Replace Your Old HVAC System With THIS! (DIY Heat Pump Install)

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Our first ever attempt to install central heating & air // A huge thanks to MRCOOL for sponsoring this video! Central Ducted Hyper Heat DC Inverter Heat Pump System: mrcool.com/central-ducted/
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00:00 Pulleys and ladders
03:44 Intake venting
05:44 Ductwork and registers
09:06 Line sets and skid steers
15:45 Condensate drain

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@AmbitionStrikes 10 ай бұрын

❄MRCOOL Central Ducted Hyper Heat: mrcool.com/central-ducted/

@Platypus_Warrior 10 ай бұрын

15:35, I would also insulate these brass plugs for efficiency and to prevent condensation. Good job it seems

@buckmanriver 10 ай бұрын

Good job with the installation and brand deal with this company!

@philipboy88 10 ай бұрын

You can use the condensate water for your home, it works the same as the water generator, your only missing the uv lamp

@dellmerlin6328 10 ай бұрын

If MRCOOL made a DIY atmospheric water generator your water issues would be solved and you would have a most watched video. Maybe Riley could repurpose the bedroom MRCOOL to make water.

@ambersmith6517 10 ай бұрын

Hey thought next video would be about water source If some thing fell through why not take 5 or 10 min and see how other places around the world drill wells NO NO NO not just soft no rock or like that pvc pipe sand drilling People have been drilling wells up to and over 500 feet with a rope wood pole and a home made drilling bit since at least the thirteen hundreds You Guys take on crazy Giant imposable to most road building both of you can fab things from scratch blessed with awesome tools to do so But you cant make a small balance beam rocker with simple type easy to make winch simple percussion drill bit Then hook the rocker arm to a lawn mover motor then run through pulley on pig poles? My old buddy drilled wells all his life with a percussion drill rig You have to baby set it and it could take a week of 10 hour days if deep and all rock You mostly set in shade drinking beer shooting the shit or falling asleep when you pass short learning curve IT IS JUST PICKING SOMETHING HEAVY WITH HARDENED STEEL POINTS UP AND DROPPING IT TILL YOU SEE IT IN YOUR SLEEP LOL When you hit water good you will have to run a very simple home made bailer down the hole to clean it out and test gallon per min Guys I know this sounds simple because it is lol I would laugh my ass off if you lost the rope or cable down the hole and have to spend half the day fishing it out So if you guy drill it your self with a small home made rig fake your old man goofing off and having to go fishing ! You have subs to entertain LOL I dont know you guys from adam but there is a dad with wisdom and maybe a touch of money and tons of loving his kid in back ground some where You guys are to young to do what you do with out at least wisdom being sheared from some where!!!! Love your videos drill you own well it will entertain and help others WIN WIN WIN!

@fredkeulen4249 7 ай бұрын

I am 76 years young and have been enjoying most of your many project adventures now. I am delighted with your ingenuity, skills, talents and their applications. But, most of all, I am so happy about the care , love, cooperation and respect you show for each other. God bless all of you!

@uncivilizedengr4873 10 ай бұрын

letting sponsors fund your projects is very smart. must be nice!

@johnbray3169 10 ай бұрын

Hey, love the install!! A small observation: as a father of five, yes five, if you teach Oliver to sleep went quite, he will become a very light sleeper. Whereas, if you just go about your daily lives making normal amounts of noise, he will be a better sleeper all around, especially if you go travelling with him to new environments. Hope this helps out. 👍🏼👍🏼

@ORSkie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, this! 💯%

@bmg7656 9 ай бұрын

Agree! We never changed a thing and the kids slept and still sleep so well.

@katherinekelly5380 8 ай бұрын

My sibling all turned on radios in the babies room and turned up the tv after putting the kids down and they turned out to be great sleepers

