• Daxtron2@startrek.website
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    9
    ·
    8 months ago

    I love how thorough he always is with his content and producing followups to answer questions. One of the best YouTubers for this type of content right now.

    • Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      7
      ·
      8 months ago

      I had a split ac unit installed about 5 years ago and it cost me like 1300€. What are they charging for it where you live then?

          • BakedCookie@lemmynsfw.com
            link
            fedilink
            English
            arrow-up
            5
            ·
            8 months ago

            Yeah, but unless you can install it yourself you’re gonna have a shitty experience. 5/6 companies I called up wouldn’t even touch my self bought equipment, and the one that did charged me out the ass for it. Basically, something like 10k-15k in labor costs. It’s bullshit. And for anything warranty related you need the license number of the installation contractor before you can even file anything.

            • kokopelli@lemmy.world
              link
              fedilink
              arrow-up
              3
              ·
              8 months ago

              Installing it didn’t seem too bad… You can get ones with pre-pressurized lines and you just cut a hole through the wall and put it on a cement pad. Saying that, I might be a bit more comfortable with hands-on things than the average person

      • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldOPM
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        8 months ago

        Depends on the system, the living space, and the existing HVAC. The box itself can be well under $2k USD, but things like upgrading your ducting can add a lot to the bill if you have a central air system.

      • Lou Frogno@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        edit-2
        8 months ago

        Heat pumps installations are a racket out in the US right now, it’s artificial expense to pad out pockets, there is no practical reason it need be that expensive.

        • I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          5
          ·
          8 months ago

          Might be a regional thing. Here in Australia our houses often have sliding windows, so it’s not hard to open one and mount an aircon in the space, sealing around thy edges.

          I think some other countries use hinged windows which are less amenable to being violated by a Window Rattler. Placing the entire unit inside against the window and creating some improvised ducting for the outdoor air inlet side can also work in a pinch.

          • lud@lemm.ee
            link
            fedilink
            arrow-up
            1
            ·
            8 months ago

            I don’t even think they are possible to buy where I live.

            I tried looking for one for a similar discussion awhile ago but didn’t find any