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RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - rwe2156 - 10-14-2020
Seems to me like a small space for mini-split, but I'm not an HVAC expert.
My studio is 14x16 I have an 8000BTU LG window unit that has been there for almost 10 yrs.
I would go for another unit to replace the one you have. I wouldn't even be afraid of buying the exact same unit to fit back in.
RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - BrokenOlMarine - 10-14-2020
They are coming out to install one in each shop later this month.
The company worked up a good estimate for both, and the brand they are offering has good reviews including rave reviews from two people I know.
RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - Snipe Hunter - 10-15-2020
(10-14-2020, 05:48 PM)BrokenOlMarine Wrote: They are coming out to install one in each shop later this month.
The company worked up a good estimate for both, and the brand they are offering has good reviews including rave reviews from two people I know.
What did they recommend?
I see a lot of Mitsubishis, Panasonics, Fujitsus and Daikins. More Mitsubishis and Panasonics than anything.
RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - daddo - 10-15-2020
I agree with Robert. For the size you need, I don't see an advantage of the cost of a mini split over a window unit or a zoneline for your building.
Unless you get a named brand such as Mitsubishi, the technician can have a hard time repairing the unit should it break down. There can be 3-4 control boards and a multitude of sensors driving DC operated motors and the compressor and without a diagnostic book, it can be impossible to narrow the problem down. Many brands tell the tech to just replace all the boards costing a lot of money. Mitsubishi has great tech support and training classes.
For my office, a separate 14x14 metal building, I installed two Fedders brand window air conditioners in a large framed hole in the wall. I sized the hole in case newer units in the future might be bigger.
One unit is set at 74*, the other at 77*. If one should fail, the other will start up and keep the office from getting too hot. Every year I swap them by reversing them as to not wear one out too quickly.
At times, when we get to 105*+ outside and very humid, I may have to run both of them 1* apart to keep it cool. They are each 6k btu's.
They have been running since 2011. One has just started to fail a few months ago.
I like having a backup unit and the capacity to cool it on the hottest of days.
The other ac I would suggest is the GE Zoneline. You'll need a larger hole in the wall (I think 42-1/8" x 16-1/8"). If the unit fails or gets old, just slip a new one in the old case- they all remain the same physical size.
Either can be elect heat or heat pump.
RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - KC - 10-17-2020
(10-15-2020, 10:30 PM)daddo Wrote: ...
The other ac I would suggest is the GE Zoneline.
This is what I had (referred to above)
RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - bottd - 10-18-2020
Not sure about the other mini split manufactures but a nice thing about mitsubishi is they don't hide anything. There website, mylinkdrive, is great.
https://mylinkdrive.com/USA
RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - barnowl - 05-23-2021
(05-23-2021, 01:01 PM)ROLINGLOUD Wrote: And I want to fix my air conditioner for a long time.
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RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - R Clark - 05-24-2021
(05-23-2021, 04:06 PM)barnowl Wrote: Spammer.... BAM !
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RE: Air Conditioner for Studio - 00lightning - 05-27-2021
We considered mini splits for our shop but decided on a central air & heating unit using a 1.5 ton heat pump.m we barely noticed and increase in the electricity bill and have been very happy with our choice.