@matthewcanavan8275 10 ай бұрын

I like the videos where Courtney can help

@oldtruckswork8989 10 ай бұрын

Glad to see you doing it yourself. A few suggestions if I may from someone in the industry. 1. Ductboard is great... until it's not. Your indoor unit will develop an inch of static or more. As it's in the hot attic, the tape will delaminate and the ductboard will blow apart. You must inspect it regularly. Make sure you are using the correct foil tape. Regular duct tape won't last a year no matter what it's called. We often use clips on the seams. 2. Install a second zip tie on the flex duct. It's remarkable just how often those ties fail. You are also not using a zip tie gun, so they are not nearly as tight as they otherwise would be. Then take a third tie, roll the outer face over the insulation and lightly zip it down. Makes for a clean installation and critters have a harder time entering it. 3. Those mechanical fittings always leak. Do yourself a favor and buy a refrigerator sniffer and test the fittings to make sure they aren't leaking. You may be able to buy the precharged unit yourself, but you can't buy replacement refrigerant without a license. Check for leaks when changing the filter. 4. During very cold weather, the unit is less efficient at heating. It will struggle. That is normal. It will also not heat the house well and will run constantly. In very cold weather, you need a backup source of heat. As this unit doesn't have backup strip heat, you still need that wood stove. 5. Icing of the outdoor unit in heating mode is normal. Icing of the indoor unit in cooling is not. 6. The lack of a trap on the overflow will allow unfiltered air from the attic into the air handler depending upon how the unit is configured. That little wavy trap you installed has very little static pressure capability. You should install a proper trap. 7. Do yourself a favor and install a water bug alarm in the drip pan.

@greggv8 10 ай бұрын

These inverter driven compressor systems don't struggle to heat at low temperatures. They have 100% heating capability down to -5F and 78% at -22F. I put an 18K BTU 220V MrCool mini split in to replace a 12K BTU 110V window AC. My electric bill is lower than last summer and my home has been much more comfortable. I don;t know yet whether I'll use the gas furnace this winter or the MrCool. What would be nice is a thermostat that can coordinate the heat functions of the heat pump and the furnace.

@fgambaro 10 ай бұрын

i came to say this, the only real issue i see, is the return in a bathroom. other than that not bad. @@greggv8

@ronniebiggers2147 10 ай бұрын

I second that. The problem I see with the return. Your bathroom smell will be distributed throughout the house. Everybody will get to experience your number 2. Lol

@evil17 10 ай бұрын

@@fgambaroAgree. I think if the return plenum was just outside the bathroom with a small, maybe 4”-6”hose going to bathroom ceiling area for a bit of return ventilation & remove a bit of steam etc, might be a bit better, pretty good tho

@forthrightnight 9 ай бұрын

The gift that keeps on giving.@@ronniebiggers2147

@BobHannent 10 ай бұрын

Don't be quiet with babies!!! It was advice from my parents and it's worked so well. Do vacuuming, make noise, do everything while they sleep, they'll be more resilient and you'll have more time.

@axolotl5 10 ай бұрын

Loved the line... "why does this stuff always happen to Riley"! You guys are the best!!

@stormmountain2521 10 ай бұрын

I am very impressed with you too. This comment is for Courtney. You're doing a great service for the. young ladies. to learn and do at showing them that they can do this also.. You're teaching a younger generation. that you can do it..

@user-ji7qb6ek7h 10 ай бұрын

You are so blessed to have a beautiful wife who is so able bodied to help you, I know because I am also lucky. My wife gets all in to projects, some of them by herself!!!

@stancloyd 10 ай бұрын

Scary lift. Consider auxiliary belayment in future lifts. Step ladder used...equally scary. A straight ladder sticking through the access hatch and tied off highly recommended. Youth and strength admired. Please don't let the luck run out.

@noproblem2big337 10 ай бұрын

As a refrigeration mechanic i couldn't have done this aircon installation any better...and never underestimate the lifting power of a multiple pulleys system👌

@savage101. 7 ай бұрын

Block and tackle

@davecisneros5285 4 ай бұрын

As a former pest tech I recommend wrapping the end of your condensate drain tubes with some mesh screen. When it's driest is also when that AC will be a running stream for wasps and roaches.

@markmitchell457 10 ай бұрын

You have a talent for attracting the best sponsors. Mr. Cool has certainly provided you with high quality, easy to install, well designed HVAC units. I see one in my future. The production quality of your videos improves constantly. Thanks for all the hard work you do to provide quality entertainment for those of us who love the off grid life. Good stuff!

@jeremykindle9982 10 ай бұрын

Everyone needs a Courtney in there life. Lucky man Riley.

@user-yd7th2uf7z 10 ай бұрын

Great job. Oliver doesn't know yet how lucky he is to have you two as parents.

