Dull Men's Club@lemmy.world · 6 days ago

Quality mini split or cheap disposable?

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Dull Men's Club@lemmy.world · 6 days ago

Today I got an estimate for fixing my cheap Amazon-special 9000 BTU mini split that the ~~proper~~ prior resident installed.

Heating guy said that repairing the old one would cost $2-4K if he could find a new compressor for it, but nobody sells parts. A new high-quality 12000 BTU Mitsubishi unit with warranty and parts support would cost $7500 installed.

Meanwhile Home Depot is selling 12000 BTU mini splits for $500-$1000 (not including installation but I don’t think installation can cost more than about $1000)

What am I missing here? I would much rather have a quality unit with parts support and proper trained professionals installing it, but at this price differential that just seems untenable. Are air conditioners really unreliable cheap throwaway items now?

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mistubishi Electric are the two brands recommended as premium in Australia. I’m looking at a simple window box AC because they’re super cheap and easy to install.

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