Split Wall Mounted Type AC

[django1]

I'm slowly in the process of installing a fixed ac unit. Something like this:


Presently I am just using a big old window unit. 12000 btu if memory serves. They are quite cheap and don't cost much to maintain ( actually I have never spent a cent on one) but it is pretty heavy and noisy and I certainly foresee a time when I won't be able to muscle it into place (it is in a window at the top of a staircase :o). I think I know the pros of the pictured units. What are the cons?

[fitzwaddle]

The only one I can think of is you need to run a line to let water escape - if you're below ground level (basement), I think you need a pump to make that work.

I'm planning a split AC as well, the LC ArtCool:



Either that or a Mitsubishi Mr. Slim. Advantage of the ArtCool is that it runs on 120 VAC, which I already have run to where the unit will go; Mr. Slim runs on 240. Mr. Slim I believe is a little quieter though. LG is nicer looking.

[django1]

Installation seems expensive.

[fitzwaddle]

Installation seems expensive.

Yeah, I'm a little worried about that too - although I haven't gotten any estimates yet - have you?

I know some people have been successful doing the "rough in" themselves, and then paying an AC contractor to pressurize the system, to save money.

[django1]

Yeah, I'm a little worried about that too - although I haven't gotten any estimates yet - have you?

I know some people have been successful doing the "rough in" themselves, and then paying an AC contractor to pressurize the system, to save money.

No estimates, I was just googling around to see if I could diy it. From what I saw the HVAC guys cost more than 100$/hour (like 130) with a 4 hour minimum plus materials...