@AC-pr9vr 10 ай бұрын

"Mom, maybe stop watching" 😂😂😂😂😂

@leonardhuffman2644 10 ай бұрын

I have two Mr. Cool mini-split units and one failed last week at 5-1/2 years. Based on the lack of response from Mr. Cool in past years, I decided to rip it out and replace it with a main line brand as the warranty problems must be verified by a licensed HVAC technician anyway. Many HVAC contractors will not touch DIY installations. The fixed length DIY line sets really limit the condenser placement and the suction line is actually braided steel rubber hose with copper ends. I'm going with real copper lines and the flexibility of placing the condenser appropriately. No doubt, Mr. Cool is a hot seller and just about every major KZfaqr has a few free ones.

@jasonoconnor505 10 ай бұрын

Man's gonna do what a man's gotta do, good going Riley nice job!

@FrugalBuilding 10 ай бұрын

Maybe you already thought of it but you might want to capture the condensate for auxiliary free water. When we installed our first central air split system I put a 5 gal bucket at the condensate outlet and it would fill up every single day. So I exchanged the 5 gal bucket for a 55 gal drum and used the collected water for irrigating our garden. It was very expensive water to make, so I did not want it to go to waste.

@Rickmakes 10 ай бұрын

Something to consider... Generally speaking, it isn't recommended to use AC condensate for things related to human consumption since it can contain heavy metals. Might be good for a flower garden but probably best to avoid using it in a vegetable garden.

@fredericrike5974 10 ай бұрын

@@Rickmakes Also the pollen and other airbornes add algae and other yuckiness to real nasty stuff to the water- flower garden is the ticket!

@xNYCMarc 7 ай бұрын

They already have a dedicated machine that makes water out of condensate in the air. I guess you're not a regular watcher of their channel. At 14:00 - 14:04 you can see the machine in the background. That big white machine on the ground is the water-maker.

@FrugalBuilding 7 ай бұрын

@@xNYCMarc I AM a regular watcher and also I am aware of their "machine" to make water. I also know that they were not pleased with how it worked (watch the follow-up episode) and had to find another alternative for getting water. I was simply offering them an alternative that I found, that may be useful for their needs, as well as the needs for anyone else who might watch their channel. Admittedly this method may not work for everyone as I live in the south where it is quite humid in the summertime and there is lots of moisture in the air to make water out of.

@xNYCMarc 7 ай бұрын

@@FrugalBuilding So, you're aware that they have a machine that was purpose built to take condensate out of the air for water and it DIDN'T WORK, yet you suggested that they collect condensate? Um, okay.

@medliningmachineworks8290 10 ай бұрын

From personal experience, I would take a small piece of window screen and form it over the drain pan drain because you’ve already had rodents and insects in the attic and wasps and mud Dobbers love to use that open hole to make a home and then it doesn’t drain water and I’m sure you get the point a piece of screen screwed down to prevent them from getting to it helps

@evil17 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if u could use a small piece of a pool chlorine tablet occasionally in the condensate overflow tray to stove off rodents & pests if water did ever happen to flow into it, the water would activate the pool chlorine, sterilise the water to reduce algae buildup & keep unwanted pests away & from drinking or using it.

@user-np6ug3hx1m 10 ай бұрын

120° in that attic and you guys didn’t break a sweat.Watching your videos for a few years. Love you guys. I just figured out how to set up the comments.

@moreybandel5560 10 ай бұрын

I gotta hand it to Riley... He's very creative in making things work! Necessity is definitely the mother of all creation! Just glad it was only a fly that got him hurt and not falling off the ladder! Anyway... A great video! Thanks guys!

@DeanJohnson67 10 ай бұрын

this video came at the perfect time! My centrail air unit died after only 20 years (lol) which was also heat! I only need to worry about 900sqft so I am totally going to check this out to see the specs!

@Deltakitty32780 Ай бұрын

You know what I like about you guys there’s no matter what kind of day you guys are having you always are smiling😊😅😊

@donalddodson7365 10 ай бұрын

Definitely a "SAVE" episode. Great job, as always. (Who knew the totes had compressor-rated frames?)😂

@markadams8857 10 ай бұрын

if he had secured the pallet to top of tote that could have been a work platform.

@danielharsh7698 10 ай бұрын

I love watching you two working together.

@bryanlonger8646 10 ай бұрын

Go riley....thanks for backing up Mr reckless....your the best boss ever....

