Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

3
Posts
2
Votes
Brian Pekarek
2
Votes |
3
Posts

Changing to a ductless AC/Heating Unit

Brian Pekarek
Posted

Hi All,

I have a rental where the HVAC unit is really old. We believe it will kick in 1-2 years. The unit is on the roof with no access except by ladder. Internal parts of the HVAC are in the ceiling. So I am assuming they would need to rent a truck/crane to get the unit up on the roof, and then a special lifter to keep the unit in the air while they latch it in. It is only 740 Square-feet. 

We want to know if anybody has converted their system into a Ductless Split System

Has anybody done this personally? 

I think replacing the old unit will cost 10-12k because of the crappy setup.


Thanks!

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

62
Posts
34
Votes
Anthony Rodriguez
  • Specialist
  • St Petersburg, FL
34
Votes |
62
Posts
Anthony Rodriguez
  • Specialist
  • St Petersburg, FL
Replied

I'm currently looking at a house that has a ductless AC unit in the living room. My concern for this property is that the two bedrooms would not get enough air. I don't know if it would be cheaper to upgrade the unit, get a regular AC unit or just buy two more for the other bed rooms.  Changing to ductless may not be a bad idea. I'd look into a multi unit set up. 

I found this on a quick google search:https://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewproduct.cfm?prod...

My current rental is 750 sqft and we have an older unit. My unit is in the attic and a monster. I plan on leaving it there when it goes and relocating outside. My cousin is a roofing contractor and deals with taking AC units off of roofs and junking them for cash, so, I would keep that in mind when you start talking to contractors. 

AND AC companies will always tell you that your unit needs thousands of dollars in repairs but they will tell you that it is better to  just replace it. I had an AC company come out and want to charge me $15,000 for a new AC. $15,000 for a AC system for a 750 square foot house. 

Loading replies...