mini spilt heat pump decision...

8 years ago

We are trying to decide on a mini spilt heat pump for our 1000 sq foot condo. Assuming all things are equal with the installation of the heat pump (we have contacted only reputable companies with qualified technicians to install the heat pump) what heat pump would you favour? Our choices are: Diakin Series K 13500 BTU, Mitsubishi Mr. Slim 12000 BTU or Ameristar by Trane 12000 BTU. Curious to know peoples thoughts.

Pros of the Mitsubishi Mr. Slim is that it works down to -25 C temps (totally applicable for where I live), though it cost about $500 more than the others. Otherwise the 3 units seem more or less equal.

Also, what is a reasonable price to pay for service and maintenance of a heat pump?

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mike_home

8 years ago

Can you point to a document which states the Mitsubishi Mr. Slim works down to -25 C?

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HU-79125578884736107
Original Author
8 years ago
It's on their website http://www.mrslim.ca
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tigerdunes
8 years ago
Ameristar is low end...i will assume you have above average insulation qualities. I am not familiar with Daikin series but the extra BTUs are interesting. The Mitsubishi has been around quite a while. I also question the low temps claim, I wonder how many BTUs are produced?

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mike_home
8 years ago
It may be be producing heat at -25 C degrees it but it is going to be less than 12,000 BTU.
tigerdunes
8 years ago
for above poster, my opinion is BTUs produced would be next to nothing assuming system can actually operate normally at that low temp. Without some type of backup, it is likely you would freeze to death. Not kidding either...

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HU-79125578884736107
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Our insulation isn't anything super high tech, but seems sufficient. Should we stay away from the Ameristar? It's been quoted to us as a mid range unit, that is reliable and will work efficiently enough for our purposes.
tigerdunes
8 years ago
I would like to hear from others about the Ameristar brand both conventional and mini split heat pumps. I personally would not have either.

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