@bobhale8325 8 ай бұрын

You two are an amazing team. My wife and I are both impressed with how you work together.

@GirdHerd 10 ай бұрын

You're absolutely correct, Riley. Too many HVAC installers undersize the return air register and duct which starves the unit of fresh air. When it comes to the return air side, better to oversize than undersize.

@SI-lg2vp 10 ай бұрын

Mr Cool is the first choice for DIY HVAC systems. They have it down for easy install, and well designed equipment. I've installed 3 units and amazed with how little power they take to run, and how quiet they can be.

@KKCHEVY 10 ай бұрын

Mr cool keeps real hvac guys in business lol. Control boards always go out and the fittings leak.

@ORSkie 10 ай бұрын

@@KKCHEVY do you have an alternative brand suggestion?

@MrRiorust 10 ай бұрын

No one ever said you must "rough it", to live off grid. Once you have the water issue addressed and a hot tub installed, you will be living "Off grid with Amenities!"

@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 9 ай бұрын

Peak Riley!! IBC Lift!!! Brilliant! Well done you two!

@forthrightnight 9 ай бұрын

BC Rockies here. The skidsteer height solution brought back a memory from 40 years ago when working on a beehive burner at a mom and pop lumber mill in the Columbia valley when I was eighteen. The conveyer from the mill to the burner ran up at a 30ish degree angle and had come apart past the halfway point. Sooo the foreman puts TWO lifts of lumber on the forklift and wanted me to climb on top of the two lifts of wood and THEN be lifted to the max height of the forklift, ON UNEVEN GROUND! And then reach up further to manhandle the fix. I respectfully declined. So they got some other poor sap to do it. He lived. I was not fired nor reprimanded for the refusal to work. We didn't have cell phones then but it only takes a regular land line and one little finger to make one little call the WCB, workers compensation board, who is in charge of paying damaged workers.

@BigHeinen 8 ай бұрын

I really like Northern Idaho! I had customers in Athol, Sandpoint, Kootenai, Moyie Springs - among other small towns. One of the prettiest regions on earth! I'm retired now but have many fond memories of that area.

@spencerjhog4429 10 ай бұрын

Nice install. I suggest you wrap or foam the exposed metal on registers in the attic. The cold metal will cause moisture to condense and then ruin you sheetrock.

@brettallenthomas 10 ай бұрын

A BIG THANKS to Mr. Cool for keeping the whole family cool this summer...

@honorharrington4546 10 ай бұрын

Pro Tip for using a hole saw. Replace the drill bit in the hole saw with a section of drill rod with a rounded tip. Use a regular drill bit to drill the pilot hole. The smooth shank of the drioo rod will NOT enlarge the pilot hole and the hole saw will cut a cleaner hole, and you don't end up with a broken bit in the middle of your job. If the air flow out of your outlets is too much and restricting the registers makes them noisy you may be able toadjust the fan motor speed.

@DougPoulton 10 ай бұрын

Avoid surprises, a Blink camera in the attic and you can monitor the water tray without climbing into the attic. You can turn on and off the Blink with your cell phone and it's two AA lithium batteries will last a couple of years.

@user-vn6hi2bi3g 10 ай бұрын

I always install a moisture sensor in the emergency overflow drip pan below the air handler connected to a light or bell or blue tooth to my phone to alert that primary condensate pan has malfunctioned and get service preformed on unit before disaster strikes, it's low voltage and low cost insurancefor the piece of mind it provides as when (all A/C Air handlers will expirence a blockage sometime in their lifetime) drain becomes blocked all the water collected will make for a lot of damage this simple precaution can save you hundreds if not thousands of times the cost of installing preventing water damage to your home. Great job on the install. Ray Stormont

@tdmallet 7 ай бұрын

And Oliver is absolutely precious ❤️.

@brianr101010 10 ай бұрын

Put a little piece of screen over both ends of the pipe for the secondary drain pan and the end ( outside ) of the primary drain line so you don't get dirt dobbers clogging up the drains and flooding your attic. Just put a square of screen over the end of the pipe pull the edges of the screen down the sides of the pipe and secure in place with a sun resistant zip tie.

@davidward1259 10 ай бұрын

Great job on installing that unit! I'm sort of surprised that Riley has not made a metal frame with a platform and rails for the skid steer pallet forks so he can safely be lifted and work on higher projects like this one. A lot better than the old fashioned ladder.

