Best Ductless Mini Split Brand! - How to narrow down.

Рет қаралды 29,757

6 ай бұрын

In this video, Joshua Griffin goes through how there are so many different ductless mini-split brands, the differences between them, and how one seems to stand above the rest. He goes through how he narrows down each brand from the list, removing them when they don't meet certain expectations. After, removing all of these less adequate brands, you'll see how Josh narrows it down to Daikin.
For more information on Daikin ductless mini-splits, visit: daikincomfort.com/products/he...
For more information on New HVAC Guide, visit www.newhvacguide.com/overview
*Need Financing for your HVAC? Visit www.newhvacguide.com/financing
*Own a Service Biz and want to grow? Visit www.newhvacguide.com/mastermi...
*Our favorite products?
Favorite Thermostat click here: amzn.to/3wt3Vwh
Favorite Air Cleaner here: amzn.to/4bGkqGB
Favorite Air Filter here: amzn.to/3vpVbWl
Air Tester/Monitor here: amzn.to/3oJ3LvD
Dehumidifier here: amzn.to/3Q4woPp
Humidifier here: amzn.to/3ilZ9vq
Smart Vent here: amzn.to/3JDfGDX
HVAC Soft Start: amzn.to/3kMXlwT
HVAC Guide for Homeowners is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Amazon offers a small commission on products sold through their affiliate links. Each of your purchases via our Amazon affiliation links supports our cause at no additional cost to you.
Griffin Air and Joshua Griffin have partnered with Daikin on multiple projects. FTC requires disclosure of these relationships due to the compensation received.
#hvac #ductless #minisplit

Пікірлер: 75

@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj 4 ай бұрын

I recent installed four mini split units in our vacation rental home. I received three quotes from AC contractors. Unfortunately they were way over our budget. I am handy, being in the building trade for decades. The installation was quite easy. I hired our electrical contractor to do that part. I think I know more about my units now to handle the cleaning and any minor service. DIY is not for most people but for the handyman, it is easy.

@YankeeinSC1 Ай бұрын

So true especially with "specialty contractors". There is a great vid on YT of a 60 year old woman installing one of these units. Not going to say nothing to it, but this is the type of product engineering that helps us escape contractor abuse.

@HomeRapidRepair 6 ай бұрын

These are growing in popularity in my area. Especially for additions, lake houses, mother-in-law suites, bonus rooms above garages 🛠️

@piecebypiece5081 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I was literally shopping today!

@majorhavoc9693 20 күн бұрын

Literally vs figuratively shopping?

@brianchadwick9405 6 ай бұрын

Parts can be difficult on any brand. ( Yes on the minor line.) I think the refrigerant change is good.

@marennyalarcon9751 Ай бұрын

I got a senville doual zone and have been 3 years since i, but it. It hasn't failed me.

@brianchadwick9405 6 ай бұрын

I'm interested in your opinion.

@trident72 5 ай бұрын

Thoughts on Lennox?

@papabapyro 2 ай бұрын

I watched this to find out if there was a better unit, but I already have a Daiken and I'm very happy with it. I did the complete install myself, just had to buy about $200 worth of tools. That's OK because I was quoted $400 just to do the lineset and vac down. I'm planning to do at least two more installs so the tool cost doesn't mean much. Cheers

@chetmyers7041 Ай бұрын

Does Daikin give full warranty on a DIY install? Where can I buy a Daikin system to install myself?

@papabapyro Ай бұрын

I don't really know. Most stuff lasts as long as the warranty, so I don't worry about it. Got my equip. from a friend that has a HVAC Co. Saved a ton of money DYI. Sorry if this doesn't help.

@emile-a2394 24 күн бұрын

He keeps trying to say in most videos that Daikin is the best or amongst the best but that just isn't true. Top brands for mini splits are Japanese, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, those are the most efficient, most durable mini splits out there. I live in the tropics and near the beach all other brands get absolutely destroyed by the salt, they rust away, within less than 5 years of proper installation and maintance, yet the Japanese brands, they on average last a solid decade before giving any issues, they take alot longer to rust too. Lately we've been replacing some old 15-20 year old fujitsu units, rust got to them, electronics are all good though. This is beach front property and this units lasted that long without rusting to death. In the other hand all the Midea, Daikin, Gree, that we havw seen in that same area, that we have services ourselves, have rusted away in less than 5 years. They uust aren't built as well nor as tuff. We replaced the Fujitsu with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, so far Mitsubishi is proving themselves to be just as good as Fujitsu but slightly less expensive.

