Damage In Tolland Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, backedgeapproaching said: How many wall mounted? I got a quote for 5 wall mounted and 2 outside condenser units and think it was 25-26K. I guess had a little sticker shock, so I am sticking with the Midea's I bought last year for now...lol. Granted, that was only 1 quote, I didn't totally shop around, but figured other would be in that neighborhood, even if a cheaper. All of them . I would only need 1 outside unit . I’ve had 3 quotes .. all in same general ballpark . Even my buddy from HS can’t do much on prices.. which I get .He’ll do some of the equipment at cost .. but with 3 guys working to install .. can only do so much . These HVAC guys work their tails off.. and are compensated very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 One caveat with mini splits is that I know several people who have had problems with rodents getting in and trashing the wiring. It cost my neighbor an extra two grand in repairs last year because of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 30 minutes ago, backedgeapproaching said: How many wall mounted? I got a quote for 5 wall mounted and 2 outside condenser units and think it was 25-26K. I guess had a little sticker shock, so I am sticking with the Midea's I bought last year for now...lol. Granted, that was only 1 quote, I didn't totally shop around, but figured other would be in that neighborhood, even if a cheaper. That seems like a lot. Efficiency Vermont does some decent rebates, though no where near as good as they were just 2-3 years ago. We are doing one condenser and three heads for $9k. Needing two condensers though likely is a big step up as the heads aren’t *that* much more to add. I know once over like 1500-1700 square feet you’ll max out one. Friends who have done it said it helped a lot this past winter with heating prices. Still need to burn oil or propane from all the fake cold nights, but really helped them in shoulder season late fall and early spring… like the Nov/March stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Nice warm evening. Feels great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 32 minutes ago, powderfreak said: That seems like a lot. Efficiency Vermont does some decent rebates, though no where near as good as they were just 2-3 years ago. We are doing one condenser and three heads for $9k. Needing two condensers though likely is a big step up as the heads aren’t *that* much more to add. I know once over like 1500-1700 square feet you’ll max out one. Friends who have done it said it helped a lot this past winter with heating prices. Still need to burn oil or propane from all the fake cold nights, but really helped them in shoulder season late fall and early spring… like the Nov/March stuff. Pretty much exactly what he told me today .. literally verbatim . You won’t need oil in the mild months of Nov/ Dec/ Napril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, backedgeapproaching said: How many wall mounted? I got a quote for 5 wall mounted and 2 outside condenser units and think it was 25-26K. I guess had a little sticker shock, so I am sticking with the Midea's I bought last year for now...lol. Granted, that was only 1 quote, I didn't totally shop around, but figured other would be in that neighborhood, even if a cheaper. 1 hour ago, Damage In Tolland said: All of them . I would only need 1 outside unit . I’ve had 3 quotes .. all in same general ballpark . Even my buddy from HS can’t do much on prices.. which I get .He’ll do some of the equipment at cost .. but with 3 guys working to install .. can only do so much . These HVAC guys work their tails off.. and are compensated very well I did 4 wall mounted with potential to hook up a 5th in the basement when we finished it. One 55,000 btu condenser. I ended up just under 15k. Did the entire winter on those units alone, but we also have solar so the electricity we used is a wash for us. Kevin, you'll appreciate that we flipped them over to cooling today. Install complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Damage In Tolland said: All of them . I would only need 1 outside unit . I’ve had 3 quotes .. all in same general ballpark . Even my buddy from HS can’t do much on prices.. which I get .He’ll do some of the equipment at cost .. but with 3 guys working to install .. can only do so much . These HVAC guys work their tails off.. and are compensated very well I work in a skilled trade. These units are expensive because skilled state licensed hvac techs and electricians are installing them that are being paid around $50+ hr. The companies need to pull permits and do everything to the T in order for the homeowners to get the generous state rebates. You can't cut any corners when the state rebate is looking everything over. Despite the high install cost these units will save an incredible amount of money in energy costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: I did 4 wall mounted with potential to hook up a 5th in the basement when we finished it. One 55,000 btu condenser. I ended up just under 15k. Did the entire winter on those units alone, but we also have solar so the electricity we used is a wash for us. Kevin, you'll appreciate that we flipped them over to cooling today. Install complete. That’s awesome man . Love to see it. Even in coastal Maine .. AC is needed in early - mid Mayorch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, BrianW