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Wow, really? Prices seem much higher than that in Seattle. A friend got 3 handlers totaling 24k BTU for like 12 grand.

fifteenforty 4y ago
That’s double the price I paid here!
bthater 4y ago
Seems to just be Seattle tax, I had to get a water line replaced in my home and the quotes were $2-7k higher than I've seen suggested in other regions. Tradework here is inflated likely by the salaries of tech workers in the city.
- earleybird 4y ago
  In my locale, trades like plumbing (including gas & hvac), drywall, roofing etc range from 1 to 1.5 what contract developers from NTT, IBM et al are billed at. In absolute terms - 110 - 140 for contract devs and trades are often "to busy" at 170.
buildsjets 4y ago
I got quoted 16 grand for the same 24k/3 zone system in the Seattle area by the guys who install thru COSTCO. I ordered the hardware myself for $4300, bought about $300 worth of tools, and installed it in one long weekend. It’s really not that difficult. Basic electric installation, some special technique and tools needed for the plumbing (University of Youtube can help), pressure test, pull vacuum, open the valves and enjoy. https://www.ecomfort.com/Fujitsu-F3H24W07071200/p65952.html https://www.ecomfort.com/Fujitsu-F3H24W07071200/p65952.html
- hawaiianbrah 4y ago
  I’ve been eyeing https://mrcooldiy.com/ https://mrcooldiy.com/, even easier.
  - turtlebits 4y ago
    The problem with Mr. Cool is that their DIY claim is because you don't cut the lineset (I believe they give you 25 ft). Any excess length you're supposed to coil up and hide, which is not ideal- plus you'll lose efficiency.
    - hawaiianbrah 4y ago
      Or you mount the condenser further is all.
    - thedougd 4y ago
      I believe they now sell other size lines and extensions. I got hung up on the excess line set idea and did a full DIY install of a non-DIY model mini-split. I bought, borrowed, and rented a lot of tools, spent a lot of time researching and learning. I really wish I went with the DIY model. Despite that lesson, I may do it again when I finish my attic space, but this time I'll add copper line brazing to the list.
      - turtlebits 4y ago
        As long as the unit is pre-charged, DIY installs aren't that bad. I've done 2 Pioneers at my home. I spent around $150 in tools.
        hawaiianbrah 4y ago
        Awesome, I’ve been considering installing a few myself but am not sure if that’s silly or not. I’m mostly curious how these DIY units compare to Mitsubishi, which seems to be what all the installers recommend.
        culopatin 4y ago
        How do you get the pipes through the wall in a pre charged unit? Do they have two pieces connected by a special valve? I’m curious about how they keep the air out of the lines.
- mrexroad 4y ago
  This is the way. And don’t forget your refrigerant license, which is super easy/cheap to get. Some manufacturers will void your warranty if not installed by someone unlicensed.

That’s double the price I paid here!

Seems to just be Seattle tax, I had to get a water line replaced in my home and the quotes were $2-7k higher than I've seen suggested in other regions. Tradework here is inflated likely by the salaries of tech workers in the city.

earleybird 4y ago
In my locale, trades like plumbing (including gas & hvac), drywall, roofing etc range from 1 to 1.5 what contract developers from NTT, IBM et al are billed at. In absolute terms - 110 - 140 for contract devs and trades are often "to busy" at 170.

buildsjets 4y ago

I got quoted 16 grand for the same 24k/3 zone system in the Seattle area by the guys who install thru COSTCO. I ordered the hardware myself for $4300, bought about $300 worth of tools, and installed it in one long weekend. It’s really not that difficult. Basic electric installation, some special technique and tools needed for the plumbing (University of Youtube can help), pressure test, pull vacuum, open the valves and enjoy. https://www.ecomfort.com/Fujitsu-F3H24W07071200/p65952.html https://www.ecomfort.com/Fujitsu-F3H24W07071200/p65952.html

hawaiianbrah 4y ago
I’ve been eyeing https://mrcooldiy.com/ https://mrcooldiy.com/, even easier.
- turtlebits 4y ago
  The problem with Mr. Cool is that their DIY claim is because you don't cut the lineset (I believe they give you 25 ft). Any excess length you're supposed to coil up and hide, which is not ideal- plus you'll lose efficiency.
  - hawaiianbrah 4y ago
    Or you mount the condenser further is all.
  - thedougd 4y ago
    I believe they now sell other size lines and extensions. I got hung up on the excess line set idea and did a full DIY install of a non-DIY model mini-split. I bought, borrowed, and rented a lot of tools, spent a lot of time researching and learning. I really wish I went with the DIY model. Despite that lesson, I may do it again when I finish my attic space, but this time I'll add copper line brazing to the list.
    - turtlebits 4y ago
      As long as the unit is pre-charged, DIY installs aren't that bad. I've done 2 Pioneers at my home. I spent around $150 in tools.
      - hawaiianbrah 4y ago
        Awesome, I’ve been considering installing a few myself but am not sure if that’s silly or not. I’m mostly curious how these DIY units compare to Mitsubishi, which seems to be what all the installers recommend.
      - culopatin 4y ago
        How do you get the pipes through the wall in a pre charged unit? Do they have two pieces connected by a special valve? I’m curious about how they keep the air out of the lines.
mrexroad 4y ago
This is the way. And don’t forget your refrigerant license, which is super easy/cheap to get. Some manufacturers will void your warranty if not installed by someone unlicensed.