At least the costs are more reasonable… Around these parts, DIY is the only reasonable way to do it, because installation could easily cost 5-10x the price of a low to mid range pump. For some reason, HVAC technicians in the US have decided that mini-splits are strange, alien technology that requires 10x more expertise (and 10x more money) to install or work on than regular air conditioners … even though they basically are regular air conditioners. They’ve decided that mini-splits are high-end specialty work, and price it accordingly.
You could easily buy a low-end minisplit online for ~$300, but professional installation could cost $3000.
I wish I would be able to do it myself. But in Sweden you have to hire someone to do it. Costs about as much as a low to mid range pump.
At least the costs are more reasonable… Around these parts, DIY is the only reasonable way to do it, because installation could easily cost 5-10x the price of a low to mid range pump. For some reason, HVAC technicians in the US have decided that mini-splits are strange, alien technology that requires 10x more expertise (and 10x more money) to install or work on than regular air conditioners … even though they basically are regular air conditioners. They’ve decided that mini-splits are high-end specialty work, and price it accordingly.
You could easily buy a low-end minisplit online for ~$300, but professional installation could cost $3000.
Even with the prefilled quick connect ones?
Haven’t seen those around here. How do you solve the vacuum with those? Only monoblocks is available to the consumer.
https://mrcooldiydirect.com/collections/diy-pre-charged-hvac-systems
They come pre charged, iirc the qd uses a gas vial to purge the connector as the connection is made.