@patrickskelly7520 6 ай бұрын

Why make it so difficult in choosing a minisplit system. All that is needed is looking at what has been working best in all other countries. The United States is soo far behind using mini split systems. Years behind.

@NewHVACGuide 6 ай бұрын

Good point

@mikemitchell7505 2 ай бұрын

Why don’t you create a video and share that information.

@patrickskelly7520 2 ай бұрын

@@mikemitchell7505 that would be reinventing the wheel. There are sooooo many videos on mini split systems already.

@davearonow65 Ай бұрын

You realize this isn't a video trying to convince people (Americans) into why they should use a mini split, right? You realize this is a video comparing different minisplits? Right?

@nuglifeproductions5994 Ай бұрын

Well which one is the best, smarty pants

@AnalogueKid2112 6 ай бұрын

Mitsubishi with hyper heat is still king for cold climate heat pumps at least here in Ohio. Daikin seems promising but very few contractors sell them around me.

@NewHVACGuide 6 ай бұрын

Get your hands on a Daikin Aurora and you’ll change your mind. I did

@davidbleil9934 6 ай бұрын

Daikin large vrv systems have alot more issues then the city multi. Also there isn't an option that Daikin offers that Mitsubishi doesn't have

@michellelaclair 2 ай бұрын

where are you in ohio? I ask because I am moving there along route 70 between columbus and wheeling. wondering if a mitzubishi minisplit with hyper heat will take care of my heating needs without driving up my bill due to constant running.

@AnalogueKid2112 2 ай бұрын

@@michellelaclair Central Ohio near Columbus. One thing to know about any of these new cold climate units is they are designed to run almost all the time, but they ramp down if it’s not too cold. So even if you see it humming along on a 40 degree day, it’s only using a couple hundred watts compared to thousands when arctic temperatures hit. It saves energy compared to running full blast and shutting off dozens of times per day like older style heat pumps do.

@westernwildlifeadventures5966 6 ай бұрын

Im off grid and I’m looking into the EG4 solar mini’s any idea how they are?

@imnguyen6658 5 ай бұрын

Me too, but it's r410a

@jarodpierce307 Ай бұрын

r410a will be around for another 20 years easily.... about the service life for the system. I wouldn't put much worry in that. just my .o2 install a ton of systems still with 410 and still service equipment with r22@@imnguyen6658

@tonyc5907 18 күн бұрын

Have you heard of the aciq? It's a midea mini split

@ELCrisler 5 ай бұрын

Our local company is installing Carrier and I am really happy about that. This is a major brand, easy for the local company to to get service parts if needed. We got a full 10 year hardware warranty.

@NewHVACGuide 5 ай бұрын

Carrier’s ductless equipment is rebranded Toshiba.

@ELCrisler 5 ай бұрын

@@NewHVACGuide actually would it not be Toshiba is rebranded Carrier since Carrier bought the Toshiba HVCA division 🙂

@NewHVACGuide 5 ай бұрын

@ELCrisler very true. However, some would like to believe the acquisition meant Toshiba was acquired and then adopted Carriers products as their own. The truth is Carrier’s ductless and VRF stuff has been rebranded Toshiba for years. That doesn’t mean it’s bad. Just means it’s a Toshiba

@ELCrisler 5 ай бұрын

@@NewHVACGuide In the end it is all good. The units are crazy efficient from my limited experience and all but silent.

@patscanlon5022 2 ай бұрын

What about the Midea company - Custom comfort mini splits?

@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj Ай бұрын

Technology makes most all units great. Just check out their DIY customer service. Give them a call, ask questions of tech support

@orangebird-girl3148 3 ай бұрын

Hello, the company that came out is caring the Lennox, what do you think about that brand.

