These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump

Re:These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump by turtlebits on Friday February 09, 2024 @06:22PM (#39321739)

Buy one that has precharged refrigerant in the condenser. New units use R410a which does not deplete ozone. You'll also never need to handle refrigerant, only open a valve which release it into the copper lineset.

You can buy a Mr Cool unit, you won't need to cut/flare/vacuum the lineset, just connect. I don't personally don't use them as their units generally cost a bit more, (30$ ~ 50%) and you're stuck with whatever lineset lengths they offer. However it's a great starter install and work just fine.

Cooper-Hunter units come precharged, so fairly easy to DIY.

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Re:These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump by mauvehaus on Friday February 09, 2024 @06:41PM (#39321885)

I was looking at Mitsubishi units, which I believe also come pre-charged. I don't know if it's a local law or if the supplier just didn't want to deal with someone not in the trade.

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Re:These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump by tguvot on Saturday February 10, 2024 @12:30PM (#39328221)

costco/home depot sells mr.cool and they are quick and easy to install

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