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What’s the Difference Between a MRCOOL DIY and Other Mini Splits? - Ask the Expert Episode 146

There are a lot of mini splits on the market, but few of them are Do-It-Yourself like the MRCOOL DIY Ductless Mini Split. Video Script: Today's question is from Jason. "Hey Dan, what's the difference between the MRCOOL DIY and other ductless mini split heat pumps?" The MRCOOL DIY is made to be easier to install than regular mini splits. The way they do that is they use pre-charged line sets. When you get it in the mail, the line set is already going to be connected to the air handler and the refrigerant is already charged and pre-vacuumed. It's got valves in the end of the line set and you just plug those into the condenser. They're not just for non-HVAC techs. There are some experienced HVAC people that buy from us and they like them because they're really fast to install. They can put in three or four mini splits per day. Have more questions? Just ask them in the comments below or on Facebook or on Twitter.

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Freddie King

Do they do heat as well as cooling?

Eric

This is the best video ever! Thanks for the advice about electricity.

Rino Poeti

Is Mr cool system available in the UK? Or an equivalent one? Or would they deliver to the the UK?

Alan Hill

Is Mr.Cool better than say Bosch in terms of energy efficiency, cooling power, etc?

Trevor Young

Can you connect multiple heads to a single MrCoolDIY condenser?

Dan Crump

What is the difference between the PERFECT AIRE and the Mr Cool that come with the pre charged line set?

travis snyder

Where are they manufactured?

Sylvia Torres

Are Mitsubishi ductless mini split systems the absolute best, or would Mr Cool be a great choice or at least a very good one? Trying not to spend tons of money. Thank you

John p Kramer

Why do u sell line guard in 12 ft and line is 16?

John

Could you purchase a mr cool non DIY package (2 zone) and buy the mr cool precharged line sets separately to build your own DIY setup? Is the only difference between the the DIY kit and standard kit the charged line sets and through wall guides or are the valves set up differently on the condenser as well (I think they puncture a cap on the DIY hoses when tightened possibly)? Thanks, John

Shawn

I see there are other DIY mini split units available now. How does the Mr Cool compare to something like the Ramsond units? I actually have a Mr Cool in our dog's kennel and it works great and was easy to install !!I can't seem to find another Mr Cool DIY anywhere now so am forced to find another make

Omar

Can I couple a single zone 18k Mrcool Advantage condenser with an 18k Olympic series air handler. Also the line set i will need is about 6ft would you suggest that I can use a 24k air handler with 18k condenser to make up for the lose of line length?

Randall

What's the difference in a diy system and the other one? Is one better than the other? I'm an electrician so if I can get a vacuum pump would I be able to do one that's not diy?

Mike David

We have a 600 square-foot pool house with 12 foot ceilings and it three large glass garage doors that will allow it to be open on 3 sides. However, we are doing spray foam and putting in a mini split for when it is too hot or too cold to have the doors open. Our contractor is recommending a Samsung 2 ton unit but I am very curious about the benefits of Mr. cool as there is one for about half the price for sale at my local Costco. For a large space like this do you think there will be a difference between Mr. cool, and the Samsung? Quality or longevity differences?