said: I work in a skilled trade. These units are expensive because skilled state licensed hvac techs and electricians are installing them that are being paid around $50+ hr. The companies need to pull permits and do everything to the T in order for the homeowners to get the generous state rebates. You can't cut any corners when the state rebate is looking everything over. Despite the high install cost these units will save an incredible amount of money in energy costs. He owns the company and told me today he turned down an offer from Aiello several years ago for $175k salary a year because of how they cut corners . He said in this industry you’ve got to do everything by the book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Legit deep summer evening. Still 77° with a warm breeze. Black flies and skeeters are unbearable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, dendrite said: Legit deep summer evening. Still 77° with a warm breeze. Black flies and skeeters are unbearable though. What a jump on soil temps up there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 17 minutes ago, dendrite said: Legit deep summer evening. Still 77° with a warm breeze. Black flies and skeeters are unbearable though. Big night at Giuseppe’s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Big night at Giuseppe’s? It’s a Tilton House of Pizza night. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, powderfreak said: That seems like a lot. Efficiency Vermont does some decent rebates, though no where near as good as they were just 2-3 years ago. We are doing one condenser and three heads for $9k. Needing two condensers though likely is a big step up as the heads aren’t *that* much more to add. I know once over like 1500-1700 square feet you’ll max out one. Friends who have done it said it helped a lot this past winter with heating prices. Still need to burn oil or propane from all the fake cold nights, but really helped them in shoulder season late fall and early spring… like the Nov/March stuff. Judging by some of the responses here, does seem a little high, maybe I could find something closer to 20K. He said something like, "We're not the cheapest, but we are the best". Ha. I guess I kind of went in a little blind not doing a ton of research on overall cost and didn't factor in the pretty high labor costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Tiger Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Down to 72.4, but great summer night out there. Really loving this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Damage In Tolland said: Probably 3 people on this board that know this song .. me being 1 It’s oh so quiet.. ssshhh ssshhh I know a guy who sometimes saunas with her…lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, Torch Tiger said: Down to 72.4, but great summer night out there. Really loving this Was just out…78° on the car thermo in town. Quickly fell to 73° up my hill. 73.3° on the Davis right now. 80.8° in the bedroom. May have to sleep naked…especially if C’s hold on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Tiger Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, dendrite said: Was just out…78° on the car thermo in town. Quickly fell to 73° up my hill. 73.3° on the Davis right now. 80.8° in the bedroom. May have to sleep naked…especially if C’s hold on. Winner night all-around. Nude and victorious 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 There’s always the DIY route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 6 hours ago, mreaves said: I just ordered one of these. It should be here Tuesday. I'm not ready to get mini-splits yet and this seems to be a better version of window AC unit. Plus it's eligible for a $100 rebate from the state's efficiency utility. Great minds think a like. Mine will be here Sunday for the refurbished Living room kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 My parents had mini splits in their last house. They aren’t bad looking unless you stick them in a totally ridiculous spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Ginx snewx said: Great minds think a like. Mine will be here Sunday for the refurbished Living room kitchen I remember you posted a link a year or two ago. I think that was before you could actually get them. I’ve been planning on getting one ever since. I hope it lives up to the hype. The reviews are good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Was clear and sunny when I left to run at 5:00. By 5:20 thick ground fog swooped in. Came in so fast . Very low and will burn off much faster today . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Clear and off to the torch races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Looks like some rain tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Finally cooled off a bit after midnight and dipped to 59.8°. Already up to 65°. Should push upper 80s again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 What a torch modeled next weekend. Hopefully Ray is enjoying this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 64.5 for the low. Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Hopefully Ineedsnow appreciates this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: What a torch modeled next weekend. Hopefully Ray is enjoying this. I want 50s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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