What is an Olympus Hyper Heat? - Ask the Expert Episode 230

Today's question comes from John, which could mean like thirty percent of the population. "Hey Dan, what is the Olympus Hyper Heat? Is this for people in Alaska where they need extra heat? I'm in Florida, so I've got plenty of heat. Is this similar to the third generation MrCool DIY? I need a do-it-yourself." The Olympus Hyper Heat is a MrCool Ductless Mini Split heat pump. As you might suspect from the name, it is intended for low temperature heating. The Olympus is actually one of the better mini split heat pumps for heating. So, sure, if you're in Alaska and you want a mini split, then the Olympus Hyper Heat is the way to go. Now, John is in Florida. So, unless he is in a very strange part of Florida from which I have never heard of that actually has things known as cold. No. John can get just a regular MrCool DIY Ductless Mini Split and he would be fine. And since he does want a do-it-yourself unit, he doesn't want a Hyper Heat because the Olympus Hyper Heat is not do-it-yourself. It is a standard mini-split that requires vacuuming and charging, which most people cannot do and requires hiring a professional. So, no, we would not recommend it as a do-it-yourself unit. As far as the Olympus Hyper Heat being similar to the third generation DIY? Well, they are similar in that they are both heat pumps and they are both ductless, but we would not normally compare those. John, you need to get the MrCool DIY Mini Split. That seems to be the unit you are looking for. Do you have any more questions for me? Just ask them in the comments below and I will think about answering it. You never know. You might learn something.
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Lee
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You have never been to north Florida where we do have winter that will surprise you
Michelle Johnson
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Hi, Dan! I have a 2nd Gen Mr. Cool DIY Mini Split that I installed this summer, and I’m in Mississippi where today the high temperature will finally be below 81° today and hopefully will stay in the 70’s and low 80’s for a good few weeks, but the humidity is still high, like right now at 9am it’s 68° with 87% humidity and the high will be 80°. Would I save much money by running my mini split in dry mode vs cool mode, or would it use about the same amount of electricity either way?
Dan Danowski
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Hi, Michelle! I'm not sure you would save much money either way, but Dry Mode should help you get the humidity down.
Jack Wallace
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Hi Dan, I am looking to purchase a Mr Cool DIY 3rd 24,000btu heat pump to replace my electric baseboard heat. I am on a mountain in Vermont so it gets cold here. I like the idea of the Olympus hyper heat, I would rather install it myself plus it’s impossible to get anybody to do anything around here so I would not be able to get someone to install it. Do you believe the DIY would do the job or should I go for the Olympus hyper heat and what is the main difference. I am put them into 2 614sqft apartments. Both units will have its own system. Thank you vey much for your help.
Dan Danowski
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For Vermont, I would recommend the Olympus Hyper Heat over the DIY. The DIY is easier to install, but it does not heat as effectively at low temperatures as the Olympus Hyper Heat. The one caveat there is that the Hyper Heat unit does require professional tools and training to properly install.
Peter
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With a hyper heat unit, how cold can the outside temperature be and still heat the house?
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