Installing a Mini-Split AC in a Brooklyn Apartment
18 days ago
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- Replaced four PTACs with a mini-split AC in a Brooklyn apartment, costing around $40k.
- Old PTACs were loud, inefficient, and installed incorrectly, leading to high electricity bills and floor damage.
- Mini-split installation took over a month, with delays and multiple decisions needed on placement and design.
- Old PTAC removal and wall repairs cost an additional $9k, with complications like capping gas pipes.
- New mini-split system is quieter and maintains stable temperatures, but lacks smart controls like the old Nest system.
- Energy savings were less than expected, possibly due to apartment leaks and additional occupants.
- Overall satisfaction with the new system despite some regrets like insufficient insulation and ant issues.