@forthrightnight 9 ай бұрын

Great idea. And Riley is just the guy to do it. I imagine after every time he has to go up high he thinks, 'Well, that's the last time I have to get THAT high.' Nope.

@chrischase3015 9 ай бұрын

My wife and I so admire everything you do up there. We will be relocating to southern Idaho and our plan is to build a setup similar to yours. We plan to be 100% off the grid too. They are actually producing the solar system you guys have, complete with panels. We also plan to do a lot of greenhouse growing. However, at our age, we also want creature comforts too, such as a spa and a pool. We look forward to more episodes guys. You are an awesome unit. God Bless, Chris

@mariebennett5739 10 ай бұрын

Courtney and Riley you are an amazing couple all the best for your latest project I am sure Oliver will grow up just as amazing best wishes from Les and Marie down under New Zealand

@freddien7 10 ай бұрын

Yeeaahh the pulley worked!!, normaly "Reckless" does something wrong but hes growing up, Yeeaahh!!😁be an asset to the house now, good to see you Courtney being front and center, Love you guys, Love from UK x x

@jbarvideo12 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful Team install. Mr Cool heat/cool pump is beautifully engineered. I was impressed how you two break down the install into manageable steps. Well done! Oliver will soon learn a Lot from each of you.

@mikejarvis7701 10 ай бұрын

I use a 36.000 Mr. Cool and it has beena very good investment. It cools my whole house. I had a wall bracket in my garage that I didn't use for Mr Cool I put mine on a concrete pad. we don't get that much snow load here.

@ToIsleOfView 10 ай бұрын

You need to fix the condensate P-Trap. The one you installed is not deep enough. 2+2 inches is the correct size. Check your manual. This is very important for this unit because the blower pulls air through the cooling coil. If the trap is too shallow, the condensate will not drain while the blower is running. The blower will also pull air from the drain causing condensate splashing at the drain outlet. This can often cause water leaking at the sheet metal seam. Fix that and this is a superb video installation. Mr. Cool definitely got their money’s worth for advertising. They should pay you royalties for each view. That second drain opening is for a secondary drain pipe if the main condensate pipe stops draining. An optional float switch to shut off the thermostat wire for cooling is also part of most attic installation codes for the sub pan. The condensate line in attics can also drip condensation from the surface of the pipe, so it is often insulated to prevent condensation. I am very glad to see those special line-set valves installed. This makes it all possible and easy for DIY. Safety on leaders is a big deal but that tote stacking idea was an excellent idea & safer than working off a ladder.

@CaptainKseadog1 10 ай бұрын

Courtney & Riley, thank you for once again sharing your projects. I recently installed a heat pump in my home for heat, AC, and ventilation. It works so good and acts as a dehumidifier too. Well done guys. You rock!❤

@P8qzxnxfP85xZ2H3wDRV 10 ай бұрын

Next step would be the efficient use of water by splitting it into fresh water, grey water and black water. You could catch the condensate of the a/c units and add it to the grey water tank. Or maybe even add it to the fresh water tank with additional filtration. The grey water can be used to flush the toilet and for irrigation.

@billvandorn5332 10 ай бұрын

I'm kind of surprised you didn't do it at night time when it was cooler as that hundred degree Heat would cause me to be drenched with sweat stopping me from seeing. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face with your unit Integrity working together and accomplishing such a wonderful, absolutely Stellar piece of paradise! You'll want to periodically check the tape around the system to make sure the glue does not disintegrate causing leaks. There's a way to check for leakage but I don't remember how and I'm sure you can locate it on KZfaq to ensure you have 100% efficiency May all of you be abundantly blessed! BVD f/ NY

@fillg 10 ай бұрын

That's awesome that they're making whole house DIY units now. Good job Mr Cool! The one thing I think I'd add to your setup is a water leak detector/alarm in that pan so you know when there's a problem with the primary condensate drain and you can fix it before you develop a problem with the secondary drain and ruin your ceiling

@edwardweeden8837 10 ай бұрын

You guys are the ONLY diy channel that truly understands weight, force and leverage…WELL DONE (again).

