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Mini split installation location
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Think of the house as a really big duct
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Jan Green replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"I agre that the south wall would be shaded for the warmer summer months, but it won't look…"
Jan Green replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"I'll check on electrical. Good point. "
Jan Green replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"Thank you for that. I wanted to put it on the west wall since there isn't much chance of…"
David Butler replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"Hi Jan, actually, I said you'd be find putting it on the west wall since you wanted a larger…"
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Walter Ahlgrim replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"Being a Flip you must consider the install cost. At least get a bid for a PTAC unit like the ones…"
Daniel Baur-McGuire replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"South Wall. It will have the highest load needed for cooling/heating. the shade from the tree could…"
Glen Gallo replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"I would add where is the power coming from?
the south wall proposed might have easier access for…"
John White replied to John Carton's discussion Insulation touches underside of roof in home with no soffit or soffit venting."Soffit vents can be used for intake, but they are not the only means of intake. If you have a…"
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Franco Oyuela replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"First: Mini split are a great option.
Second:vI agree with David that installing on the south…"
John White replied to Frank Spevak's discussion Think of the house as a really big duct"Thanks for sharing this helpful information. Want to read more on duct cleaning pros and cons.…"
Jan Green replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"Thank you, thank you! I appreciate your insights. I agree with the idea that installing…"
David Butler replied to Jan Green's discussion Mini split installation location"Hi Jan, in a room like that with a relatively balanced aspect ratio, flat ceiling and not much…"
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