@NewHVACGuide 3 ай бұрын

I have friends that love Lennox!

@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj Ай бұрын

Sounds like you are going to have the contractor do the install, I am sure they will be fine as long as you happy and can live with the price.

@DaKidDizzy1 3 ай бұрын

Hello I’m in NYC and I’m ready for a mini split Unit. I called local contractor and he said he only works with & recommends TOSOT Exclusively with a 10-Year Warranty and an Installation price Starting at $1,500 Per Unit (Labor Included). I think i need a minimum of 5 Air Handlers. Is this a good brand and is that a reasonable price? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

@NewHVACGuide 3 ай бұрын

Definitely sounds like a good price. Never heard of the brand though

@paulductless1113 6 ай бұрын

Mitsubishi has a few things- One way ceiling cassette, plug and play wireless thermostat add in to any unit, and best efficiency in the small 1-1 units. Daikin’s quality is just as good, but product selection, and applications are limited.

@jaystell314 14 күн бұрын

My understanding is R32 coolant is flammable since it is propane and a few cases have already reared their ugly head in explosions.

@ThreeLAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Dam almost 7 minutes to get to the point of this video.

@NewHVACGuide 4 ай бұрын

Sorry pal

@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj Ай бұрын

There is a fast forward button if you cannot relax and enjoy. Waiting to see your fast paced videos. 😂

@Homesteadexodus777 Ай бұрын

Hahahah

@donmcc830 4 ай бұрын

do you work in 22407?

@NewHVACGuide 4 ай бұрын

No sorry

@thomasdonner2495 2 ай бұрын

HOLY 💩 - GET TO THE POINT!!

@YankeeinSC1 Ай бұрын

Most mini splits are being marketed as easy DIY projects for anyone that can climb a ladder a few steps and properly turn a screwdriver handle. At the typical price point, you could buy, install, use, wear out and then throw out, 5 of these units in the next 10 years, more affordably than you could involve even the cheapest chain smoking, yelling, arrogant, always late, excuse making, overcharging, neighborhood littering, dirt tracking, "licensed contractor".

@buddybroxton5326 3 ай бұрын

As a tech, I hate working on Daikins

@NewHVACGuide 3 ай бұрын

What brand do you like to work on?

@buddybroxton5326 3 ай бұрын

@@NewHVACGuide I have worked on daikin, LG mitsubishi and several others. The daikins I have serviced where a multi-head unit for a large building with a master controller, just could not stand the order of operations (for resets)

@archstanton9703 6 ай бұрын

Most are really much the same PRC-made and not made to last. The top-tier brands appear to be a different story though.

@imnguyen6658 5 ай бұрын

What are some top tier brands you suggest?

@archstanton9703 5 ай бұрын

@@imnguyen6658 Mitsubishi is supposed to be a high quality Japanese brand.

@imnguyen6658 5 ай бұрын

@@archstanton9703 Thanks. I hope their AC is more reliable than their cars. 😁

@archstanton9703 5 ай бұрын

Their televisions were top notch, so maybe that’s the case with their mini splits. I wouldn’t buy one of the cars. Good luck with whatever you choose.

@imnguyen6658 5 ай бұрын

@@archstanton9703 Absolutely! Their CRTs and projection TV were unrivaled.

@peckerpeter2078 22 күн бұрын

The one that is rust proof with best warranty… ductless

@user-kw1uu5ug4t Ай бұрын

Installation cost twice more than the actual system big rip offs by contractors

@peckerpeter2078 22 күн бұрын

Inflation and taxes, rent/ mortgage isn’t cheap

@richardbennington6289 Ай бұрын

Stopped watching after a minute. A 28 SEER mini split is WAY better than a 20 SEER. There is SO much labor and extra parts costs that the extra cost is negligible. It will pay back in savings in a few years. You can get 38 SEER, even, and HSPF2s up to 15 or more, while heating way below freezing. Why would you not do this? Way too much solar?

@NewHVACGuide Ай бұрын

I’m not following your comments. Daikin has the Atmosphera now that is 28+ SEER.

@chad77657 29 күн бұрын

@@NewHVACGuidehe said 22.