mini-split ductless ac

Where has your coop approved placement of the outside component? Bracketed to exterior wall? And where will they allow the pipes/conduits to enter the apartment from outside?

The unit would be bracketed on exterior wall...other units on my (top) floor show tubing thru a small hole drilled thru the exterior wall...previous owners had units installed so unfortunately, the new owners can't give me more info

How many units in house? With just one unit outside? I've been quoted between $6,000 and $12,000 for the hardware and install for a three unit ductless in a house in Queens. I'd anticipate that this cost would almost double in NYC, especially in a coop as it was explained to me that power needs to be run and drainage needs to be dealt with.

I only need one unit inside (approx 18000 btu) and one outdoor unit...it's a very small apt but it's a duplex with huge windows that don't open upstairs...like a greenhouse...got a couple of quotes (over the phone) around 3k, another one was about double and a 4th was about double...why would the power/drainage be different than in a house?

lizdirects - with a house the contractors don't have to deal with the Board and the house rules. The logistics of pulling power and draining are something that needs to be taken into account as well.

My architect has installed several of these systems with a company in Brooklyn called Air Flow Mechanical Services. We installed a four zone system in our co-op with the condenser located inside the apartment in a dedicated mechanical room vented to the outside through a window and a below-window A/C louver. The co-op board wouldn't let us hang stuff off the building for a variety of reasons. Meanwhile, our two neighboring buildings have them hanging all over the facade. We installed a *ducted* mini-split system which doesn't require the unsightly wall units. The system is a bit complex, but Air Flow did a great job. Before agreeing to the setup, I visited three other co-ops to understand the installation. All were incredible. In our apartment, you barely notice the grills. This was a complicated system so our pricing won't likely help you much, but I highly recommend Air Flow was amazing. You can't appreciate the complexity of the hidden duct work unless you see it.

Thanks for the info...I think my installation is a simple one, comparatively...the hard part seems to be getting someone who will show up

2 more people didn't show up ?????

Great thread. After researching, I came up with mini split AC solution since the gutted loft I purchased has an interior bedroom, and this technology seems to make the most sense. Even for the rooms with windows, this will look so much better and be more efficient than window units. I'm looking at the LG since the art cool series indoor units look they best aesthetically from others I have seen.

Yeah, it's a shame that the industry doesn't do more to deuglify the indoor units. Greige.

Liz - it's prime season for hvac contractors since it is frequently the same people that install them that also maintain them. Your job doesn't seem like a very big job and so, while money is money, they're going to be working their big contracts and jobs first.

Two guys showed up today...one didn't really look around at what the Jon entailed...quoted $4500 not including electric...still not sure it's worth it...maybe just get someone to cut thru an existing vent and stick a window ac in top fl greenhouse bedroom

earo, what brand did you end up going with for the condenser and indoor units. Is Air Flow Mechanical Services a certified installer of any brand?

I live in a 5th floor condo in Manhattan, and I think will have the same issues regarding location and installation of the outdoor unit,as the building will not allow anything to be hung off the wall (even though they allow a 120lb through the window AC unit to be hung out there!). So I am interested in how they installed the unit within the apartment.

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