the best but that just isn't true. Top brands for mini splits are Japanese, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, those are the most efficient, most durable mini splits out there. I live in the tropics and near the beach all other brands get absolutely destroyed by the salt, they rust away, within less than 5 years of proper installation and maintance, yet the Japanese brands, they on average last a solid decade before giving any issues, they take alot longer to rust too. Lately we've been replacing some old 15-20 year old fujitsu units, rust got to them, electronics are all good though. This is beach front property and this units lasted that long without rusting to death. In the other hand all the Midea, Daikin, Gree, that we havw seen in that same area, that we have services ourselves, have rusted away in less than 5 years. They uust aren't built as well nor as tuff. We replaced the Fujitsu with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, so far Mitsubishi is proving themselves to be just as good as Fujitsu but slightly less expensive.
Have you heard of the aciq? It's a midea mini split
Im off grid and I’m looking into the EG4 solar mini’s any idea how they are?
Me too, but it's r410a
r410a will be around for another 20 years easily.... about the service life for the system. I wouldn't put much worry in that. just my .o2 install a ton of systems still with 410 and still service equipment with r22@@imnguyen6658
Mitsubishi has a few things- One way ceiling cassette, plug and play wireless thermostat add in to any unit, and best efficiency in the small 1-1 units. Daikin’s quality is just as good, but product selection, and applications are limited.
Hello, the company that came out is caring the Lennox, what do you think about that brand.
I have friends that love Lennox!
Sounds like you are going to have the contractor do the install, I am sure they will be fine as long as you happy and can live with the price.
Hello I’m in NYC and I’m ready for a mini split Unit. I called local contractor and he said he only works with & recommends TOSOT Exclusively with a 10-Year Warranty and an Installation price Starting at $1,500 Per Unit (Labor Included). I think i need a minimum of 5 Air Handlers. Is this a good brand and is that a reasonable price? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Definitely sounds like a good price. Never heard of the brand though
What about the Midea company - Custom comfort mini splits?
Technology makes most all units great. Just check out their DIY customer service.
Give them a call, ask questions of tech support
Dam almost 7 minutes to get to the point of this video.
Sorry pal
There is a fast forward button if you cannot relax and enjoy. Waiting to see your fast paced videos. 😂
Hahahah
HOLY 💩 - GET TO THE POINT!!
do you work in 22407?
No sorry
Most mini splits are being marketed as easy DIY projects for anyone that can climb a ladder a few steps and properly turn a screwdriver handle. At the typical price point, you could buy, install, use, wear out and then throw out, 5 of these units in the next 10 years, more affordably than you could involve even the cheapest chain smoking, yelling, arrogant, always late, excuse making, overcharging, neighborhood littering, dirt tracking, "licensed contractor".
As a tech, I hate working on Daikins
What brand do you like to work on?
@@NewHVACGuide I have worked on daikin, LG mitsubishi and several others. The daikins I have serviced where a multi-head unit for a large building with a master controller, just could not stand the order of operations (for resets)
The one that is rust proof with best warranty… ductless
Midea+ Gree= manufactured 95% of brands
Installation cost twice more than the actual system big rip offs by contractors
Inflation and taxes, rent/ mortgage isn’t cheap
Stopped watching after a minute. A 28 SEER mini split is WAY better than a 20 SEER. There is SO much labor and extra parts costs that the extra cost is negligible. It will pay back in savings in a few years. You can get 38 SEER, even, and HSPF2s up to 15 or more, while heating way below freezing. Why would you not do this? Way too much solar?
I’m not following your comments. Daikin has the Atmosphera now that is 28+ SEER.
@@NewHVACGuidehe said 22.
Most are really much the same PRC-made and not made to last. The top-tier brands appear to be a different story though.
What are some top tier brands you suggest?
@@imnguyen6658 Mitsubishi is supposed to be a high quality Japanese brand.
@@archstanton9703 Thanks. I hope their AC is more reliable than their cars. 😁
Their televisions were top notch, so maybe that’s the case with their mini splits. I wouldn’t buy one of the cars. Good luck with whatever you choose.
@@archstanton9703 Absolutely! Their CRTs and projection TV were unrivaled.
“Thousands” of brands, really?
You lost me at "thousands of brands " No there isn't !!
Since I lost ya, I'll keep looking until I find ya 😊
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lol....doesn't actually compare brands, only pushes daikon
I’ve compared. This was a summary of those comparisons 🙂
21 SEER > 20 SEER, because math.
Innovair - KPaul Industries, 38 SEER, because common sense. Beat option for solar/off-grid as well. 📄
Do you sell or own Innovair? I've never heard of it