AC wanted, mini split, 18,000.. HEAT & COOL... SEER
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Kenny
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I recieved a message from Jerry (he can't post right now) and I was right the first time. It is a 18,000 BTU unit he's looking for.
lagrimas85
AKA Carnac
Kenny, the 18,000 btu unit, Jerry is looking for is the equiilant to a 1.5 ton unit. In Mexico the mini splits are cheaper than they are here in the U.S., but they're SEER ratings are 10 or less. In the U.S. 10 SEER ac units have been banned since 2006. In my living room in RP i have a 12,000 btu mini that has a SEER rating of 16 and is super energy efficient. Muebles Coloniales in RP usually has the best price on the minis, Socuada also known as Ace Hardware in RP also carries them. In the long run, they are a better buy in the U.S., because of the money saved on energy. Seasonal energy efficiency ratio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
rockyptjoe
Guest
Thanks for the info Bill...I was wondering why the local units were so much cheaper....
playaperro
El Pirata
My buddy in Cholla has 4 mini splits his average bill in the summer is like $850.00 every 2 months.
lagrimas85
AKA Carnac
In mexico, they are huge energy wasters, the seer 13 and up have a differnt technology, mine actually has an inverter in it that, changes the 220 volts i put into it to 12 volts, as the compressor is 12 volts, built by Toshiba.
playaperro
El Pirata
Yea i had a buddy looking for one here in tucson, its toshiba opps i told him samsung,
brokenwave
Guest
Interesting thread. I am going to install a 24K btu Mirage system in a few weeks. After reading all of the comments here and doing a little research.
Went to the Mirage site:
Most of the Mirage mini-split products are all rated at 10.3 or 10.5 SEER.
The Xteel12E series has a 12 SEER rating and the Magnum series has a SEER rating of up to 21 (uses invertor technology).
Since I am not there more than 40 days a year, will have to see what the difference in price is for the higher SEER units to make my decision.
But the $560 quote (from Mueb Coloniales) for a 24K btu heat and cool 10.5 SEER unit was screaming BUY ME! (plus $40 to install WOW)
Went to the Mirage site:
Most of the Mirage mini-split products are all rated at 10.3 or 10.5 SEER.
The Xteel12E series has a 12 SEER rating and the Magnum series has a SEER rating of up to 21 (uses invertor technology).
Since I am not there more than 40 days a year, will have to see what the difference in price is for the higher SEER units to make my decision.
But the $560 quote (from Mueb Coloniales) for a 24K btu heat and cool 10.5 SEER unit was screaming BUY ME! (plus $40 to install WOW)
brokenwave
Guest
I had a 2 ton Mirage Flex installed on Friday. 10.5 Seer for $665 installed. From Muebles Coloniles.
Nice installation they did, same day install, neat and clean and I am picky.
I couldn't justify a 13-16 Seer unit when I am only in Cholla 30-45 days a year. 10-15 in summer.
It removes the humidity close to 2x faster than my window units.
Nice installation they did, same day install, neat and clean and I am picky.
I couldn't justify a 13-16 Seer unit when I am only in Cholla 30-45 days a year. 10-15 in summer.
It removes the humidity close to 2x faster than my window units.
azfish
Guest
I can get them from one of the supply houses I use. In Mesa. Price is different for what unit size you want (only cool or heat and cool).
Private me and let me know what size.
Private me and let me know what size.