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The heatpump and solar are luxury in the US is mainly because prohibitive install cost and regulations. The heat pump and solar panels are very cheap. I was quo
by up2isomorphism 3y ago
The heatpump and solar are luxury in the US is mainly because prohibitive install cost and regulations. The heat pump and solar panels are very cheap. I was quoted a mini split installation 12k, the unit which is one of the best in the market cost only 2k and the job is a one day and half . I end up not getting it.
- toomuchtodo 3y agoIf you're handy, you can install a mini split heat pump yourself. I have installed many, it is straightforward. https://mrcool.com/diy-4th-generation/ https://mrcool.com/diy-4th-generation/ https://buildshownetwork.com/contents/mrcool-diy-install-matt-risinger https://buildshownetwork.com/contents/mrcool-diy-install-mat... Solar is a bit more involved, but it can also be done. I am not a licensed electrician, but I have designed systems and helped physically build up to ~150kw systems (ground mount, nothing beyond ~20kw on a roof). Licensed electrician does the licensed electrician bits and signs off. If you're paying someone to do the install, you're probably going to pay between $2.50-$4/watt, depending on market. You can get down to $1.50-$2.00/watt if you do it yourself. Labor is unavoidable, the soft costs (permitting, sales/marketing load) is where the fat to be trimmed is. I strongly believe we should be teaching every kid that goes through high school how to install a heat pump and small scale solar.