@travisbohannontboogleplano6751 10 ай бұрын

Is there anything that you two can't do? Your skills are absolutely amazing! And Oliver is such a cutie. He's very lucky to have you two as parents as he will learn so much about how things work. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

@b.c8437 10 ай бұрын

What can I say? The man is a genius 😂 Riley that devious look on your face is priceless 😂😅😊

@Silky_boi 10 ай бұрын

I’m an HVAC installer been doing it for about 10 years now and got to give you both props as that’s a job well done for DIY install. A couple things I would have done differently simply from having the experience but overall I’m well impressed with your work. 👍🏻

@Sema4beach 10 ай бұрын

Would u have insulated the Roof?

@chipprice1174 10 ай бұрын

You two work so well together. Oh, and thanks to you, I will soon be getting my own Mr cool!

@theburtseoni 10 ай бұрын

Great job on the install Courtney and Riley! You two work so well together!

@robertbass5283 10 ай бұрын

I appolligize for saying VERY COOL, but it is ! I wished I had this option before putting a huge 3 ton unit, on our roof. And we only have a 1,000 Sq foot house. You guys did an excellent job and I think, you made a very good decision. I have been really impressed with all the people, I have watched on KZfaq, installing Mr Cool mini split units, this looks even better. I really want to know how it turns out. Thanx for sharing all this INFO, and as usual very good, interesting content using NEW products and new ways to figure out solutions to a building problem ! I have been watching your channel since early on and I really LOVE your work ethic and desire to live off grid, your way, congrats on accompliching that !

@JohnnyC10071959 10 ай бұрын

I love that little boy. So cute. I remember those days. Mr. Cool rocks. It is hard to understand why more cold air machine manufacturers don't get in the DIY business. We installed a mini-split in a shed where the condenser is just on the other side of the wall from the air andler (so super simple), using a Home Depot fake concrete pad. Took less than two hours.

@ronaldclark2624 10 ай бұрын

Yahoo, Cool Air is also good for sleeping. Oliver seems to be satisfied. Ron PTL USA

@HalsPals 10 ай бұрын

Don't forget to get a reusable filter that you can just hose off. I spent years and years with the inefficient one-use filters that were so expensive and inconvenient having to buy so often. So very happy with the reusable types and much, much cheaper in the long run. 💯

@denisebarney8092 10 ай бұрын

The more noise you make while Oliver is asleep the better…it will make him a better sleeper and teach him how to self sooth. I could vacuum outside my kids bedrooms, and they would sleep right through it. I could walk in their bedrooms to put things away, and they wouldn’t wake up… MAKE NOISE, live your life normally, get stuff done when he is asleep… You will be happy you did!!!

@rixtrix11 10 ай бұрын

Don't worry so much about waking Oliver up! Let him get used to noise and he'll sleep through anything when he's tired, and let you get stuff fine in a timely manner. It worked with.our 2 boys. Thanks for sharing!

@marshalltille7770 10 ай бұрын

Fully agree Rix. We played plenty of Rock music on a radio near my kid unit. House full of dogs too. Sleeps like a champ.

@bryancherry9253 10 ай бұрын

that is some very clever engineering for the pre-charged line. I appreciate you finding this product.

@davidsparrold8888 10 ай бұрын

Riley, don't worry about things happening to you like the fly, you're my kind of people.

@wandarodriguez7057 10 ай бұрын

Ollie is so adorable ❤

@davidjackman5773 10 ай бұрын

Another good job, guys. And a GREAT video explaining everything step by step. We have three mini-splits on various outbuildings, and we simply love them. You guys make this old man proud. Enjoy this "quiet" time with Mr. Ollie. As soon as he learns how to crawl.....it is game on!

@jamess1787 10 ай бұрын

Run the condensate lines into your water storage 🥳

@BradIXXI 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us along for the install. This is inspiring thinking I can do this myself. Thanks again!!!

@davidianero5528 10 ай бұрын

I am itchy just watching you guys. Great job.

@bradpogue3448 10 ай бұрын

Courtney when did you have the 2nd baby. When I seen Riley come out of the box. Riley still a kid at heart. That is a cool air conditioner unit and heater as well.

@Ericbjohnston5150 10 ай бұрын

Off topic. I used to play with a cat d6 vintage 1956. Always fixing parts or modification of stuff to use as parts. Pony motor, that was a fun thing to mess with every day.

