Installing Mini Splits Air Conditioner's

[Frank Agyeman-Duah]

My 3 bed basement unit is almost ready for STR. However, there's no AC and heat there and I have already purchased min splits air conditioners and an electrician has also laid the lines for me. It's been difficult to get an HVAC technician to install the mini splits for me. The only HVAC guy I got was charging sky rocketing prices. My property is located in Douglasville GA and will need suggestions to get the mini splits installed. Thanks

[Lewis Vine]

@Frank Agyeman-Duah I used to work in HVAC. Mini splits are notorious for leaking at the joints if not properly installed. Now it should cost an arm and a leg, but I wouldn't necessarily go for Joe blow, "I'll do it for $200" either, or you'll be getting a call in about four months because all the refrigerant has run out your lines.

Is it one outdoor unit and 2-3 heads? I'd expect to pay $1000 - $1500 to get them installed.

He'll need to set the heads, run the lines, hook up the lines, ensure a vacuum, pressure test, and release refrigerant, perhaps even adding some.

The contractor knows he's not making a ton of money, and even though his margins aren't there because you're supplying the units, he needs to factor in you calling him and expecting warranty service if something runs afoul.