@jcarney1987 10 ай бұрын

Any time you build sheet metal plenums, leave the cap off so you can squish them down to get in the attic. Also instead of using tube based sealants, I would suggest getting a gal of duct seal (duct butter, mastic, pookie, or what ever people want to call it). It paints on and works well. Also I would recommend putting a safety switch in the secondary drain to protect your ceiling, and leave the aux pan drain as a backup if all fails. Either way, you guys did it your selves and that is a great plus.

@katherinekelly5380 8 ай бұрын

When I lived in Portland, Or, all my registers were in the ceiling which is great for air conditioning as cold air falls but sucks for heating, cause it raises and it stayed up there. Despite running ceiling fans in every room the way they should be run in the winter to force the warm air down, for the 9 months of the year the heat was on, my feet and legs were always freezing 🥶 So if you already have radiant heat floor 👏👏👏👏👏👏 you are ahead of the curve on this one

@Peek-a-Lake 10 ай бұрын

Good Job ! This is our 2025 project :)

@bpfirehunt0192 10 ай бұрын

You guys are great teachers and are doing such a great job on the homestead

@paulws58 10 ай бұрын

The two of you are so intelligent and do wonderful work of all your projects. God bless.

@sherryschuman9299 10 ай бұрын

You two are amazing! God bless you all and your precious little baby boy.🥰🙏💒❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

@loucinci3922 10 ай бұрын

Nice install. Here in south Florida, I always see that second condensate hole with a 90 degree cup to hold a float switch. This will turn off the unit in the event of water blockage. Same in the pan too. Impressive C was able to muscle that AH up in the attic. Great teamwork!

@johnwilson8922 10 ай бұрын

Another cool project, no pun intended. Looks like a great install. You guys rock !!!

@amham48 10 ай бұрын

I just bought a window AC with an inverter compressor. Much quieter than "old" style and thank you for explaining how the compressor works, I wondered why it was so superior. My favorite "action" off grid/DIY channel!

@Jeff-jg7jh 10 ай бұрын

I got a tiny chunk of wood in the corner of my eye. We were camping and a friend used a little stick to carefully pluck it out. Sort of like surgery. Nice cool air for you place. Wonderful.

@norcoredneck 10 ай бұрын

“Cool” video. Thought we were gonna get a water update. Guess this will have to carry us through to next week.

@rdkevin7729 10 ай бұрын

I like how you guys are always doing interesting stuff. My favorite D.I.Y channel.😊

@MrSpock002 10 ай бұрын

Educated me well on a system I knew nothing about!! Well done guys - you are a credit to the youth of our nation (not too cheesy I hope)!!! I admire and respect you both - God Bless!!! Great vid as well. Am recommending you to our daughter as they want to homestead as well in the next 3-5 years!!!

@mikev9432 10 ай бұрын

Impressive job Riley as always you did it with ease and of course Courtney was there to help with a lovely smile the things you put in your house is amazing to watch and done very well. Thanks for sharing, baby Oliver is growing by the day and we'll taken care of by Courtney good care as always.

@ZakHesse 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been anticipating the scene with the fly in your eye.

@BFVgnr 10 ай бұрын

I just realized that Oliver has Riley's eyes and they also share a lot of facial features.

@soniclab-cnc 10 ай бұрын

My granddaughter lives with me and I got her a cute little unicorn tent when she was only about a year and a half... she’s 3 1/2 now and the tent is still set up. She loves having her own little chill zone.

@evil17 10 ай бұрын

Excellent job guy’s, ur true champions when it comes to pretty much anything you do. What a great setup you now have with all ur hard work, good onya’s.

@JEreturns 9 ай бұрын

Wow! you two make it look so easy. Nice job.

@mti2035 10 ай бұрын

Thanks have a great day

@nicholashorvath9812 10 ай бұрын

You two are just amazing.

@arthyland 10 ай бұрын

Pretty nifty unit Riley & Courtney , Great job!!!

@stanthomas142 10 ай бұрын

Exceptional planning and installation! Very impressive. I enjoyed watching it. Thanks and well done!

@wintron 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the honesty you two deliver to your viewers I really enjoy watching all of your adventures. Glad to see how this project came to fruition and would like to see an update on your choice and use of that no-flush toilet incineration you put in. Looking forward to enjoy more from your Northern Idahoan off grid lifestyle which is actually yet of my Southern Albertan locale. 👋🖖